October... [ She mutters that bit to herself, although not imperceptibly so. It's likely he can hear it. It doesn't matter, she's just getting her thoughts together because...

Because that one detail is important. It explains so much. The gap in her memories, his advanced knowledge. She hasn't forgotten anything. She simply hasn't lived it yet. It's both comforting to know and incredibly scary to focus on, because it means that Akechi has some power over her. Even if he doesn't seem the type to use it for his own personal gain, Ann mislikes being in this position.

Then again, maybe the disparity in their points in the timeline (?? she has no idea how to even phrase this, it's so weird to her) is a key to unraveling the puzzle of this war.

She has to be careful, she knows... but if Joker chose Akechi as an ally...

She could trust that. Right? ]

Look, I'm... I'm from a bit early. July. So, the stuff you're talking about, I can't possibly have any idea because I haven't lived it yet.

[ Something in her stomach jumps, unsettled by the vulnerable stance she's taking. ]