... [He could be excused for falling silent since carrying someone heavier than he is takes a lot of effort and it's straining his slight frame, but Hiro's insistence that he can still do something is something Minato's reluctant to address, being as close as he is to the charred and still body.
Delusions are a dangerous thing, but far worse than that is the lack of a delusion or a reason to stop one from throwing their life away. That Hiro's calling the dead person by his first name suggests that he's is a close family member especially given their resemblance, and-
He cuts off his thoughts there, hefting the body and preparing to walk.]
Let's go then before something sees us. ...I'm counting on you to watch our backs. [It should be enough to give Hiro a sense of purpose, at least to keep him out of trouble when he inevitably realizes the truth.]
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Delusions are a dangerous thing, but far worse than that is the lack of a delusion or a reason to stop one from throwing their life away. That Hiro's calling the dead person by his first name suggests that he's is a close family member especially given their resemblance, and-
He cuts off his thoughts there, hefting the body and preparing to walk.]
Let's go then before something sees us. ...I'm counting on you to watch our backs. [It should be enough to give Hiro a sense of purpose, at least to keep him out of trouble when he inevitably realizes the truth.]