[ It is a little strange, isn't it, the thought that someone might have thoroughly known a version of you? On the other hand, maybe that's why Minato's maintained a polite distance with Mitsuru. There is no familiarity here, and they may as well treat each other as near strangers. That was the truth, wasn't it?
Fortunately, Minato is a little too feverish to notice her peering at him inquisitively. Even if he'd managed to catch her doing so, it wouldn't be too strange. He'd long grown used to being watched like a zoo animal. ]
...I will.
[ Reassurance delivered with a nod. He can't make this any more awkward than it already is. If Mitsuru finds herself feeling uncertain about what's about to transpire, it's up to him to be the confident one.
...that's how it's always been.
So he settles down on the edge of the bed and breathes out, slow. ]
It doesn't matter how it's done. ...whichever is easiest for you.
[ The Mitsuru from his own world always felt more comfortable when she had a plan, so he'll give her a moment to determine how she wanted to execute it... ]
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Fortunately, Minato is a little too feverish to notice her peering at him inquisitively. Even if he'd managed to catch her doing so, it wouldn't be too strange. He'd long grown used to being watched like a zoo animal. ]
...I will.
[ Reassurance delivered with a nod. He can't make this any more awkward than it already is. If Mitsuru finds herself feeling uncertain about what's about to transpire, it's up to him to be the confident one.
...that's how it's always been.
So he settles down on the edge of the bed and breathes out, slow. ]
It doesn't matter how it's done. ...whichever is easiest for you.
[ The Mitsuru from his own world always felt more comfortable when she had a plan, so he'll give her a moment to determine how she wanted to execute it... ]