[ Maruki leans against the counter across from him, elbows propped up and mug held just below his chin as he watches Adachi, careful and curious all at once. ]

Izanagi...

[ Another deity. And that's not why it's strong. It's strong because Adachi is strong. Even if they aren't from the same reality, they're in good company with one another, he thinks. ]

Can I ask you one more question, Adachi-kun? Then I promise that I'll let you decompress a bit. You've really been through the wringer...