[ Her response to that look was a simple nod, moving over enough for him to sit down if he'd like. And with that question he had just asked... he might want to, given the shocked expression on her face before she looked back down.

As if sensing his Hero's discomfort, Sein at once floats over to take his place in Tear's lap, looking up at her with quiet concern as she naturally wrapped her arms loosely around him. But if any of that made Minato think she wasn't going to answer him, well... ]

It was my duty, and I performed it well. It felt... good, when I made my instructor proud and would meet her expectations.