"I was trapped in a different universe for a few years." He pulls away just enough to be able to explain things, planning to stick to Jack until he's pushed away. "A different multidimensional hub, of sorts. I lived with Tooth for a year, and a few of her fairies stuck with me so she would always have a way to know if I was in danger."

Akito doesn't think it would be a good time to mention his relationship with... him. The last thing he wants is Jack to feel obligated, or try to push him away. Just being friends again will be good enough for Akito, even if he'll always hope for more.