Dazai’s mentorship left a stain upon Akutagawas perception of power, and his manner of treating subordinates.

Though there wasn’t the same consistent brutality, abuse wasn’t outruled.

Commonly was it you’d face the brunt of his aggression, in the form of displeased words and snippy tones.

More scarce, though existent, came physical retaliation.

“…Not close enough. Try again,” Akutagawa insisted, actually, more like commanded you to do it again.

You two were testing your ability, and he was his typical stoic self. He wanted to bring out your abilities true form and he knew it would be difficult to do to begin with.

Akutagawa wanted to try and help you, even in his own 'do it or i’ll kill you' loving way..