[. . . what follows next is a very long story, and it's one Akira feels they should have somewhere other than standing surrounded by a box full of weird Halloween costumes. a deep breath in, a slow breath out, and Akira responds, deceptively light--]
You keep asking me all of these questions and you haven't even greeted me with a "hey, how have you been," you know?
[IT'S NOT A SERIOUS JIBE. . . a remark that's meant to lighten the mood, to add a bit of levity to the otherwise solemn air. and Akira delivers it as he finally moves, taking a casual step towards the general store entrance, fully expecting (wanting) Akechi to follow]
understandable!! sometimes life is busy and apping cannot happen, sobs
[. . . what follows next is a very long story, and it's one Akira feels they should have somewhere other than standing surrounded by a box full of weird Halloween costumes. a deep breath in, a slow breath out, and Akira responds, deceptively light--]
You keep asking me all of these questions and you haven't even greeted me with a "hey, how have you been," you know?
[IT'S NOT A SERIOUS JIBE. . . a remark that's meant to lighten the mood, to add a bit of levity to the otherwise solemn air. and Akira delivers it as he finally moves, taking a casual step towards the general store entrance, fully expecting (wanting) Akechi to follow]