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[Minato is not so dense as to not realize there's some tension here, and he's not actually sure where it's coming from. Is there something there? Akira didn't seem like the sort of person to him who would react without reason like that, especially not that dramatically.

That he reacted that way to Akechi with a gun...

... Minato helps pull Akechi up to his feet, looking between them with a quietly concerned expression.]

Has this quest been bothering you, then...? You shouldn't push yourself.

[ Akechi can definitely tell Minato has picked up on something-- the guy has always been quite perceptive, it seems. And if he leaves this up for Akira to answer, it's going to get even worse. He was never a good liar.

Looks like it's on Akechi to try and clear the air some. ]

Given Kurusu-kun's experience with our legal system, perhaps he doesn't trust someone in law enforcement pointing a gun at one of his friends. [ That was aimed at Minato, and he turns to Akira before adding: ]

I can assure you there's nothing to worry about, though. Arisato-kun has shown trust in me.

[ A clear jab at Akira's obvious lack of faith, as evidenced by his earlier assault.

(Nobody said Akechi was that great at clearing the air, either.) ]

[Akira manages not to flinch, only looking over at Minato and nodding instead.]

I see. I'm sure he won't miss; I've seen his shooting for myself.

[Fairly recently, in fact... but for now, he backs up toward the trees, leaning against a trunk.]

I'm fine, anyway. Don't let me stop you.

[He's the picture of nonchalance over here, though he occasionally glances at Akechi, or more accurately, the ray gun.]

[... Look, being arrested for something wrongful is one thing, but if you want him to believe that that's enough to give Akira PTSD over guns being pointed at people, he's not sure he buys it.

But.

It's clearly none of his business.

So he shuts up and just nods quietly, though he offers Akira one more concerned look.]

... Are you sure you're going to be okay with watching, Akira-san?

[ As Akira moves away, Akechi produces another apple out of his jacket pocket - that one was probably meant to be his lunch - and offers it to Minato, as a vital part of their quest. ]

I'm certain he will be fine. Kurusu-kun is stronger than you might think, Arisato-kun.

[ And while this is supposed to be reassuring, it might also double as another jab at Akira's earlier antics, and a nod towards his physical strength, if not so much his mental resilience. ]

Although, if he's not fine with watching-- [ A pause, and he looks over to where Akira stands, perfectly plastic smile in place. ] --then I wonder if he would like to take your place instead.

[ He's perfectly aware Akira is a red, while the quest demands for a blue. ]

[Akira raises an eyebrow, wondering why that's what Akechi is offering. Why he would try to bait Akira into willingly putting himself in the path of Akechi's bullet.

But he just gives a shrug.]

I wouldn't mind. But I'm not a blue.

[Unless Minato is going to try to shoot him? Heh.

Anyway, he nods at Minato.]

I'm fine, but thanks.

[... Minato just sighs softly at that, taking the apple, and looking between the two of them once more.

Can you like....not be in a snit when someone is shooting at him...? Please? Thanks. He has endless amounts of patience, but this is one of those things that even he's kind of Concerned about.]

I'm not sure what's wrong between you two, but if you'd like to resolve it now instead of doing the quest, that's fine too. Don't let me get in your way.

There is nothing to be resolved.

[ Or rather, nothing that can be resolved in such a short amount of time, but Akechi doesn't have the disposition to explain it in such terms at the moment. He really was just trying to get a quest going, geez. ]

On my part, at least, I have no grudge to hold against Kurusu-kun. [ He glances over to Akira again before adding: ] I'm sure we can leave that aside as nothing more than... an overly enthusiastic bump of shoulders, correct?

[ The tackling down incident, that is. The other thing is... not as easy to drop, probably. ]

[Nothing to be resolved, huh? Akira tilts his head, but then nods in agreement.]

I apologize for bumping into you. It won't happen again.

[Now he's being all formal, even. Though, he does try to be polite, most of the time, though usually more with adults than people his age.

But then, Akechi is something of an authority figure, right? It's only fitting. There's definitely nothing else happening here.]

Go ahead.

[Well. Hearing Akira be that polite and formal, Minato's pretty sure he knows for a fact that something happened.

But.

What else can he do, really, but sigh softly to himself and nod. Okay, fine...

He turns to go move the same distance away that he was before, carefully placing the apple on top of his head.]

... There. I'm ready whenever.

[Even if now he's a lot more concerned with what's wrong between the two of them than over this quest at this point.]

[ Shh, it's okay, Minato, they're totally fine!! Or... they will be, eventually. But this is nothing to be worried about!!

Once Minato takes up position, and hoping there will be no more interruptions, Akechi raises his pistol to take aim, and pulls the trigger just a second later. As expected, he doesn't miss his mark, and the only thing that splatters over Minato's head is apple juice.

See? Nothing to worry about-- at least as far as his shooting skills go! ]

There. I believe this quest has been a success.

[ You know, to make up for all that communication failure and all. ]

[There are indeed no further interruptions; Akira watches quietly as the bullet hits the arrow, splattering apple all over Minato (which, admittedly, is a bit comical; he doesn't laugh, though).]

See? Akechi always hits his mark.

[And he never doubted that for an instant; only what Akechi's mark was.]

[Gross. Minato doesn't flinch when Akechi fires, and but he does scrunch his nose up a little at the apple guts everywhere. He goes to fetch the apple from where it landed, inspecting it idly (a perfect hole left behind in what remains of the apple), and nods.]

I had faith that he would.

[With the whole. Agreeing to be shot at thing. It kind of comes with the territory. And a thumbs up!]

Nice shot, Akechi-san.

[ Praise his marksmanship!! ]

Thank you, Arisato-kun. It truly means a lot, to know you placed such faith in me.

[ And while he's only looking at Minato as even sporting his usual pleasant smile as he says this, it's definitely another jab at Akira. But then immediately after that, Akechi does turn to him to add: ]

So, how about it, Kurusu-kun? Would you like to give this a try?

[ Does he mean the apple shooting or having faith in him? ]

[Akira raises an eyebrow, looking between them, before giving a shrug, hands in his pockets.]

We still don't know if my gun works.

[Especially against Minato, who now also thinks it's only a toy (which it is).

As for having faith in Akechi... he doesn't answer that. He would think letting him go ahead and shoot at Minato would be enough.]

[... Akechi are you volunteering him for more target practice.

Like.

Minato trusts Akira's aim too, but isn't that like. His choice.]

... Well, I guess it doesn't hurt to wait and see what the reward is either before we do the quest more. It might not be worth the effort.

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