"No, it didn't hurt," Minato replied softly, with a small smile. It was probably a little selfish of him to think so, but he was glad that it had been painless. After all they had done, even if he consequence was to die, he was at least given time to meet the others again and then go to sleep.

He wasn't sure if the handkerchief would hold out much longer so he stood up to go find the tissue box in the bathroom. He came back shortly after to set it on Sora's lap. "Yeah... she did. She was my closest companion. And she learned so much since we met. I...don't know if you could tell, but she'd an android. Emotions weren't exactly part of her programming but, she's moved so far beyond it. I'm happy for her."

He nodded, he knew. No one really wanted any of their loved ones here, given what it took to be here. But that didn't stop them from missing them and wanting them close nonetheless.