[Prologue, Saturday: Eichi]

[doublecrows]

[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?

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[finethanks]

If you're less afraid, you may be less careful, as well. At the same time, you may be more in control.

So, in this, let's help one another out, shall we? I'll keep an eye on you, for your safety.

[doublecrows]

[a chuckle, and Akechi nods]

That is what a partnership is for. Then let's balance each other out as much as possible.