[Hinata closes his eyes for a moment in response to the surprise wisdom... It's something he heard before. It feels like a long time ago now, but they agreed to move toward the future together. Things have rubbed away and chipped at it, but he's always tried to hold on it, no matter how hard it got.]

Yeah. I... forget, sometimes, about how strong just believing and keeping going is.

[Having some friendly reinforcement sometimes really helps, though, more than he thought. More than he figured he needed. But he opens his eyes again to look at Tenka, sees the distance in his gaze and wonders what he's been through.]

I won't be the guy who'll always contact you for every little thing, but... when I need your help, I'll count on you. [Provided Tenka isn't plagued with his own troubles.] ...Speaking of that, have you been okay? You haven't felt strange in any way?