[ He probably shouldn't be looking so surprised, since he's not supposed to know about the inner workings of the Velvet Room at all, but he just can't help it. As far as he recalls, the door has never denied him before-- and from the looks of it, it must never have happened to Akira before, either.
Is it this place's fault? Or is it something else...? ]
Do you think it could take someone else to open it? Someone with your same powers?
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So he takes a deep breath, and reaches out to grip the handle. Another breath, and...
Nothing.
Akira tugs at the door, then pushes to be sure, but it doesn't budge.]
...It won't open.
[Normally Caroline would have kicked him inside by now...]
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[ He probably shouldn't be looking so surprised, since he's not supposed to know about the inner workings of the Velvet Room at all, but he just can't help it. As far as he recalls, the door has never denied him before-- and from the looks of it, it must never have happened to Akira before, either.
Is it this place's fault? Or is it something else...? ]
Do you think it could take someone else to open it? Someone with your same powers?
[ Hmm. ]
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Is this Igor's doing? Or the town's?
He puts his hand to his chin in thought at Akechi's suggestion.]
You think Minato could open it?
[Minato is their only(-ish) other option right now, of course.]