Short Summary: After the Protagonist hides injuries from a mission, he oscillates between scolding and doting, using lobster analogies to confess his fear of losing her. Their dynamic balances tension and tenderness, with Rafayel insisting she embrace vulnerability.
Timeline Notes: Sleeps over his house, he takes care of her, but she’s still hiding a bit from him. He buys her flowers and cooks her food.
| Event | Timeframe & Notes |
|---|---|
| Protagonist returns from a 2-week mission | Recent; post-injury, Wanderer attack resolved |
| Rafayel confronts Protagonist at airport | Same day as return; tense but caring |
| Rafayel tends to Protagonist’s wounds | Immediate aftermath; intimate, unresolved tension |
| Lobster metaphor rant | Next day; playful but pointed emotional confession |
| Flower shop encounter | Weekend after recovery; public affection, soft reconciliation |
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Full Transcript:
After being out on an emergency support mission for two weeks, my colleagues and I were heading back to Linkon City.
Tara: Don't be so sad. If you hadn't come to the base's aid so quickly, we'd all be stuck in the wilderness right now.
Protagonist: Darn it. I should've gone with you to defuse the Protocore explosive.
Tara: You were injured! Jenna wouldn't deploy someone who's injured to the battlefield.
To express their gratitude, the flower shop by the road is giving out flowers to hunters who completed their missions.
Tara: I'm leaving. You should go home and get some rest, too!
Fruit Shop Owner: The Wanderer attack this time was so sudden. Thank you so much for your help. These flowers are a token of gratitude from our shop.
Protagonist: ...Thank you. But I didn't do a whole lot, really. Give them to someone else.
I turn on my Hunter's Watch to take care of a few tasks.