[ Akechi's mood is catching over the telepathic link of the Grumpearls, though ... so probably, in return the next track change and topic shift might almost feel like real, physical things for how insistently they're done. ]

Aaaaanyway. Gossiping about me in public, where anyone can hear? Woooooow. I didn't expect that of you, Detective.

But maaaaaybe. You should keep your strategy meetings where you discuss ideas on how to beat me secret. At least from me.