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[cognitivism]

Ah, then good luck in that.

[ He's not wrong though. ]

Then at least allow me to provide you information when you feel like they are hiding something from you. Things about the past, their work, or their skills -- I don't have much to hide.

You and I are both outsiders among the Phantom Thieves. [ He looks at his hands, the words escaping him before he was able to stop them. ] They may promise honesty, but there is always something to hide.

[beautiful_monster]

Are you sure that's not just because you're a murderer?

[...Look. Yuri only has so much tact, and he's used up a lot of it in this conversation already.]

What kind of stuff are you saying they'd hide anyway?

[cognitivism]

[ Deep breaths. Seriously Yuri? Seriously? He shoots him a glare before he turns from him. ]

They've been through a lot. I can't tell you what they'd hide but it's always a possibility. You can't be that short sighted.

[beautiful_monster]

[Yes, seriously. Akechi is earning some points with him for not snapping at him about the jab. It's a nice change from dealing with Adachi.]

Yeah, I get they've been through a lot. But if they don't tell me something, I think... [He frowns, unsure how to explain exactly what he's thinking in words. He might be hurt if the Thieves kept something from him, but he wouldn't begrudge them their secrets. He certainly had plenty of things he didn't like to talk about either.]

I guess I just think they'll tell me what's important when I need to know it.

[cognitivism]

I suppose the best advice I can give is to continue being there for them. Trust is a rather large thing with them.

I hope you keep it.

[ And hopes he can earn it. What was he going to do if he didn't? ]

[beautiful_monster]

Who the fuck wouldn't have a big thing with trust after everything people have put them through? I'm not going to do anything to fuck it up with them.

[Not if he could help it, anyway.]

[cognitivism]

Of course not.

[ He was terrible at this sort of thing. Why was he even trying? Why did he bother? He takes a deep breath. ]

I think we're done here, then.

[beautiful_monster]

Yeah, I guess.

[He shifts to pick up the cat so he can set her aside and...pauses, looking intently at Akechi for a few long beats.]

...Thanks for actually talking to me. And for that offer.

[cognitivism]

You're welcome, Yuri.

[ A small pause. ]

My door is always open. You can visit any time.

[beautiful_monster]

Maybe I will.

[Maybe just for Justine, if nothing else. He gives the cat one more fond scritch before setting her gently aside.]

You should come meet my Potya some time. She spent most of the sleepover hiding, so you might've missed her. [A pause.] And just ignore Viktor if he tries to give you trouble. He can't complain when he hangs out with Adachi all the fucking time.

[cognitivism]

Is Potya good with other cats? I could bring Justine sometime. She enjoys going on walks and is very social.

[beautiful_monster]

I know she doesn't mind them, but she's never really been around one for long before. I don't have a lot of chances to bring her around other cats since I'm always training or traveling at home.