[Tch. He's still too slow. He's sluggish, and he knows he's always going to be sluggish until he can graduate. He understands the need to prove himself, but it's agonizing. To see the power he might have one day, so close...
He waits to be released, but it doesn't happen. The pressure aches, more and more, threatening to case real harm. Akechi grits his teeth and scowls, but forces himself to make no noise except a strained exhale. The least he can do is retain his dignity in the face of death.
After all, it's a Black Court lesson. He's used to every moment being a near-brush with the end. He just has to keep pushing.]
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He waits to be released, but it doesn't happen. The pressure aches, more and more, threatening to case real harm. Akechi grits his teeth and scowls, but forces himself to make no noise except a strained exhale. The least he can do is retain his dignity in the face of death.
After all, it's a Black Court lesson. He's used to every moment being a near-brush with the end. He just has to keep pushing.]