024 [Voice] // Minato Mentions it After the Fact... // BACKDATED TO LAST NIGHT

[foxtamer]

[Failed lock to Angeal.]

Angeal, Zuko and I are staying at my old apartment for tonight.

I was going to tell you sooner, but there wasn't time. But I'll be back once things settle.

[There's a moment of hesitation, and then, he continues quietly.]

... Aang died.

[/failed lock]

((OOC: Minato's communicator messed up, hence the failed lock.

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[foxtamer]

[... And Minato recognizes that frequency. Shit.]

... The lock failed, didn't it?

[foxtamer]

[Minato groans.]

No, I definitely locked it right. The communicator just decided it wasn't going to lock. ... and it won't let me change it.

[gallantgoggles]

.....Aang? He's dead? What happened?

[foxtamer]

We don't know, Takato. I'm sorry.

[Minato doesn't mention the bloodied robes.]

[gallantgoggles]

...Is he going to come back? Like Mr. Itoshiki did?

[foxtamer]

Yes, he will. He's got too many friends here to leave us.

[honoreverything]

... That's fine Minato, don't worry. Take your time. My condolences.

[foxtamer]

Sorry I didn't tell you sooner. ... Zuko just needed me, then and there. At least he'll be back tomorrow....

[honoreverything]

I said it's fine, Minato. I understand.

[nonfailing lock this time]

[foxtamer]

Thanks, Angeal.

[After that moment, Minato's voice changes. He sounds more serious than Angeal had perhaps ever heard him be.]

... And be careful. There wasn't a single bit of Aang's body left. Whatever killed him was powerful. Watch your back.

[Minato doesn't sound like the laid back guy he usually is. This time, he sounds more like a leader. More like the Hokage of Konohagakure. It isn't advice, what he says--it's all but an order.]

1/2

[needsmorefiagra]

Well, well.

... So you're the one he's taken in my place.

2/2

[needsmorefiagra]

- My name is Genesis Rhapsodos.

[foxtamer]

[Minato doesn't have the energy to do much else besides sigh. He was wondering when Genesis would finally make an "appearance".]

Minato Namikaze. ... Angeal didn't want me living by myself, and I didn't want to, either. He was torn between watching over or over Sephiroth. It was the simple solution.

[needsmorefiagra]

Oh, yes. I believe I've heard the story.

... I also seem to recall speaking to you on occasion. It was shortly before my departure. I think it's about time names were exchanged, don't you? Seeing as you'll be living with an old friend of mine, it's only natural that our paths should cross.

[fathers_pride]