Akito is far too fragile right now. It would do him no good speaking with Chauncey Long now. Besides, this man has a way of making everybody feel irritated towards him.
She protectively stood between the two.
"What do you want?"
Chauncey's gaze fell on Akito, "Is this what you want, Akito? You want this woman to continue protecting you?"
Her frown deepened when she hears Chauncey Long's words. There is something wrong with him. Why is he talking like this? He never spoke like this before. Rather, he's acting so strange. No, quite some time has passed since Chauncey started acting this way. What triggered it though? What made him drop his mask? Setsura did not have time to say a word, since Akitos subordinates emerged from the corner.
"Captain Akito, can we have a word?"
Akito glanced over at her, "I'll go for a bit. Stay here."
