You'll forgive me for not just taking your word for it.
[Not that Akashi's really... done anything to warrant being blatantly distrusted, but it's not like Mercury's been given reason to offer trust readily, either. He's a hard sell.
... He also doesn't know exactly how much Akashi knows about her - specifically about her life after meeting Cinder, about the things they all did. But he's also not sure how to ask without giving away that there's a secret to be uncovered.]
Sorry to say, but just because she trusts you doesn't mean I do.
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[Not that Akashi's really... done anything to warrant being blatantly distrusted, but it's not like Mercury's been given reason to offer trust readily, either. He's a hard sell.
... He also doesn't know exactly how much Akashi knows about her - specifically about her life after meeting Cinder, about the things they all did. But he's also not sure how to ask without giving away that there's a secret to be uncovered.]
Sorry to say, but just because she trusts you doesn't mean I do.
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[ Akashi's stating what he feels. Mercury doesn't have to believe him, but Akashi has said his piece. ]
If you do intend to hurt me in the future, just make sure you have your facts straight.
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And if you do decide to "fornicate", try not to flash me that imagery.
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[ Especially Mercury??? Maybe in an alternate universe—wait]