[ In return, he may get the sense of a pleasant thrum in return from Akechi, a touch of kinship he's hardly ever felt with anyone else. Joker may have accepted him for who he is, but even he couldn't relate to Akechi on this level, couldn't hear the call of chaos as keenly as he did. ]

In that case, I look forward to seeing what else you can do for our cause.

[ There's one small caveat, though, something else he picked up over Communion: ]

That said, remember you have agency to act on your own. As much as I'm sure veterans would appreciate your loyalty, taking the initiative on crucial moments is just as important. This new world we seek... it would mean little to me if any of our own would be thought of as little more than a tool.

[ Just like he was. ]