[... Not like this means nothing good. So Dextera is not used to someone caring. Someone wanting him to be safe. Someone worrying and fussing over his safety, and that's why he's here now, struggling to breathe, expression pained.

Minato blinks slowly... and then shakes his head, squeezing Dextera's hand gently.]

... You'll always have someone waiting for you now like this. I know it's scary in a lot of ways... but it's because everyone cares about you.

[So even if things go terribly wrong...]

We'll always be here for you, no matter what happens. [He knows that can be daunting... but he hopes it's a little warming, too, because Dextera's not back there anymore. Now...he's here.]