oot and aboot

[Yusuke had been passing in a hurry; it hadn't escaped his notice that there are new arrivals, and so his main interest is in seeing how he can render his services to them. Which usually means putting in an appearance at the Colosseum to help fight off anything brought through the Door alongside them, but this time, also in directing them to provisions and help. The change in climate here is almost as threatening as whatever monsters put in an appearance, and it wouldn't do to save anyone, only for them to suffer from dehydration or heatstroke.

So he doesn't even spot Akechi until he's addressed, after which the artist all but jumps out of his skin, whirling around and backing up, eyes searching him to check he isn't armed.]

Akechi? [Yusuke utters the name in disbelief, far too wary of him to bother playing tour guide.] Why are you here?