“…Right.” There was a clear scoff underlying that single word, accompanied with his disbelieving flat stare.
Talk. That was why Ken had gone there armed… But in spite of the discomfort that Akihiko felt around him shortly after, he never expressed any hatred toward his younger teammate for desiring Shinji’s demise. Whatever had taken place prior to Takaya’s arrival, Akihiko didn’t know. Had never pressed Ken to tell him either, even though he wanted to know exactly what happened. It wasn’t necessary, since the official police report listed Shinji’s death as an accident, but the full story… would have given him more peace of mind.
Though he definitely felt relieved right now, to hear Shinji admit that he wasn’t taking the pills anymore. Especially if they were as dangerous as he was implying. For fuck’s sake, was Shinji even aware of the consequences before he had started taking them? It truly felt like he was willing himself to die, being so damn careless with his own life. And yet, he somehow had the balls to lecture him on his lifestyle, Akihiko griped inside his mind. At least he didn’t rush headfirst into situations to get himself killed – he always did that to help someone, and would continue doing so, as long as he was able to.
“Shinji.”
Akihiko took another step closer, though he made no move to touch him. His expression was alarmingly blank as he asked in a neutral tone, “Why did you keep taking those pills, if you knew they were going to kill you?”
But though you're still with me / I've been alone all along
Talk. That was why Ken had gone there armed… But in spite of the discomfort that Akihiko felt around him shortly after, he never expressed any hatred toward his younger teammate for desiring Shinji’s demise. Whatever had taken place prior to Takaya’s arrival, Akihiko didn’t know. Had never pressed Ken to tell him either, even though he wanted to know exactly what happened. It wasn’t necessary, since the official police report listed Shinji’s death as an accident, but the full story… would have given him more peace of mind.
Though he definitely felt relieved right now, to hear Shinji admit that he wasn’t taking the pills anymore. Especially if they were as dangerous as he was implying. For fuck’s sake, was Shinji even aware of the consequences before he had started taking them? It truly felt like he was willing himself to die, being so damn careless with his own life. And yet, he somehow had the balls to lecture him on his lifestyle, Akihiko griped inside his mind. At least he didn’t rush headfirst into situations to get himself killed – he always did that to help someone, and would continue doing so, as long as he was able to.
“Shinji.”
Akihiko took another step closer, though he made no move to touch him. His expression was alarmingly blank as he asked in a neutral tone, “Why did you keep taking those pills, if you knew they were going to kill you?”