[He barely has to shove the knife at all, because the moment it's clear Akechi isn't going to gut him like a fish (and that had it's own appeal) his hold on the weapon loosened to nothing, and he grasps back at Akechi like he's drowning. Ironic, maybe.
The comparison to summoning a Persona is apt- he feels it too. The adrenaline that only that Awakening really compares to- all the hidden wants rushing out all at once. He's a bit more experienced than Akechi at this specific act, but it feels like all that flies right out of his head. Their noses bump awkwardly and he has no idea where to put his other hand. So in the end he just grips the side of Akechi's shirt desperately]
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The comparison to summoning a Persona is apt- he feels it too. The adrenaline that only that Awakening really compares to- all the hidden wants rushing out all at once. He's a bit more experienced than Akechi at this specific act, but it feels like all that flies right out of his head. Their noses bump awkwardly and he has no idea where to put his other hand. So in the end he just grips the side of Akechi's shirt desperately]