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The other moved, and Akio never took his eyes off of him. When he moved closer, Akio tensed for a fraction of a second, before the other was bowing in a mocking way. The action caused Akio to relax a little but not in the calming way. It was more in a way of realization that he was actually not as afraid of this man as he was simply in audience of a natural demon.

They were this way after all from what he had studied, ones to mock and play on such things. He felt his resolve strengthen a bit as at least he got a name. However, at the mention of being kidnapped, he felt a flicker of grim realization that he had indeed been right move across his mind for a moment.

The man stepped around him, and Akio remained where he was. Trying to keep the other in his sight would only reinforce if he was afraid or not. By not bothering to turn as the other moved to his side out of his main sight, he reinforced instead his own power in the situation. Then again such back and forth plays were as dangerous as they were beneficial.

He had been warned to be careful about never turning his back on a demon, they were not the kind to fight fairly, and would take advantage of every opportunity they could. This meant the demon could very well stab him in the back literally with his eyes not on him. He was also his prisoner, but then again, they needed him as the other seemed to be getting at.

He doubted they would be so foolish as to kill him. His heart sank at the mention of the other indeed being responsible for the attack. The other was picking at him and he knew it, confirming that they indeed needed him for leverage. When he made two hints at others being involved as well, Akio finally glanced in his direction.

He was giving away bold information freely…he was either highly confident, highly cocky, or both. Then again, wasn’t that demonic nature as well? He adverted his eyes once more, as the demon named Dorian began to once more speak about the attack. His mind taking in the information he was being given. The other was hitting at a spot that was still a fresh wound, one that would get to most who had a good heart.

Death…the death of those you called friends or comrades. He clenched his jaw for a moment, before closing his eyes and taking a breath. He had very well been aware of the dangers of being a samurai. They all did. Though it stung and his heart felt heavier at the words, he forced himself to remain composed for now.

“They fought valiantly, not with such trickery as what you needed to win” he says, opening his eyes as he spoke to the other, making a small comment back at him. It was partially to test the other as well, and in turn simply to push back with the other pushing him. When the other spoke of humanity falling, Akio turned his head a bit to look at him.

“Humanity is not forever…life comes and goes with its place in history” he said, “as will demons in the end as well…you are not absolute.” He caught his eyes once more, “but do not think you have won already…even though man might not have such ready power as the demons or celestials, you cannot count us out just yet…doing so would be foolish indeed.”

He kept his gaze on the other, “man has more potential and power than either side believes.” Man had grown through time, been through many strife and come through. He had faith that the samurai were not as fully gone as this man believed, as well as in their future as well. He was not going to break so easily to mere words and ideals. The future could always be changed.