[ Which doesn't make it all right, but flesh wounds hadn't been particularly unusual in SEES' line of work.
While Thanatos lacked any visible eyes, it's clear the Persona is keeping close watch of Scott. Its head turns a bit to track the other teen's movements. Some tension still remains in its body, prepared to strike at the first sign of hostility from Scott. The Persona doesn't withdraw its blade from Minato's shoulder though, which at least prevents it from potentially lashing out Scott with the weapon.
Minato lies on the sand tilts his head up a bit to look at Scott. There's a stern frown on the other teen's face. Minato can't blame him; Scott, in particular, has every right to be angry. ]
I don't really know.
[ It occurs to Minato that must be the opposite of what Scott wants to hear. And though his expression is serene, there's something forlorn in his gray-blue eyes. He hadn't hesitated over facing his ultimate fate, but Scott is a reminder of the anguish he must have inflicted on everyone. And despite that pain he must have caused, Minato would do it over, and over again if necessary. ]
...did you know, Scott? When I said goodbye to everyone -- that was the first time I did something I wanted to do.
[ There's something truly mortifying about the prospect of living for the sake of it. ]
cw suicidal ideation sorry scott
[ Which doesn't make it all right, but flesh wounds hadn't been particularly unusual in SEES' line of work.
While Thanatos lacked any visible eyes, it's clear the Persona is keeping close watch of Scott. Its head turns a bit to track the other teen's movements. Some tension still remains in its body, prepared to strike at the first sign of hostility from Scott. The Persona doesn't withdraw its blade from Minato's shoulder though, which at least prevents it from potentially lashing out Scott with the weapon.
Minato lies on the sand tilts his head up a bit to look at Scott. There's a stern frown on the other teen's face. Minato can't blame him; Scott, in particular, has every right to be angry. ]
I don't really know.
[ It occurs to Minato that must be the opposite of what Scott wants to hear. And though his expression is serene, there's something forlorn in his gray-blue eyes. He hadn't hesitated over facing his ultimate fate, but Scott is a reminder of the anguish he must have inflicted on everyone. And despite that pain he must have caused, Minato would do it over, and over again if necessary. ]
...did you know, Scott? When I said goodbye to everyone -- that was the first time I did something I wanted to do.
[ There's something truly mortifying about the prospect of living for the sake of it. ]