[Yusuke watches him, his expression changing subtly as he wonders what it is that Minato is struggling with. Is it locating the essence that gives him such trouble? Human beings are changeable by nature, Yusuke thinks, and he himself avoided a strong part of himself for a long time.
He calls for his Persona again and Kamu Susano-o hovers, almost threatening, though he doesn't attack.]
It is not so simple... and I cannot tell you who you are. It doesn't have to be one thing. Nor does it have to be something significant. It could be something like... your feelings toward others. Your outlook on the world. Those feelings.
[It's really not simple at all, and Minato hadn't really expected he would ever struggle like this. Not over summoning his Persona. He'd been the one capable of doing so most easily before, and now here he is, the only one who can't do it without the help of a trigger.
Minato reaches, and reaches, and he can feel Messiah right there, whispering words of encouragement in his mind, but he can't--
Without the Evoker, he can't reach, and after trying fruitlessly, struggling with himself for a few moments... he just sighs, shoulders slumping.
He's always been the sort of person who keeps chugging forward, and keeps trying no matter what, but--he can't waste their time, either.]
... Sorry, Kitagawa-san. I can't seem to...reach them. [His fingers curl into a bit of a fist, as if to prevent himself from reaching for them physically, too.]
I don't know why, but I... can't seem to do it yet.
[Minato peers up at her beneath bangs that are slightly pressed down from her hand, but manages an expression that's more rueful than resigned, at least.]
In that case... I'll be counting on both of you. If... that's okay.
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He calls for his Persona again and Kamu Susano-o hovers, almost threatening, though he doesn't attack.]
It is not so simple... and I cannot tell you who you are. It doesn't have to be one thing. Nor does it have to be something significant. It could be something like... your feelings toward others. Your outlook on the world. Those feelings.
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Minato reaches, and reaches, and he can feel Messiah right there, whispering words of encouragement in his mind, but he can't--
Without the Evoker, he can't reach, and after trying fruitlessly, struggling with himself for a few moments... he just sighs, shoulders slumping.
He's always been the sort of person who keeps chugging forward, and keeps trying no matter what, but--he can't waste their time, either.]
... Sorry, Kitagawa-san. I can't seem to...reach them. [His fingers curl into a bit of a fist, as if to prevent himself from reaching for them physically, too.]
I don't know why, but I... can't seem to do it yet.
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...I see. Shall we take a break, then?
[And perhaps there's yet brainstorming that they could do on how to help Minato reach his Personas.]
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[ So she'll just wave them both over and offer Minato his Evoker back. ]
This would be a complicated process for anyone, really. Just like how I'm pretty sure I couldn't change my outfit like Yusuke-kun did.
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(This is awful, and he hates this--but he has to remember that it'll take time, and that it's possible.
It's absolutely possible.)]
... Thanks for the try anyway. I really do appreciate it.
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Then he declares:]
I am happy to assist at any time. We can work together.
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[ And she'll rest a hand on Minato's head. ]
This is only the beginning. You'll be calling on them before you know it.
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[Minato peers up at her beneath bangs that are slightly pressed down from her hand, but manages an expression that's more rueful than resigned, at least.]
In that case... I'll be counting on both of you. If... that's okay.
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[VERY EARNESTLY.]
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[...Mm.]
Okay.
That sounds good to me, then. Honestly--I really, really appreciate it.
[and i'm going to save all of our inboxes and do us all a favor and call that a wrap for this one before they start smalltalking forever again]