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[He's been given so much to think about these days. After his talk with Akito, that negativity, while not necessarily dampening his spirit, did get to him somewhat. To think that people still thought that way...it was a little frustrating, after everything he had fought for

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[Action; 1/3] BECAUSE SHE LIVES HERE--

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[ ... Don't think she didn't catch that expression, Minato. Maya can tell; she's practically got a sixth sense for this sort of thing as it is, and she's dealt with Tatsuya.

Which means she'll be coming to where he's at as soon as possible. ]

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[ ... Walking into the room, now. As Maya walks up to Minato, she stops, smiling. But it's only a smile for the sake of cheerfulness and brightening the atmosphere. ]

We'll figure that out in a bit. Why don't we run down to the pet store? They'd have the best idea about it.

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[ But then her smile dwindles somewhat, her expression a little bit serious. ]

But talk about a heavy atmosphere... it feels like I've walked into a funeral home!

[ She shakes her head a bit, a hand on her hip as she sizes Minato up. ]

I'm guessing you're not taking care of you right now, either. So you're going to be a good boy, Mina-chin, and tell your Maya-nee why you're so sad! Got it?

SUP MAYA-NEE

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[He hesitates, holding the bird on one arm now, and looks at her.]

Going to a pet store would be a good idea.

[His tone is quiet, though. Subdued.]

It isn't surprising; someone I knew just...went home.

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[ ... Have a big sis hugging you, Minato. Before she even says anything, it's purely instinct. The parrot probably minds a bit, being jostled, but Maya doesn't care. She puts an arm around him, extending her hand to his free one, and gripping it tightly. ]

And this was what he left behind...

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[ That's... so reminiscent, somehow. Perhaps it's the memories of her father (and all I got back was that bunny) spurring her on, but she looks down at him, and smiles warmly.

The bird? Is ignored, because Minato is more important right now. We are sorry, demonparrot, but you're not the one hurting here. ]

... But you know. Would they have left this bird behind, if they were leaving you for good? I don't think so. You may need to wait a little while, but... we'll see.

And... hey. Stop forgetting I'm here, will you? Didn't I tell you to come see me when stuff like this happens? You need to look after yourself, Minato... you're a mess right now, you know that? You're not going to be able to help anyone if you can't... help yourself first.

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[For a moment he's quiet, gaze on the floor as she hugs him. The parrot squawks and flaps his wings and ends up taking off, landing on the bed and eying them balefully, but Minato hardly notices.

...Gotta lean on someone, huh? It's kind of tough, really, when the other person who had been trying so hard to teach him that was gone.

But Maya was here, huh?]

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[And he lifts his chin and looks...sad.]

...Yes, I know. It's hard to believe that he'll come back, though.

[When nobody else ever does.]

And...I know. I can take care of myself.

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... I know it's hard to be strong right now. It's hard to have any faith.

[ He gets an honest glance from Maya, an understanding one. ]

You know what, though? No one said you had to be. That... you HAD to take care of yourself all the time. That you have to go through this alone. Maybe... I can't fill the void that happens when people disappear from our lives, one way or another.

But that's life, huh? Things happen. It's really unfair here... I know. I won't tell you what to feel. Though, I want you to know it's... okay to be upset. To feel like nothing good will happen.

Everyone feels that way...

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[ And she doesn't break the hug, simply puts her hand on his head, rubbing it a bit, and messing his hair a little, but only lightly. ]

... Though, to me... that just gives me more reasons to make each minute I have with everyone memorable. Because it does make a difference, the time we have... even if it's only a small amount, you're imprinting yourself on that person every moment you spend with them, no matter how short or how often. Every second of every hour... of each and every day.

It doesn't take the pain away... ever. It's true. When others leave us, no matter how they do it, it'll always be painful...

[ She looks him directly in the eyes now, pink to silver.]

But I think... that it would be an injustice to yourself and to him to toss aside the time you had so casually. To be sad... that's okay. But to give up? Just because someone is gone... that bond. Your memories. They can't be gotten rid of, you know? Even then... would it be fair to cut him so short?

[ There's a moment where her eyes drift down to her chest... where

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[He lifts his chin then, and while he doesn't smile, his expression is set.]

I know. There's always a reason to hope, and I'm not going to give that up.

[But he also...he needs to be able to reassure himself that he can take care of himself. A quiet pause and he takes a breath.]

...Thank you. But...it will be okay, Maya-nee. If he does come back, or if he doesn't--I'll be okay.

[...what about the other people his Aniki touched? He should...look for them--look after them.]

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I'm sorry, were you thinking of talking to other people right now?

[ Smiling. ]

No can do! Today is the day Minato does something for Minato. Now, hand me your Super Fishy Communicator~

[ Yes, she is well aware that's not the real name BUT IT IS SO MUCH FUN TO SAY IT THIS WAY. ]

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[...uh.]

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That...isn't necessary, Maya-nee.

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You're not leaving me with any choice, Mina-chin! Give me that SFC pronto!

[ AND SHE IS THREATENINGLY CLOSE--before she starts... tickling him.

Yep. ]

Relent!

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