[ She doesn't need to say it. It's easy to infer what's left unsaid.
Minato offers a smile, though it doesn't quite reach his eyes. He sees the beginnings of the picture now, the early sketch marks of the hole he must have left in everyone else. ]
It's okay. It's not embarrassing to me.
[ He holds a hand out to her, waiting for Aigis to take it. ]
...I'm not going anywhere, so we have lots of time.
[ He curls his fingers around hers once she's laid her palm against his own. ]
I promise.
[ At the very least, it's a promise he intends to keep. People disappear from time to time. Minato's seen it for himself now. Disclosing this information to Aigis as she is now though seems like a terrible idea.
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Minato offers a smile, though it doesn't quite reach his eyes. He sees the beginnings of the picture now, the early sketch marks of the hole he must have left in everyone else. ]
It's okay. It's not embarrassing to me.
[ He holds a hand out to her, waiting for Aigis to take it. ]
...I'm not going anywhere, so we have lots of time.
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Do you promise?
[Since she's avoiding the real meaning of her words, it almost comes off like the request of a petulant child.]
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I promise.
[ At the very least, it's a promise he intends to keep. People disappear from time to time. Minato's seen it for himself now. Disclosing this information to Aigis as she is now though seems like a terrible idea.
Instead, he squeezes her hand once. ]
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[Smiling, she lets out a sigh as she feels tears building in her eyes again. They come so easily to her lately. Is that how it is for all humans?]
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Minato squeezes her hand again, reassuring. ]
I know, Aigis.
[ He's never doubted it. It's why he pulls Aigis in, wrapping his free arm around her shoulders and tucking her face against his shoulder. ]
I know you do.
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