[ Fai can't help the lecturing—it's in his nature, and he does feel a little bad for it when he sees the guilt on Minato's face.
There's a small pause as Fai thinks about that. Can Minato really rely on him? He's spent so much time trying to keep people from relying on him, especially when it came to his traveling companions. But somewhere between getting close to them and getting close to people here... maybe he can be relied on. ]
Yes, you can. Actually... I want you to rely on me, Minato.
[ It's weird saying this, but he feels like he can confidently do so now.
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There's a small pause as Fai thinks about that. Can Minato really rely on him? He's spent so much time trying to keep people from relying on him, especially when it came to his traveling companions. But somewhere between getting close to them and getting close to people here... maybe he can be relied on. ]
Yes, you can. Actually... I want you to rely on me, Minato.
[ It's weird saying this, but he feels like he can confidently do so now.
Huh. He really has changed. ]