—what? This is not what he predicted. Obviously he's by far the inferior Magpie, let alone the inferior Akechi. But none of this is going to make him cry, and thank fuck after the fortnight he's had since—yeah, not thinking about her right now.

"Shit. You really need to clean your teeth." But he doesn't push Raven away, just rests a hand on his shoulder to keep him close and lets him cling. It's like there's a void inside him now.