“Don’t worry, you’re fine now.” Gently, he pries the young child from around his waist with a soft sigh, patting his head gently and ushering him forward toward the expectant parents a short way off. He brushes off the thanks he’s immediately given, shaking his head with a small, hesitant smile. He says ‘anyone else would’ve done the same’, but looking around at the people rushing by, he’s not sure they would have. After all, the rest of the people that couple had come along with had ignored both women’s cries for help in retrieving their son. Only Akira, ushering others along ahead of the shambling masses, had so much as considered going back.
He doesn’t regret it, but he’s certainly tired from it, pausing against a lamppost as more people run by, eager to escape to places they believe are ‘safe’. In truth, he’s not sure that can really apply to any place in the city at the moment, though some are certainly more suited for surviving the current crisis than others. He can only hope more people aren’t injured before the night is through, though he knows even that is a vain hope.
His eyes fall on someone nearby, aloof and detached, watching a couple of people talk about getting someplace safely. The expression on his face is judgmental, and Akira presses his lips tightly together before straightening, hands in pockets and expression neutral. He doesn’t intend to be unpleasant, but his voice still has a slightly sardonic bite to it as he addresses the other man. He’s really not a fan of people who just look down on others without needing to, even if he doesn’t know the circumstances as to why.