[Prologue, Friday: Monika]

[he isn't really looking for anyone when the hullabaloo surrounding the very first murder calms down, but Akechi is easy to find nevertheless. he's in the kitchen, seated at the counter, with a fresh cup of coffee cradled between gloved fingers. he blows on same, eyes distant]

[COME BOTHER A DETECTIVE]

[Prologue, Saturday: Rapunzel]

[sup Rapunzel, Akechi is here to be judged by your chameleon again]

And how are you faring, Rapunzel-san?

[Prologue, Saturday: Cardia]

[well, someone is going to be seeking Cardia out, once the trial comes to an end]

Miss Cardia? May we speak for a moment?

[Prologue, Saturday: Belph]

[AND, AS PROMISED. . .]

You wished to speak about my impressions of this manor and the other captives, yes?

[Prologue, Saturday: Veronica]

Sawyer, yes?

[he's too polite to use first names, oops]

It seems that nine hours was enough time after all.

[Prologue, Saturday: Eichi]

[sometime late evening, long after the day has come to a close, Akechi returns to his shared. . . green. . . room with Eichi. he looks a bit somber, but he does manage to say with artificial cheer]

That was rather exciting, don't you think?

[Prologue, Saturday: Hikage]

[hi Hikage!! this evening Akechi can be found making post-trial coffee in the kitchen, if you happen to stumble across him in the process of same]

Oh, Hikage-san. Good evening.

Care for a drink?

[Prologue, Saturday: Ion (nicer)]

[Akechi doesn't know why he seeks Ion out when everything is said and done. he doesn't have a reason to, right? but nevertheless, his legs move on automatic, until he finds the green-haired pope wherever he may be this evening]

[he pauses, before he pulls up a smile, soft as the rest]

. . . hello, Ion-san.

How are you this evening?