[Akira likes that answer better. won't. it's more honest, more telling, and he accepts it without argument. he doesn't need proof, anyway-- he believes Minato has the power of Persona too, because why else would he be able to recognize Akira's?]

All right. That's fine. You don't have to if you don't want to.

[Akira links his hands together and lifts them above his head in a stretch, eyes slipping shut as he once again focuses on the familiar presence hovering in the back of his mind. he'll have to take his abilities out for a spin later, to make sure he hasn't gotten rusty. but for now. . .]

[it's good to have it back]

I do have a bunch of questions, but I don't want to make you talk about something you'd rather not.

[his eyes open again, and he tilts his head, curious]

You seemed kind of. . . [. . .] Ashamed.