Minato set the elf down gently on a chair near the wall. The elf didn't say anything this time, only watching the two of them closely.
He turned toward Amelia, who was sitting with her hands resting on her knees, her eyes fixed on the floor. "Hey…" he said softly, walking a bit closer. "You okay?"
Amelia didn't answer right away. She exhaled through her nose and said quietly, "I'm fine."
A part of Minato wanted to question her more, to see what she was really thinking, but he decided to let it go. Everyone needed time alone sometimes, and he could tell she wasn't in the mood for any more questions.
She stood up, brushing her hair back, and walked into the bathroom. The sound of the running water followed soon after as she started showering.
