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[It's hard not to notice how different Owain's smile is even from the forest to now...not that Minato can blame him.]

Ah... No. I honestly don't know how.

I actually just wanted to get some air. What about you...?

The same for me, as well.

[ he looks back out at the scenery in front of them ]

I feel that I could always think better outside.

It's a little cold, but... that helps too.

[It helps keep him from thinking that this is a dream, and letting himself try to not accept that this is real when it's so important that he does.]

... Any luck on the thinking part of things?

[ he sighs ]

No, not yet. Were you trying to think about the game that the Staff wants us to play?

Yeah. It's...really crazy.

[A firm shake of his head, and:]

But I don't believe anyone here will cave that easily and agree to something like that. Even if they say we'll be punished.

I believe so as well.

[ he glances at minato ]

Though, the Staff seem insistent on us playing. Who knows what methods that they will go through to ensure that we play along with their games. It already seems as though they employed one to keep us trapped here.

... That's true.

[It's not a good situation, but...]

Even if we're at a disadvantage... fighting against impossible odds is what heroism is all about, right...? [Or something like that, he's not really sure.]

[ his smile relaxes slightly there ]

That it is! A hero rises to whatever challenge is presented them and surpasses it, overcoming even the most insurmountable odds!

[ a beat ] I just worry about the others.

I worry about them too... this has to be a tough situation for everyone.

[A beat, and quietly:]

... But you know... your confidence and your energy gives a lot of people strength and relief.