( he had been hoping, somehow, that ann would come back. maybe even ryuji, or morgana— anyone but... akechi.
under the cover of shadow, joker watched the scene play out before him. he had his pistol in hand, standing by as he saw the elementals make their moves on him. as he sees the detective take a dive... it prompts him to lift the barrel of his gun upwards— training it on akechi, following his movements, finger ready on the trigger.

he could pay him back for the gift he'd received that day in the interrogation room. end it all right here, have his revenge...

blam!
at the last second, he had changed his aim, shooting at the head of the earth elemental that had just struck the detective prince. without a moment to lose, he hid himself again, weaving in and out behind the pillars of the surrounding area.

he had no intention of being caught here.
and from that cover of darkness, his retreating voice sounds— )

Unless you plan on taking them all down by yourself, finding shelter is probably more advisable than a gymnastics routine! ( you know, 'cause of that near-tumble, akechi? )