[what IS it with October and November sucking for protags, really]
[his own shoulders slump as Minato withdraws, and the body language is telling enough that he isn't surprised by the answer that soon follows]
. . .
[he's always been a good listener. someone who provides a quiet ear to those who just need to vent, or comforting words to those in pain. but knowing the right thing to say to someone who nearly lost a teammate, only to have someone else die in his place, is just. . .]
[it's like Haru all over again]
That was very brave of her. [he eventually settles on, voice quiet] . . . I'm sorry.
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[his own shoulders slump as Minato withdraws, and the body language is telling enough that he isn't surprised by the answer that soon follows]
. . .
[he's always been a good listener. someone who provides a quiet ear to those who just need to vent, or comforting words to those in pain. but knowing the right thing to say to someone who nearly lost a teammate, only to have someone else die in his place, is just. . .]
[it's like Haru all over again]
That was very brave of her. [he eventually settles on, voice quiet] . . . I'm sorry.