[ The funny thing was that she'd heard it too; the sounds of both of their voices were just enough she could make out who they were with ease. That was...!

Futaba immediately perked up from her near drowsy state, noting the way Akira's grip on her had tightened along with his steps picking up and it was clear he'd heard those voices just as clearly as she had. If he had tried to leave her behind, that would have been quite the conversation as it was, but for the moment was relieved he'd decided to bring her along despite what was sure to be a chaotic situation.

Not that she'd realized just how right she was, coming across this scene and it was just... there were almost no words for it. The way Shido was cowering like that, it wasn't the same smug bastard who'd not given a damn about others, so it could only mean it really was him. The one from when they'd changed his heart. She doesn't even really question it when Akira sets her down, nodding and turning her gaze to Akechi. ]

Got it! You can count on me.

[ Akechi clearly wasn't thinking clearly and she couldn't honestly blame him, and what with Loki summoned like that? This situation was REALLY bad. Futaba knew she wasn't strong enough to stop him, so immediately her mind was made up on a course of action. Playing off a gamble she hoped would work out.

Which came down to her moving behind Akechi, arms wrapping tight around his middle as she pressed her forehead against his back. ]

He's right! I... I hate him just as much as you do for the unforgivable things he's done and what he's made YOU do. Please just... stop. Don't give into all of that and kill someone who can't even fight back.

[ Going to really hope this is working, her breath exhaling in a soft shudder as she closed her eyes. ]

Please. Don't do this.