Even though we come from different iterations of our world, the memories we have in common make me feel as if you're still part of the team. I think the others may feel similarly.
[A small pause.]
And I care about your well-being. I don't want you to feel lonely.
I'm glad that Koromaru-san is keeping you company. He's very skilled in dealing with matters of companionship, isn't he?
Yeah. I just... I don't want to make you guys feel like you have to be my friend, I guess. But someone told me I should be patient and he's right. I don't want you to feel like you need to rush anything or feel obligated to.
But I would very much like to be part of the group again.
Ha, yes, he is. He hasn't really left my side all day.
[Hm. She does have to examine her own feelings for a moment. The emotions regarding Minako's situation are already so complicated, so full of things she doesn't yet understand. Minato's existence adds another layer to them; she has to try to dig beneath that heavy layer of guilt to uncover what she should say here.]
Truthfully, my feelings are complicated. But I don't consider this an obligation. I want to be there for you, Minato-san.
So please feel free to message me at any time. Especially if you desire further conversation tonight. I will be awake to monitor the situation anyway, so I would be happy to talk.
[ Minato already knows how to his own, although he understands it isn't easy. As he told Minako, the Aigis of his world had also fallen for him but he turned her down instead. And now he also knew that this Aigis and Minako were in a relationship. There was no need to get between that. Her friendship was more than enough. ]
I'll be sure to remember that. I guess my only worry that I have aside from tonight is... well, when March 5th comes up.
It'll be hard not to expect my body to fail again. And I don't know how I'll handle it. I just want to make it to 18. Actually spend the day celebrating and not... worrying. Just like today, my mind is too preoccupied with the what-ifs.
[March 5th. Aigis feels something inside of her grind unpleasantly. It was still only a few weeks ago, for her, and Minako's appearance here has only been a bandage over top of a wound far too deep to be healed in that manner.
But there's something else in what Minato is saying, something Aigis doesn't immediately understand. "Make it to 18." "Celebrating."]
I understand. There is no reason to believe that something will happen tonight, or on March 5th. And yet, I can't help but feel worried, even though I sense no danger. It must be more difficult for you and the others. [With their soft flesh systems and all.
Hm. She's arrived upon a possibility, so she asks:] Is March 5th your birthday too?
[Ah. There's something people say that doesn't really apply to Aigis, but as she reads that message she understands the comparison nonetheless. It's like a punch to the gut.]
I'm sorry. That is a very painful association to have with a day that's supposed to be celebrated.
I think it would be nice to do something special for your birthday. I don't know much about birthday parties, but I would be glad to help in organizing one if you needed it.
[She could use the distraction. Minako and Yukari too, probably.
Speaking of that. She's pretty sure that combination of symbols is supposed to resemble a face. It's smiling... It's hard to imagine smiling about something like this, but if Minato can, maybe she should try?]
I'll let you know then. I'd rather it be a day to celebrate, after all. And I'd love it for you to be there.
[ He was always a bit easy when it concerned death, he had already accepted it a long time ago. But he wanted to cheer Aigis up with the smiley. It was better than worrying about the alternative. ]
You and the others. It's... been a long time since I've actually celebrated my birthday. Now seems like a good start.
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Date: 2020-02-01 05:07 pm (UTC)[A small pause.]
And I care about your well-being. I don't want you to feel lonely.
I'm glad that Koromaru-san is keeping you company. He's very skilled in dealing with matters of companionship, isn't he?
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Date: 2020-02-01 08:10 pm (UTC)But I would very much like to be part of the group again.
Ha, yes, he is. He hasn't really left my side all day.
Thank you. All of you.
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Date: 2020-02-07 12:32 am (UTC)Truthfully, my feelings are complicated. But I don't consider this an obligation. I want to be there for you, Minato-san.
So please feel free to message me at any time. Especially if you desire further conversation tonight. I will be awake to monitor the situation anyway, so I would be happy to talk.
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Date: 2020-02-14 03:52 am (UTC)I'll be sure to remember that. I guess my only worry that I have aside from tonight is... well, when March 5th comes up.
It'll be hard not to expect my body to fail again. And I don't know how I'll handle it. I just want to make it to 18. Actually spend the day celebrating and not... worrying. Just like today, my mind is too preoccupied with the what-ifs.
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Date: 2020-02-22 01:22 am (UTC)But there's something else in what Minato is saying, something Aigis doesn't immediately understand. "Make it to 18." "Celebrating."]
I understand. There is no reason to believe that something will happen tonight, or on March 5th. And yet, I can't help but feel worried, even though I sense no danger. It must be more difficult for you and the others. [With their soft flesh systems and all.
Hm. She's arrived upon a possibility, so she asks:] Is March 5th your birthday too?
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Date: 2020-02-22 03:06 am (UTC)Yeah, it is. Maybe I could do something here on that day, to help keep distracted.
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Date: 2020-02-22 05:02 am (UTC)I'm sorry. That is a very painful association to have with a day that's supposed to be celebrated.
I think it would be nice to do something special for your birthday. I don't know much about birthday parties, but I would be glad to help in organizing one if you needed it.
[She could use the distraction. Minako and Yukari too, probably.
Speaking of that. She's pretty sure that combination of symbols is supposed to resemble a face. It's smiling... It's hard to imagine smiling about something like this, but if Minato can, maybe she should try?]
And I would enjoy attending, too, of course. :)
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Date: 2020-02-22 05:08 pm (UTC)[ He was always a bit easy when it concerned death, he had already accepted it a long time ago. But he wanted to cheer Aigis up with the smiley. It was better than worrying about the alternative. ]
You and the others. It's... been a long time since I've actually celebrated my birthday. Now seems like a good start.