No, that's not-- no, don't worry. I wasn't really awake for it.
[But he can't really say he was completely asleep, either. He woke up, but some things don't really feel like you slept through, sometimes. A small, tight smile.]
Don't worry. It wasn't as gruesome as you're thinking.
[ The way the indent shifts, it's easy to tell he's drooping, arms falling lower as he lets himself sink into the mattress. Shortly after however, he scoots right up next to Minato, reaching over to pat him on the head.
[And when he feels that pressure of Yoshi leaning gently against him, he wraps an arm around him in return.
It's... well.
He reads the message over twice, before he finally sighs softly.]
... No. I don't feel totally well right now.
[Not even Minato can take something like this without flinching. It still hurts, and the ticking that he can hear resonating beneath his heartbeat is terrible--
Because Minato's scared. He's so, so scared of what's inside of his chest right now, and the knowledge that if something went wrong, it would be all over for him, and for anyone around him--
... But even so. He's alive. He's breathing. And this burden... is no longer Akira's. There isn't much more Minato could really ask for, terrified or not.]
But I will, eventually. You can at least count on that.
[Minato just looks gently amused at that. Yoshi's learning... just slowly.]
But... I guess I'm not going to be able to convince you otherwise. If you're worried, you're worried. [There's no real stopping something like that.]</small.
So... I guess instead I should say thanks. I'll do my best to take care of myself.
[You know, Minato will gladly lower his head for those headpats.
Thanks, Yoshi.
He'd return the favor, but he's wary of coming near Yoshi's eyes when he's not wearing that hoodie to clearly differentiate where the top of his head is.]
You know... I really do feel better knowing you guys are looking out for us. [All of the ghosts...]
[ That's. Really the most he can ask now. But now he's wriggling off of the bed to crawl off, landing on the ground with a thud before taking up the tablet again. ]
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[A beat.
... ... ...]
Nnnnoooo...?
[Yes, he 100% is.
Shut up, Minato.]
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[ What. But now there's movement again, indents from elbows propping up an invisible body. ]
should i leave so you can nap?
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[YOSHI... WHY.]
Anyway, I'm [A YAWN.] ...fine.
... Totally fine.
[Maybe he's just had a rough couple of days. He didn't really sleep Saturday night for, uh. Really unfun reasons.]
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[ Probably. What are the chances you can die more than once?
Greater than you'd think, actually.]you didn't sleep well?
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...]
No. I didn't.
It's okay... I'm sure I'll sleep better tonight.
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did they put it in last night?
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Mm... that's right.
[In terms of unpleasant situations he's been through, that definitely makes the top five.]
I guess I'm...a little tired today.
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you had to stay awake for it?
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[But he can't really say he was completely asleep, either. He woke up, but some things don't really feel like you slept through, sometimes. A small, tight smile.]
Don't worry. It wasn't as gruesome as you're thinking.
It just...wasn't a very restful night, really.
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And then, pulling his tablet along to type: ]
you should rest
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[Minato just sits up, quietly reaching out an arm, opening himself up for a hug.]
It's going to be okay. Everything's going to be okay.
[With a small, small smile:]
Somehow I can imagine the look on your face right now.
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can you?
i'm not even sure what i look like right now
i don't really know how i feel about it
but... you don't feel totally well, right?
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It's... well.
He reads the message over twice, before he finally sighs softly.]
... No. I don't feel totally well right now.
[Not even Minato can take something like this without flinching. It still hurts, and the ticking that he can hear resonating beneath his heartbeat is terrible--
Because Minato's scared. He's so, so scared of what's inside of his chest right now, and the knowledge that if something went wrong, it would be all over for him, and for anyone around him--
... But even so. He's alive. He's breathing. And this burden... is no longer Akira's. There isn't much more Minato could really ask for, terrified or not.]
But I will, eventually. You can at least count on that.
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i don't like that they hurt you!
that's probably how i feel right now
but i'm not sure what to do about it
[ It's still so new, and even simple things like this are troubling to navigate. ]
it would be easier to react if i knew how you feel
but ichigo's going to noogie me again if he finds out i read someone's mind...
but i think you talk a little more... carefully? when you're trying to keep something to yourself
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... You've gotten extra observant, Nanase-kun... I think you keep leveling up when I'm not looking.
[Still... he can't help but smile a little, because what else can he do at a time like this?]
I didn't want to worry you, because... there's nothing we can do about it right now.
So it's not really worth worrying about, you know?
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trying to figure it out without that... it's really hard!
i couldn't really do anything about the barghest but i was still worried
so i'll still worry about you, minato!
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[Minato just looks gently amused at that. Yoshi's learning... just slowly.]
But... I guess I'm not going to be able to convince you otherwise. If you're worried, you're worried. [There's no real stopping something like that.]</small. So... I guess instead I should say thanks. I'll do my best to take care of myself.
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i've been doing it ever since i figured it out!
[ He does reach over to pat Minato on the head again at the last bit however, particularly since that's the easiest place to reach at this angle. ]
it's hard for us to like, save anyone's lives or anything... but i'll try to keep an eye out for anything i can get past the censors
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Thanks, Yoshi.
He'd return the favor, but he's wary of coming near Yoshi's eyes when he's not wearing that hoodie to clearly differentiate where the top of his head is.]
You know... I really do feel better knowing you guys are looking out for us. [All of the ghosts...]
I think it helps more than you know.
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i think it'd drive me crazy if i just had to watch without helping at all
the censors are bad enough >.<
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Sorry you guys are stuck watching us flail around a bit even with your help.
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[ That's. Really the most he can ask now. But now he's wriggling off of the bed to crawl off, landing on the ground with a thud before taking up the tablet again. ]
but for now, you should sleep!
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[After he has gotten a proper amount of normal sleep.]
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