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Mmm. I used to live in the attic of a cafe, after all.

[tapping his foot against the ground, gaze still flickering to the door. he may not be good for coffee conversation like this. . . but at least he isn't chugging down his drink, understanding that he needs to give it time to work its magic and restore his SP]

[messianic]

[Good job, Akira. Minato is steadily drinking his coffee, expression and posture calm.

But he's made sure to keep the rake very close by.]

I guess that would get you to know a lot about coffee... it's a little unusual though, isn't it?

Living in those circumstances, I mean.

[survivaltricks]

[. . . . . .]

[another sip of his coffee, and he doesn't look at Minato]

. . . that's a story for another day.

[when they aren't, you know. FIGHTING ZOMBIES]

[messianic]

[Minato snorts softly at that with faint amusement, but nods. Fair point.]

Another time, then.

For now, we'll focus on the current problem.

[survivaltricks]

[a breathless laugh]

Sorry. I guess I'm not a great conversationalist when I'm worried about other people.

[messianic]

You don't have to be sorry for being focused on what really matters right now.

[Akira's taking a break, and that's all Minato asked from him, after all.]

[survivaltricks]

[another exhale]

. . . you don't feel anxious? Just. . . a little?

[messianic]

Extremely so.

[Oh. His tone is still pretty calm, though.]

I'm really worried and anxious. What if someone's in danger right now? What if it was something we could prevent?

... But in the long term, this is the best choice we can make for the situation we're in. We'll be able to help more people this way.

That's what I'm holding onto.

[survivaltricks]

[. . .]

[he's so. . . calm. in a way, it helps Akira calm down as well, his shoulders slouching as he sips at his coffee some more]

. . .

I can see why you were the leader of your team.

[messianic]

[Minato just sips his own coffee, lips twitching into a faintly amused smile.]

I was only the field leader for my team, though. So don't give me too much credit.

[survivaltricks]

Hah. I only give credit where it's due.

[he drains the last of his coffee, leaving behind a few stray grounds]

I know how hectic the battlefield can get. Having a calm presence really makes a difference.

[messianic]

[Minato sets his own mug down, nodding to Akira.]

Well... I do my best. If I could help calm you down a bit, then... I'm really glad.

[He reaches across the table, offering his hand for a hand clasp.]

We've got a lot of work to do, Akira--let's do our best together.

[survivaltricks]

[ah. . . blinks a bit at the outstretched hand, mouth parting, eyes slightly wide]

[. . .]

[but after a moment, the surprise melts away, and Akira clasps that hand tightly, grip firm]

Are you ready to get back out there?

[he is feeling better!!]

[messianic]

[Minato is too! He nods firmly, drawing his hand back when the gesture is over and done with.]

I'm ready. Let's get going.

[AND THEY RAN OFF TO FIGHT ZOMBIES.

Good boys.]

[survivaltricks]

[do we want more zombie killing, or have we accomplished what we wanted to accomplish with this thread!]

[messianic]

[LET'S MOVE ON

bc I need a sparring thread with you now]