[Akechi draws up beside him on the crowded platform, because why the hell not. His eyes are dancing.]

Yes, it's been an interesting year all around, what with Medjed getting involved now. The influence of the Phantom Thieves knows no bounds. I truly underestimated them.

[Just like that, where Ren can see, he cups his hand over his mouth, as if in thought. And he kisses it on the back, sticking out the tip of his tongue to lick his palm.]