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I meant... to arrive early.

Before we leave for the mission, I wanted to ask you... Will you go on a walk with me?

Is that okay?

Mr. Aston says it's a waste of space on the Engine.

It's a regular shipment of helium-3 to Asslam... Today's the first one.

(Exhales) ...

I think if I have enough time to acquire combat experience and tech from your team, maybe I can learn something useful... Something useful for Jamilah.

But I don't think now is the right time.

Because what I hear Lucia, Liv and Lee talk about most... Isn't your leadership and combat skills, but other things.

Like... your card playing, artistic taste... You seem to know them just as well. That shows how close you all are.

Ja... Someone told me that leaders need to care about their people, but they can't be too close. Otherwise, it'll affect their ability to make decisions.

So I concluded that your behavior was foolish and dangerous.

But from what I saw, this is completely inconsistent with the Gray Ravens' performance in battle. This makes me believe that what you have may be different from what I once knew.

All I can confirm is that your team is highly effective.

This made me... change my judgment.

So my conclusion is, please allow me to stay here.

Let me continue to be a part of your team... so I can learn how you communicate with each other.

Before I left, Jamilah told me...

I hope what comes back is no longer my sword or my doll, but a girl who sees the world for what it truly is.

I think this may be what Jamilah wants me to do.

I didn't transfer, so I didn't get any leave.

So I can't come back yet. Say hello to Aston... and Changyu.

This... will be good for her.

Leave it up to the commandant. After all, Hassen promised.