[ Thank god. Attention diverted from his own misery and redirected toward two wildcards with a very unusual relationship, even if only temporarily. ]

Oh... I'm realizing just how much I haven't explained about our reality. To be honest, I never thought I'd have a reason to.

[ For as much as he missed Akira, he never let himself wish for his presence, even idly. Desires have real, tangible power here, and he would not be the one to drag his guiding light into a false reality. And so, without ever considering the threat of his appearance, so many things fell by the wayside. ]

What a role reversal. Would you like me to spin you a tale?