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i love how akutagawa is atsushi's perfect foil, in a sense. and he never hesitates to make him see reason either, while being understanding of why atsushi hesitates when he does. it gives perspective to them both. because atsushi would regret it whether or not he saves people in the now or if he saves them through dostoevsky, but he would regret it too if he sat there with his hands tied. then, no one can be saved.

akutagawa's ability to focus on the bigger picture and force atsushi to do so as well is what makes them such a great duo. they help each other see different perspectives instead of getting tunnel visioned. the influence they both have on each other's character development is vv well written