Yeah, I mean-- [Well. Why wouldn't he call her? Now that she's said that, he feels a little embarrassed...] I didn't really get to see you right after everything, so...
... Then I got killed. [ she doubts he wants to know the details. Minako doesn't want to remember the details. ] Yukiko-chan made it out alright though, and I managed to damage the generator, so it wasn't a complete loss.
... [It hits like a weight, though he'd had a sinking suspicion.] That's not... [Is that what her worries should be? It's good that she managed to damage it, but still...]
[ there's a long pause as she thinks that over. it's true, death is something most people are afraid of, and people shun what they fear. and it's not like Minako had intended to die either! but... that's the way it worked out. she had made the conscious decision to try for the generator, in spite of the dangers, because to her, the potential benefits outweighed the risks. if she had a second chance, she'd probably make the same decision.
... she doubts Hinata would like to hear that, though.]
How should I talk about it then? [ her voice is soft, almost sad. ] I can't pretend it didn't happen, because... it did happen. It's something I'm going to have to live with.
[Hinata's quick to say it, but his tone softens a second later. He clears his throat a little.] I mean... Saying something like it "not being a complete loss". No matter if people come back, it doesn't make death any less significant...you know?
Ah... yeah, I do. [ she lets out a little laugh. it's kind of funny; she can easily imagine herself saying that some someone else, and yet, here she is. ] It's... pretty easy to forget that, or to pretend it doesn't matter so much, because thanks to the way this place works...
[ you die, and wake up a few days later. death is cheap, in Haven. ]
I know... [But what if, some day, you guys don't come back anymore?]
While I don't want for anyone to die anymore, I still-- that is, thank you. Even if you do come back, it doesn't take the importance out of it. I think so, anyway... [So he appreciates it and even if Haven doesn't give him opportunity to mourn (much), well.]
[ she can hear some of the uncertainty in his voice. but despite that, HInata still thanks her, tells her that even if the evidence (mostly) vanishes, it still matters to him... it's sweet. ]
... Hehe. You know, you're a really nice guy, Hinata-kun.
[ it would be an endless circle of embarrassed thanking!! how anime... ]
Doesn't that still mean it was somewhat serious...? [ she mutters the question to herself, though she's... not trying to be too subtle. ] Come on, details Hinata-kun! I've been stuck in the apartments, completely unable to go outside and stretch my legs... I've practically forgotten what the sun looks like...
[ Minako that might be more of an effect of living in Haven, not recuperating from dying. ]
and wow Minako you know well the strategy to get a sucker to start talking.]
Well... [He guesses there's no use in skirting around the issue?!] It's nothing really exciting... Actually, thinking about it now, it's kind of embarrassing. Me and Komaeda got caught up by some freaky monsters in the tunnels.
not much, he had replied, completely straight faced.
oh geez, that's probably why he was calling her. he'd seen his life flash before his eyes and decided hey! after this abrupt reminder of my mortality, maybe I should call people. and tell them nothing much had happened. ]
I... well, I'm glad you managed to get away safely. But getting attacked by monsters in the tunnels definitely counts as exciting. [ or maybe terrifying. ] What happened? You're okay, right? All ten fingers and toes still attached?
[ ... look, if his hand got a bit too near a monster's mouth(s), there could be some loss of limbs! it's a legitimate concern! ]
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[They had been in the same group and all, too.]
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Ah, well... It didn't really turn out exactly as planned, but I'm okay now. [ which implies she wasn't okay before... ]
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[Well, of course he's going to ask.]
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While I'm glad that people come back from that, still... [Why is it something people have to go through?]
... and then two weeks later...
... she doubts Hinata would like to hear that, though.]
How should I talk about it then? [ her voice is soft, almost sad. ] I can't pretend it didn't happen, because... it did happen. It's something I'm going to have to live with.
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[Hinata's quick to say it, but his tone softens a second later. He clears his throat a little.] I mean... Saying something like it "not being a complete loss". No matter if people come back, it doesn't make death any less significant...you know?
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[ you die, and wake up a few days later. death is cheap, in Haven. ]
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[It's not right. It's like stealing the importance from it. But Hinata is determined not to let himself forget just how important it is, at least.]
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> But it's natural... ]
Yeah. But to find a way to get everyone home, sometimes we have to take risks. And sometimes it just doesn't... go our way.
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While I don't want for anyone to die anymore, I still-- that is, thank you. Even if you do come back, it doesn't take the importance out of it. I think so, anyway... [So he appreciates it and even if Haven doesn't give him opportunity to mourn (much), well.]
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... Hehe. You know, you're a really nice guy, Hinata-kun.
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Er... I'm not sure I'm that nice... but thanks.
/shakes fist at random capitalization
So, you know what I've been up to. What about you? You said there isn't much going on now, but how have things been before that?
/patpats
Well... Some things happened, but nothing too serious, in the end.
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Doesn't that still mean it was somewhat serious...? [ she mutters the question to herself, though she's... not trying to be too subtle. ] Come on, details Hinata-kun! I've been stuck in the apartments, completely unable to go outside and stretch my legs... I've practically forgotten what the sun looks like...
[ Minako that might be more of an effect of living in Haven, not recuperating from dying. ]
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and wow Minako you know well the strategy to get a sucker to start talking.]
Well... [He guesses there's no use in skirting around the issue?!] It's nothing really exciting... Actually, thinking about it now, it's kind of embarrassing. Me and Komaeda got caught up by some freaky monsters in the tunnels.
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and... that answer... ]
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not much, he had replied, completely straight faced.
oh geez, that's probably why he was calling her. he'd seen his life flash before his eyes and decided hey! after this abrupt reminder of my mortality, maybe I should call people. and tell them nothing much had happened. ]
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[ ... look, if his hand got a bit too near a monster's mouth(s), there could be some loss of limbs! it's a legitimate concern! ]
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