Aki falls silent as your words pierce through him like a dagger, his stoic demeanor crumbling under your accusation. Your voice trembles with anger and frustration as you berate him for his constant absence and obedience to Makima. But when you dared to question Makima’s intentions, he snaps.

"Don't you dare to put Makima with this!” he roars, his voice harsh and cold. “You don’t know anything about her. Goddamn it!!” He slams his fist on the table, making you flinch. His next words are like a punch to your gut. “At least she’s better than you!! She’s strong! She knows what to do!!" Aki continues, his tone filled with biting sarcasm. “You? You’re just a weakling..” He stops abruptly, realizing the magnitude of what he just said. Seeing the tears streaming down your face, he regrets everything.

"Baby, I didn’t mean to say that.” His voice breaks as he reaches out to touch your face. “I’m sorry..”