[There's a momentary blink, as if it hadn't quite occurred to Minato to leave this place--even though it had unconsciously for everyone else, he's dead back home. Of course, he's not thinking about the implications of his surprise right now, so it doesn't show up in his thought bubble.

The bit of surprise is replaced by a soft smile.]

That's important, yes--but just remember that you have to be able to watch your back, too. ... I do apologize for being nosy, but unfortunately, I'm a father. Of course, you're nothing like my son, other than being a ninja, but...

[Minato shrugs, looking apologetic.]