[ Akechi almost rolls his eyes at the apology, though he's too focused on the word 'impossible'. Venturing into other worlds, summoning a physical manifestation of your own personality, and rewriting reality are also 'impossible', so he doesn't believe it for a second.

But while he can resist the urge to roll his eyes, he doesn't even try to stop himself from scoffing when Maruki starts going on about happiness. ]

You think I was opposed to your plan just to be contrary?

[ Akechi finally steps away from his position next to the wall, drawing closer to Maruki but stopping short of closing the gap. ]

If you're not interested in a fight, you should have listened to us the first time.