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[Yusuke absolutely wouldn't consider anything for couples with Akechi, of all people, but then, he can't imagine him being intimate with him at all.

On the other hand, food. And he does still want to help Akechi.

Looking a little aggravated, he quickly takes Akechi's hand.]

[He can tell Yusuke's not pleased with the idea, and it has his own hand tense as Yusuke grabs it. But it's still...relieving, as he feels the Chroma flow from the point of contact and lift some of his fatigue. It doesn't do anything for what's caused by the lack of sleep, but...it's possible he maybe went a bit too long without touching anyone.]

From what I've gathered, Chroma is worth twice as much as Demichroma, so...it shouldn't take much to at least be able to buy a snack.

[Somehow the simple touch feels a lot nicer than it has any right to, even despite the tension, and Yusuke can feel his own chroma replenishing. So this was what people meant?

He goes from annoyed to a little flustered, grabbing Akechi's other hand in order to hold both.]

Y-you'll-- need more than that, surely.

W-well, I was...starting to run low to begin with...

[And it does feel nice. He already knew from shaking hands with Ren earlier that even a simple touch can feel remarkable when Chroma is involved, but it still makes his cheeks turn pink.]

You're sure you're alright with it?

Yes.

[He says it firmly, despite clearly being embarrassed. He does want to stand by the offer of a second chance, and that includes helping him.

And it does, irritatingly, feel very nice.]

It's still difficult to believe physical contact could be a source of money... I hope there are not those who would take advantage of it.

[The assurance has the tension easing out of his grip. His hands are an odd mixture of rough and soft, calloused fingers softened with lotion but still clearly those of someone who works with his hands.]

I'm...worried about that, myself. I've seen people leverage financial security to keep vulnerable partners trapped in toxic relationships before...but the way this works, it does seem like it would be easier to get out. Any other Moonblessed could help, even if they wouldn't be able to do anything in an economy more like the one we're familiar with.

[Yusuke's hands are slender and elegant, with the finesse of someone who can handle a delicate brush as well as a blade. He's interested in how he's able to get a good, honest look at Akechi when they're close like this -- artist's instinct, perhaps.]

That's true. The fact that moonlacing is an equal exchange makes it difficult for one party to hold power over the other.

[His Detective Prince mask is down, there's no point to it when he's talking to someone who already knows how fake it is. His concern looks genuine...though he's sure Yusuke already knows why such a topic might be one he feels strongly about.]

And even if one side was worried about long-term finances, they could at least use their savings to avoid being in such a desperate situation again while looking for a new partner. The fact that platonic contact like this is enough to generate some Chroma means that it wouldn't even need to be a romantic relationship...just someone else they'd trust to be touching them.

Yes. Thank you for trusting me, Akechi.

[He lets go of Akechi's hands, supposing there's diminishing returns for the same contact the longer it goes on. They'd need something more in order to get more chroma.]

That should be enough to tide us over for now, correct?

...The only thanks I need is for you to not make me regret it.

[Having someone he can trust is meaningful enough on its own.

Once Yusuke lets go of his hands, he lets one fall to his side and lifts the other to adjust his hair.]

I am feeling better now. Unless we go somewhere expensive, I'm pretty sure I have enough that buying some extra food won't hurt.

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