[WELL YOU NEVER KNOW?? Tatsumi's participated in some pretty ridiculous athletic activities (at Bulat's urging), and he's not much bigger than Tsuna...]

She didn't know you fought to begin with?

[Akame blinks curiously as he motions to his hands, in reference to the gloves. Odd. Was he actively trying to hide his abilities, then? Or did only certain people have knowledge of them?

Actually, now she's wondering as to why he learned to fight and wield those flames to begin with. What kind of overarching struggle was he embroiled in?

But then, he says something surprising.

You're all my pride.

For a moment, Akame's eyes widen in surprise. Does that also include her, even though she hardly talks about herself (she doesn't want to trouble him)? Even though they've only known each other for a little while?

What an honest boy. That's---that's an honor, to be referred to as that, even though there's hardly anything to be proud of, really, when you consider Akame's background.

But, she'll take it. She slowly breaks into a smile, even though he now looks embarrassed (why should he be?) and proceeds to give that bushy head of hair a small ruffle.]

No, don't be embarrassed. Thank you. To be included among those who you consider your pride means a lot to me.

[A beat, and she nods.]

I won't let you down.