[on the same level, archie feels the same way. it's partly why it scared him so much; the way of thinking was far too much like when he was in the midst of project azoth, only with none of the emotional motivation he'd had.]
It's worn off. That's the important thing. It's worn off.
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[ He cuts himself off, because there is a part of him that believes what he said. It wasn't fabricated whole cloth out of nothing. ]
I don't know. I certainly regret my words, and actions.
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It's worn off. That's the important thing. It's worn off.
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[ LIKE FILLING A POOL WITH THOUSANDS OF DUCKIES. ]
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[he sounds uneasy, but he doesn't want to bother akobi with his phobia of what, in hindsight, felt like another psychic attack.]
...Do you remember what they did to manipulate us like that?
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[ Those were the only things tying Akobi and Archie together that night. ]
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[he swears then sighs, a little... defeated.]
I felt... I felt like... like I needed you. From cards?
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[ He sighs too. ]
But it's over now. We can move on with our lives.
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[he doesn't sound so sure. the feeling isn't there anymore, but the memory of it has stuck with him.]
Sure. Stay safe, Akobi. See you at training tomorrow.
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You too, Archie. See you tomorrow.