[ Akira doesn't quite entertain the first part much aside from a small half-shrug. No matter what they say, it's difficult to pin either of them without the knowledge of the cognitive world. Either way, he is somewhat curious and amused over the fact that Goro is living each of his days... He rolls back the memories, playing them in his mind with the question of how Goro would react in that situation.

It's a bunch of kindness and warmth that the fallen detective doesn't quite deserve, but that's fine. With a raised brow, he takes a sizable sip of his coffee and lets the bitter taste hang before he speaks. ]

... Yes, she does.

[ But what she says shouldn't be undermined since it continues to ring true even now. Despite their switched backgrounds and stories, they are birds of a feather that flocked together. Whether Goro feels he's a part of their group or not isn't for him to assume, despite how palpable the similarities are. ]

That time will come when we get out of this together. [ Once the mug is empty, he sets the cup on the counter and slides a couple of bills right next to it. The attache is collected and he lingers a little longer off of his seat. ] For now, I have to convince my employer that the Phantom Thieves are a grave threat and need to be immediately exterminated.

[ Of course, a joke. Akira would never let any harm come to his friends if he can prevent it. ]