[Minato is a bit surprised when Zuko presses his face against his shoulder, and then he smiles sadly. Zuko really was letting the emotions run their course. The former Hokage is simply glad that he can help him recover from his ordeal. Even with this, Zuko won't have dealt with it sufficiently--but he'll bring the emotions down to a level that he can handle on his own... or with friends, if he so chooses.
Eventually, the boy--no, young man--calms down and begins wiping away his tears. Minato leans back and closes his eyes, letting Zuko have a bit of privacy in that moment. But he still doesn't let go.
He does eventually open his eyes again, however, and shift his hand on Zuko's shoulder so that he can muss with Zuko's hair again. It has a double purpose--to show comfort and to allow Zuko to pull away from Minato, if he so chooses. The pride of a teenager is a very tempermental thing.]
... Before you even get to worrying about it, I won't tell a soul about this. I want you to be able to come to me if you need to.
[commentlog \o/] AND BOOK SHAPED GUMMIES FALL OUT ... XD And uh, yes. Sorta!
Eventually, the boy--no, young man--calms down and begins wiping away his tears. Minato leans back and closes his eyes, letting Zuko have a bit of privacy in that moment. But he still doesn't let go.
He does eventually open his eyes again, however, and shift his hand on Zuko's shoulder so that he can muss with Zuko's hair again. It has a double purpose--to show comfort and to allow Zuko to pull away from Minato, if he so chooses. The pride of a teenager is a very tempermental thing.]
... Before you even get to worrying about it, I won't tell a soul about this. I want you to be able to come to me if you need to.