[ It's as he's forcing himself to calm down enough to continue the conversation, he does notice that cold edge to Ardyn's tone. And that... Well, he's latching onto it as a reminder to genuinely calm down. Forcing himself to take deep breaths.

There's absolutely nothing he can do from here, beyond learn what he can. But, even now, they have a Fissure to focus on. He can't let himself dwell on everything these other people went through, and-- ]

Karma Akabane -- Jack... I want you to know I trust you entirely with my life. No matter what happens here, now, or even in the future... What do you say... partner?

[ Behind them, there's a materialized Akira Kurusu with a young, redheaded guy - clearly, the "Jack" in this scenario. The Akira next to Ardyn is tensing just a bit before turning to look at the pair.

Other him is shaking Karma's hand before this dream scene swirls and shifts, starting from Akira stabbing someone in the shoulder, and then jumping into him getting shot by that same woman. It ends with Akira and Jack doing a fusion attack that shoots said woman-- ]

Consider yourself assassinated.

[ --or so they thought, even if the dream doesn't continue into the real aftermath. But, Akira doesn't seem to be focused on the dream. In fact, he's turned back around and staring at the ground as he speaks. ]

... Sometimes even remembering the most important parts doesn't take away from the side effect of being a person with emotions.

[ He's looking right at Ardyn. ]

Letting yourself feel that anger, and remembering you have every right to be pissed off, is just as important.