[there's a pause at the doorway leading into the next car, a moment where Akira presses his back against the wall and tilts is head to the side, listening for the telltale sound of footsteps of a guard. it. . . maybe a delay tactic, because. . .]
. . . is now the time for that story?
[he has conflicted feelings on how honest he should be about his answer]
no subject
. . . is now the time for that story?
[he has conflicted feelings on how honest he should be about his answer]