Surprise him, huh? Okay. Omi can work with that.

He stays where he is for a few moments while he deliberates. Akaya may not have realized it, but there's a clever and devious little mind complementing that boldness and willingness to try new things. The challenge has the potential to be a thrilling adventure or a critical error.

"Heh," he breathes into Akaya's ear, the grin practically audible. "All right, but don't say you didn't ask for it."

Omi gets up, takes a few steps over to the freezer, and summons an ice cube from the bin.