Again, Akechi is patient as the Matriarch explains her position. It's not as hostile as he was expecting, admittedly, but she's not exactly giving the impression that she's ready to leap into the Coven's arms. But that's fine, and Akechi nods.

"In the end I can only speak for myself." It feel important to establish that right out the fate. "Even so, it's my opinion that the Mirrorbound would be interested in, and benefit from, establishing a direct relationship with you and your people, without the Wilders or Coven serving as an intermediary." There's the barest pause before he adds: "Though I wouldn't expect something like that to happen overnight, of course."