Because were partners

Akito extended his hand out to her. She is not the same person as she was before. The naive girl who did not know what it would really mean if she were to take his hand.

In the past, Akito would just pull her in and hold her without asking her if she want to be held. Back then she never blamed him for doing that. She understood what it was that she wanted the most then.

The reason he is not doing so now is because Akito has changed, and that he also knows what this means. He knows that this is meaningless unless both of them are reaching for each other.

"This is not a situation where you can act all brave. I forgive you, and thank you."

"Setsura .." he smiles softly. "I know, you're not the type to act recklessly unless you still liked them." He moved so he was right in front of her. "Because you've decided to come back here. I could speak my true feelings. Thank you."

'This is the first time I have seen Akito behave this way.'