[Was it for better or for worse that Akira doesn't know the extent of how this place changed Yusuke? Even his paintings look different, and they are probably the only thing keeping him sane around here. He didn't know how else to explain the mark they all have, it is a form of curse, in different forms, affecting people differently. And it certainly is a reminder that if he even thinks of 'slacking off', the mark will be there to "help" him find someone, in the worst, possible way.
And while he knew it would upset Akira, he didn't think he'd get angry like this. It's almost radiating off of him, enough that people are now deciding to avoid the table they are occupying.]
It's... not fine, I cannot lie. [It's pointless even. Why would he ever want to lie to Joker?] But I-
[His voice trails off when Akira takes his hand and traces the mark on his hand, eyes widening for a moment. He could feel his throat close up listening to the threats that Yusuke knows Akira would go through if he only had a target, if Yusuke just pointed at the person responsible.
When he finally swallows the lump in his throat and ignores the sting in his eyes, his fingers curl around Akira's, and he can't help himself but exhale shakily, wondering how he managed to get emotional so quickly. It seems that human decency and caring had slowly phased out of this place.]
I hope you take me with you that day.
[Because if Akira's here, it would mean he'd have to go through everything Yusuke already went through, and that cannot go unanswered, and Yusuke wants to- needs to be there.]
how the turns have tabled, why am I getting feels?
And while he knew it would upset Akira, he didn't think he'd get angry like this. It's almost radiating off of him, enough that people are now deciding to avoid the table they are occupying.]
It's... not fine, I cannot lie. [It's pointless even. Why would he ever want to lie to Joker?] But I-
[His voice trails off when Akira takes his hand and traces the mark on his hand, eyes widening for a moment. He could feel his throat close up listening to the threats that Yusuke knows Akira would go through if he only had a target, if Yusuke just pointed at the person responsible.
When he finally swallows the lump in his throat and ignores the sting in his eyes, his fingers curl around Akira's, and he can't help himself but exhale shakily, wondering how he managed to get emotional so quickly. It seems that human decency and caring had slowly phased out of this place.]
I hope you take me with you that day.
[Because if Akira's here, it would mean he'd have to go through everything Yusuke already went through, and that cannot go unanswered, and Yusuke wants to- needs to be there.]