[Now, Akechi has done a lot of risky and self-destructive things on his path towards vengeance. Some days, he still feels the sharp crackle in his mind that's left over from using Call of Chaos on himself. But planting a magic seed in his own skull? That's...]

You've certainly lived an interesting life.

[He says so carefully, hiding his own feelings. At least for a moment. Because as soon as Sherwood pulls out the age card, lording over Akechi, he narrows his eyes. Something hot and angry burns in him. It's not so hard to imagine Sherwood as one of the miserable older men fawning for Shido's attention, trying to impress Akechi by demeaning him. It makes his stomach turn.]

And yet you're here, just like the rest of us. Your magic couldn't save you.