[ Akira had been cold, Yusuke had been unreadable, and Morgana had been cagey. None of these reactions had been negative, exactly, but they also hadn't been positive. All three encounters left Akechi unsure of where he stood with any of them. Leave it to Makoto, then, to make sure there's no mystery. Akechi eyes widen at the threat, expression stunned... and perhaps a bit hurt, if he's being honest with himself, which he never is.

Well. He supposes that settles that. Either he'd misunderstood their exchange in Shido's Palace, or they'd been dishonest words spoken in the heat of the moment. Either way, there's no more uncertainty as to where he stands with them, and in a way it's a relief. Not much of one, but enough that he can chase his shocked expression away and replace it with an almost embarrassed smile just a moment later. ]

Well, we're in a crowded library, for one. I can't imagine you'll make a great impression on the locals by starting a fight here.

[ There's not a chance he can convince Makoto to not try to break every bone in his body, but while she may be terrifyingly violent she's also not an idiot. Appealing to logic is pretty much his only option. ]