as usual, his answer is charmingly sincere, and he just smiles, shaking his head. he's going to get stuck in a positive feedback loop of flattery, at this rate. ]
It's one I wanted to give you. Just keep it in your memories for me - that's all I ask.
[ the boat gently bumps against the dock, and he springs up and out without missing a beat, as if he hadn't just been catching his breath a few moments ago; naturally, he leans down to offer Minato a hand. ]
[Hey, for the record, "Just keep it in your memories for me" is also charmingly sincere. But Minato just flashes Lupin a small smile at that, and obediently takes Lupin's hand, standing up carefully to get out of the boat and onto solid ground.
Heh heh. How do you think I became a famous thief? This was easy to plan. You should see some of the heists I've pulled before. Sneaking a teenager out of his room is much easier than sneaking royal treasures out from a secret stash in the sea.
[ don't question his skills, Minato, they're the real deal!! Once Minato's got his footing, Lupin swiftly ties the little boat back to its place at the dock, then puts a hand on his back, guiding him along off the dock. ]
That'll have to wait for another night, though. Come on.
I definitely want to hear more about it another night, though. [Honestly...he's fascinated.] Getting the chance to hear how you can do these things from the source seems like a lucky opportunity.
[Minato is not sneaky at all so he cannot emulate it in the least, but.
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as usual, his answer is charmingly sincere, and he just smiles, shaking his head. he's going to get stuck in a positive feedback loop of flattery, at this rate. ]
It's one I wanted to give you. Just keep it in your memories for me - that's all I ask.
[ the boat gently bumps against the dock, and he springs up and out without missing a beat, as if he hadn't just been catching his breath a few moments ago; naturally, he leans down to offer Minato a hand. ]
Watch your step.
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And.
Quite frankly, he has to ask:]
How did you plan all of this...?
[That was all very impressive.]
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[ don't question his skills, Minato, they're the real deal!! Once Minato's got his footing, Lupin swiftly ties the little boat back to its place at the dock, then puts a hand on his back, guiding him along off the dock. ]
That'll have to wait for another night, though. Come on.
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Minato goes along willingly, but:]
I definitely want to hear more about it another night, though. [Honestly...he's fascinated.] Getting the chance to hear how you can do these things from the source seems like a lucky opportunity.
[Minato is not sneaky at all so he cannot emulate it in the least, but.
He'd love to hear about it anyway.]