Oh? Perhaps it would take a man from a different country, haha...!
[ It's all in friendly jest, of course; he knows very well his role as an Ace Detective is all but a fraud, and if even a true genius like Sherlock Holmes (or rather, Herlock Sholmes) couldn't catch Lupin, he doesn't think there is a lot he could do, even if he were on his track. Which he isn't, anyway. ]
But, I really am not planning to catch you. At this point in time, I'm far more interested in investigating our common enemy. Besides--
[ Here, he lowers his tone, about to relay some classified information: ]
At least in one previous occasion, I have sided with an outlaw for the sake of the greater good.
[ So, it's not really an admittance, because Akechi isn't sure he's ready to truly consider anyone a friend, but at least like this, he hopes to convey he's not an enemy, either. ]
no subject
[ It's all in friendly jest, of course; he knows very well his role as an Ace Detective is all but a fraud, and if even a true genius like Sherlock Holmes (or rather, Herlock Sholmes) couldn't catch Lupin, he doesn't think there is a lot he could do, even if he were on his track. Which he isn't, anyway. ]
But, I really am not planning to catch you. At this point in time, I'm far more interested in investigating our common enemy. Besides--
[ Here, he lowers his tone, about to relay some classified information: ]
At least in one previous occasion, I have sided with an outlaw for the sake of the greater good.
[ So, it's not really an admittance, because Akechi isn't sure he's ready to truly consider anyone a friend, but at least like this, he hopes to convey he's not an enemy, either. ]