[ It has always, always been that gentle but firm nature of his that has drawn Juniper in... He truly is so special, and what he says is such a perfect demonstration of it that Juniper can't help but stop on the steps again, while warmth washes across her face. ]
Mimi...
[ She hums thoughtfully, and then: ]
Ahh—I made a mistake! Because I'm carrying you, I can't just turn and kiss you for saying something so moving!
Of course not! My constitution is incredible, Mimi! I would carry you down and then back up and then back down again if I really want to, but that would take away from our kissing time!
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Mimi...
[ She hums thoughtfully, and then: ]
Ahh—I made a mistake! Because I'm carrying you, I can't just turn and kiss you for saying something so moving!
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I don't think it was that moving, but... you can always kiss me when we get to the bottom of the stairs?
[It's said a little teasingly. But only a little.]
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[ Of course! He is such a genius! Spoken like a true Max Academics (?)!! ]
Oh! The kiss can be my reward for successfully carrying you down these shrine steps! Brilliant!
[ With renewed vigor, she begins her descent once again! ]
I'm all fired up now!
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He chuckles softly, face still tucked away into the crook of her neck, and then he nods.]
Yeah, let's go with that. It'll be a nice reward.
Even though you're not having any trouble at all, are you?
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Of course not! My constitution is incredible, Mimi! I would carry you down and then back up and then back down again if I really want to, but that would take away from our kissing time!
So don't worry - I have a lot of stamina!
[ 👁👄👁 ]
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Minato......... pauses thoughtfully at that. His cheeks are a little red. And he really can't help but poke at that:]
Your... stamina, huh? I guess at this point it must be... pretty amazing.