mint

What are you crying here for, of all the places? You're hopeless...

Well? Are you still going to insist on throwing yourself into the fire, even now?

I... I've always felt, *gulp*... it was—it was my fault, I lost the samples Miranda staked her life on getting...

So I had to... I had to...

It sounds like this was a very complicated accident...

No matter what, though, Mint, don't do this again! No more going around without caring about your safety!

And no more making so much trouble! If you need it, we'll... all of Rhodes Island will help you out! We'll find a way!

*sniffle*... Wuhhh...!

I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! I'm sorry you all had to worry over me again!

Ca... Can I still do in-depth geological data collection next time, then?

A—As long as you take appropriate measures, and don't act arbitrarily...

Hey. Don't let her fool you. She doesn't look like she's learned a damn lesson to me.

To my beloved Professor,

I think it should be fairly chilly in Victoria by the time my letter makes it to you? I hope you and everyone else are doing fine.

First, I'd like to thank you for your previous reply. You've helped answer a lot of my doubts for me.

You encouraged me not to give up on my studies, even during my treatment here at Rhodes Island. Even though being away from Victoria has made a lot of things inconvenient, there's still a replete library here, as well as seniors and veterans to depend on. My days here have been more fascinating and wonderful than I expected, and I've gained a lot for it.

'In seeking the truth, I willingly brave all hazard.'

I still know this maxim by heart. No matter how challenging, Professor, I'll never give up.

But I want everyone to be reassured. I'll pay mind to my own health, and I won't force myself to take on further risks.

I hope Miranda's recovery goes as speedily as possible. If I get the chance, I'll be sure to return and visit her!

Please say hello to her for me!

'Thank you for always looking out for me. I'll look out for myself at Rhodes Island, and continue my research...'

Hm... alright, I think that'll do it!

Here you are! I've been looking for you all day.

Skyfire!

What do you need me for? Is something the matter?

Didn't you tell me you wanted some reference literature? I've found you a few papers along the lines of your abstract. Also, some that might be unrelated in terms of content, but I feel the research methods are worth consulting.

Yes, all here. Take your pick.

Skyfire... are you saying—this is all for me...?!

Hold it! I just had the chance to look while I was checking over documents, don't you get... wraagh!

Skyfire! Listen to me... I've run my in-depth geological stratification analysis! Ohhh! Eyjafjalla commended me, too!

Really? Let me see!

Well, isn't this a job well done...

I'm assuming you didn't go adventuring again for this data? Hm?

Not at all! I applied for a mission, and worked alongside the other operators, all properly!

I have it figured out now! No matter what, I'll continue doing the research I want to do!

I still have so many things I'm curious about, so many phenomena I want to figure out... I won't leave anything unfinished no matter the results!

But I don't want to worry everyone either! I won't get carried away like that again!

Not to mention I'm going to pay a friend a visit sometime soon, too...

If I'm overly exhausted or hurt by then, it'll be awfully embarrassing for me to meet her!