[ Minato falls quiet again. Are these thoughts he'd actually been having, or things he'd only begun to question when Yukari brought them forward? Maybe a little of both. A part of him has always known he doesn't see the world quite the right way, but it's never been a big problem. He really didn't care up until recently. He had to if it could cost him people he actually cares about.
He holds his hand out and Shirosaba obediently comes forward to sniff his fingertips before allowing him to pet one of her ears. It's strangely soothing. ]
...Not to sound overly dramatic... [ He pauses as he gives a soft huff. ] But it's easier that way. [ Also easier to put it in a way that feels less...personal. "I used to be that way" or "I chose to be like that" just feels...well, he knows Souji is perceptive enough to make the leaps in logic so he can hold onto some of his integrity. Or that's what he'd like to tell himself. ] I just thought things had changed.
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He holds his hand out and Shirosaba obediently comes forward to sniff his fingertips before allowing him to pet one of her ears. It's strangely soothing. ]
...Not to sound overly dramatic... [ He pauses as he gives a soft huff. ] But it's easier that way. [ Also easier to put it in a way that feels less...personal. "I used to be that way" or "I chose to be like that" just feels...well, he knows Souji is perceptive enough to make the leaps in logic so he can hold onto some of his integrity. Or that's what he'd like to tell himself. ] I just thought things had changed.