"It has to be better than standing here and wondering."

But Akira's made his point - if the first aid kit doesn't help, then it's not likely anything will. So Akechi takes a seat at their kitchen table, gives Akira a chance to sit down as well, and then reaches out to take his wrist and get to work. Akechi's touch is surprisingly gentle, and while he's no expert he works with the confidence and skill of someone who's not really a stranger to this process.

"If it's from your dream it's more likely someone else will have to go fight it for you, actually."