[ as far as akechi knows he's a temporary member of the phantom thieves, and everything is going just as planned, evil laughter, etc. hence his anxiousness to get back home. he isn't exactly surprised to see ren here -- if anyone were to be recruited for this war, it would be the two of them, after all. ]

I was actually hoping to see you again... and here you are.

[ shut up, akechi!! ]

Just kidding. But it is nice to see you, despite the circumstances. Though, I am curious as to what you mean as a new beginning.... do you hope to continue your "work" even here?

[ look at him dodging the question. ]