Someone believing in him... Heh. Now, isn't that funny? Something that could have saved his life all those years ago, kept him from making so many irreversible mistakes.

A small ripple of disappointment pulses through the dream when Ren pulls back. Akechi tenses slightly, hoping Ren didn't notice.

Damn those shrubs, making him so open.

"I suppose there's no convincing you otherwise. You're hardly the sort to give up on others."