[Really, it is important to Scott that Minato believes in him. It means a lot to see that quiet confirmation in both his voice and eyes, that trust making something in Scott's chest unclenching in response. He's been helped out by a lot of people out here, his friends supporting him in ways that he never considered before, and he's trying his best to be like that too. He... wants to help his friends get through difficult shit, be someone that people can rely on for that stuff.

It's not just because he's apparently going to be some great mutant leader in the future. Minato isn't a mutant, for one. He just... wants to do this.]

Yeah, you're welcome. [He says almost quietly, eyes gazing at the sea as well.] ...I really am sorry for shoving you earlier. You were going through a lot and I did that anyway.