[ Akechi is doing fairly well without that particular kind of annoying energy, thank you very much. And he actually does have a cover up for his prying: ]

I used to work as a detective, so it's something of an old habit. [ It was also part of his old disguise, one which he currently doesn't wear, his tone politely neutral but lacking in overacted pleasantries. ] Given our circumstances, however, I'd wager it's only wise to gather intel.

[ He can be rather ruthless in his pursuit of the truth -- and... also in anything else he gives attention to -- so for as long as Subaru is willing to indulge his questionnaire: ]

As for your travelling, may I ask if your constant moving was in any way related to the information we have been told in this place? The end of all worlds?