[ Hearing that makes him smile a little, that the habit had carried on until however old he is right now. But he sits up properly for now, leaning back into the seat and staring out into the road so he can help keep an eye out for things. ]
...Can you tell me more about what I was like? Maybe that'll help me remember.
... people think you're kind of reckless. You got injured a lot, because you kept doing things. Um, I did some of them with you. We crashed a tractor into a gate the first day we met here.
[ that feels so long ago. ]
... you're very kind. You care about people. You're also quiet, but you say really weird things sometimes.
[ Hearing that makes Minato give her a weird look, because it's almost unbelievable he's that sort of person— concerning, but kind; the little story about the tractor makes him laugh a little. ]
I can't imagine myself being anything like that. I never really cared to do anything... But I must have been happy? Doing stuff like that. With my ...friends.
[ Also a weird word to be saying. Just being outside and doing things, Minato must have been happy, especially compared to the one sitting next to Naminé now. ]
[ Yeah, he can't imagine ever talking about feelings or emotions, especially since he doesn't feel as much as he should, and rarely knows what the correct emotion he's supposed to be feeling half the time is. He doesn't know what he's supposed to be feeling now, but...
It's a warm feeling.
He thinks maybe it's happiness. ]
I'm glad you and I had a good time together. It sort of feels like... even though I've only known you a short time... it feels like you're an old friend. Comfortable, like I've known you forever. I really do love you.
[ if she had been driving quickly, at this time, naminé probably would have crashed the car. instead, she just eases it to a stop; they haven't gone too far yet, not yet near the path towards the earth area.
but she lets out a shaky breath, before slowly turning to look at minato with an expression that's mixed with so many different things that it's hard to tell what she's feeling. ]
I love you too, Minato. Even if you can't remember everything... thank you.
[ It's hard to read, her words, her expression, the general air around a parked car and gently humming engine. But he was never really good at reading that sort of stuff, all he can do is say what's on his mind, for better or for worse. In that way, it's easy, not having to deliberate over what the right thing to say is; whatever he feels like is the right thing. ]
I'll remember everything. I'll remember this, and I'll remember you. And when I do, my feelings won't change.
[ there's a pause, before she slowly reaches her arm out towards him. naminé extends her pinky out, not for the first time, but currently the first time he remembers. ]
It's a promise?
[ it's funny, because this isn't the first time someone has said something similar to her. but she wonders if it might be when it actually comes true for once. ]
[ The smile on Minato's face softens as he turns to her and links his pinky with hers. He dips his head and presses his lips against her hand before pulling back, giving her pinky a little squeeze. ]
It's a promise. I'll remember. And I'll always love you.
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You were like that at first. In the back, and then you moved to the front seat.
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...Can you tell me more about what I was like? Maybe that'll help me remember.
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[ that feels so long ago. ]
... you're very kind. You care about people. You're also quiet, but you say really weird things sometimes.
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I can't imagine myself being anything like that. I never really cared to do anything... But I must have been happy? Doing stuff like that. With my ...friends.
[ Also a weird word to be saying. Just being outside and doing things, Minato must have been happy, especially compared to the one sitting next to Naminé now. ]
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[ they just promised to be together and also almost die together a lot, but what's talking about emotions? ]
I think that we had... a lot of fun together. As friends.
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It's a warm feeling.
He thinks maybe it's happiness. ]
I'm glad you and I had a good time together. It sort of feels like... even though I've only known you a short time... it feels like you're an old friend. Comfortable, like I've known you forever. I really do love you.
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but she lets out a shaky breath, before slowly turning to look at minato with an expression that's mixed with so many different things that it's hard to tell what she's feeling. ]
I love you too, Minato. Even if you can't remember everything... thank you.
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I'll remember everything. I'll remember this, and I'll remember you. And when I do, my feelings won't change.
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It's a promise?
[ it's funny, because this isn't the first time someone has said something similar to her. but she wonders if it might be when it actually comes true for once. ]
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It's a promise. I'll remember. And I'll always love you.
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Mm. Forever.
[ and she'll pull away, just so she can start driving again to head to the mountains. ]
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He sits back in his seat and waits quietly the entire way they go to the mountains. A scenic drive. ]