But he shakes his head quickly, smile flashing to life, uncanny for how obviously fake it is from this Akechi. "Oh, no! I'd rather not dwell."

As if dwelling has ever been something he had to think about. And then, of course, he opens his eyes again, and looks Ren in the face with that same sadness. He's so... cheerful. So unlike his own Ren, who's hopefully asleep in bed.

"Uh. Tell me about these animals you petted, instead. It looks as if they weren't exactly enthusiastic."