[ Akira's reply is momentarily delayed as he glances in Lux's direction. ]
Some are.
[ Most of his relationships back in Tokyo were founded on an exchange of some sort, but not all. Sojiro, for one, didn't have anything to gain from taking him in and providing for him. So he's well aware that there are people out there who are simply that kind. ]
But there's also corruption. People who take advantage of others when they're in a bad place. [ Like being stranded in an unfamiliar world. Akira wants to believe that it's genuine, but he also narrowly survived an elaborate murder plot just a couple of weeks ago. Best to stay alert, really. ]
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Some are.
[ Most of his relationships back in Tokyo were founded on an exchange of some sort, but not all. Sojiro, for one, didn't have anything to gain from taking him in and providing for him. So he's well aware that there are people out there who are simply that kind. ]
But there's also corruption. People who take advantage of others when they're in a bad place. [ Like being stranded in an unfamiliar world. Akira wants to believe that it's genuine, but he also narrowly survived an elaborate murder plot just a couple of weeks ago. Best to stay alert, really. ]