[ no, he’s not. that’s what he wants to say, because he can’t trust anyone, not until nightfall and he can see who has shifted and who hasn’t, and by then it’s too late to fight back or throw himself into safety.
but he can’t speak through the door, even if the chickens are answer enough as they cluck up a storm in response to the sound of a voice. ]
…
[ he opens the door just a crack, enough for minato to see one tired eye, nervously darting this way and that and ultimately avoiding making eye contact at all.
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but he can’t speak through the door, even if the chickens are answer enough as they cluck up a storm in response to the sound of a voice. ]
…
[ he opens the door just a crack, enough for minato to see one tired eye, nervously darting this way and that and ultimately avoiding making eye contact at all.
he’s terrified. ]