[It is definitely very gratifying. Some people are quite complex, requiring a lot of careful deliberation and verbal dancing around for Minato to achieve the effect he's after (generally, to help them in some way). It's been a while since he's found someone of the dubiously moral persuasion who isn't difficult.
As he settles into the water, he almost feels like he's settling back into an old way of thinking, too. Subtle manipulation and personality management. It's a much needed breath of feeling in control after months of having his sense of control stomped on.]
You seem to like it this way, [he says blandly.] Don't get dressed just for me.
[Bold statements have been working, and they're remarkably easy for Minato.]
I'm Ken-kun's guardian, and his team leader, [he clarifies. At one time, those would've come in the opposite order, wouldn't they? When did that change happen?] He didn't say anything to me, but he's been injured a couple times without explanation, so I investigated. I wanted to find out what was happening between you. [Minato's middle name might as well be 'proactive'.]
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As he settles into the water, he almost feels like he's settling back into an old way of thinking, too. Subtle manipulation and personality management. It's a much needed breath of feeling in control after months of having his sense of control stomped on.]
You seem to like it this way, [he says blandly.] Don't get dressed just for me.
[Bold statements have been working, and they're remarkably easy for Minato.]
I'm Ken-kun's guardian, and his team leader, [he clarifies. At one time, those would've come in the opposite order, wouldn't they? When did that change happen?] He didn't say anything to me, but he's been injured a couple times without explanation, so I investigated. I wanted to find out what was happening between you. [Minato's middle name might as well be 'proactive'.]