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Eh?

One moment, Gummy. Don't start running around just yet.

Your wound's not as light as you think it is. Hold still so I can apply another dose of medicine.

It really isn't that serious though.

Honest! I swear!

It just... kind of stings a little bit, that's all...

Be a good girl, don't move.

Fine, if you say so!

You've taken a lot of hits.

The scar from the previous injury seems to have gotten a bit lighter. I'm not sure if the wound this time is going to leave a mark.

I hope it doesn't.

The nice ladies from the Medical Department give me a super easy-to-use ointment. I rub it on every day, and the scars go right away!

Sure enough. All the scars you've gotten this last year have been treated pretty well.

But...

But?

Gummy, when those bounty hunters attacked us earlier, you could've avoided getting injured, right?

Why didn't you keep chasing after them?

When you were about to knock them out, you hesitated and held back... That's dangerous, Gummy.

But, I...

I didn't have a choice.

Gummy...

Instructor Dur-nar asked me about your habit before.

The Instructor...

You're afraid, aren't you?

...Mhm.

I'm very afraid.

The third time, I couldn't control myself...

I keep thinking back to that time at the school. I get nightmares about it. Even my night light doesn't help.

I... I know. You toss and turn and have trouble sleeping.

Both Zima and I know, but this is something you have to overcome by yourself, so we try not to say too much.

Mhm...

But, Gummy, we're all worried about you.

I'm trying my hardest.

Yes, I know. You are trying.

You're the strongest one out of all of us.

You don't need a night light to fall asleep anymore, right?

Though you still sometimes come running to me and Zima.

Mhm...

I'll work hard to grow up and get over my bad habits.

I also asked Amiya and Dr. Kal'tsit. Dr. Kal'tsit said that Papa and Mama have very dangerous jobs, and it'll be really hard to see them.

Do you want to go look for them?

I do. But I can't yet.

I don't want Papa and Mama to see me like this. I don't want them to think that I'm a bad girl.

So I can't yet.

You're not a bad girl, Gummy. You're keeping us safe.

But, but––

I'm not good enough yet...

I can't control myself, and I hurt other people.

Istina, what should I do?

You'll find a way.

You might not be able to change things right away, but that's okay too. We'll here with you.

We'll always be with you, so don't be afraid.

Istina...

Yeah! As long as you're with me, I have nothing to be afraid of!

Alright, brave little bear, don't let yourself get hurt anymore!

Owwie, stop poking! Stop poking me, it hurts!

So now you know it hurts?

Alright, all done applying the medicine. Zima and the others should be back soon.

Let's go check on them.

Okay!

Have a nice rest?

I'm all better now, Zima!

I treated her wounds, so they won't get in the way.

How are things on your end?

Getting some bad vibes from that village up ahead. It's too quiet.

Might be another bounty hunter trap for all we know, so keep your guard up.

Our mission was originally to search for the missing children. My, what an unexpected turn of events.

How did we get all these bounty hunters after us?

Huh? They were the ones who started it!

Those bastards had two kids tied up! Weren't we looking for missing children?

Well, whatever. We already got ourselves involved, so we can't just turn a blind eye now.

They might've gotten away last time, but they won't get that lucky again.

Just don't get too carried away. They aren't exactly easy to deal with.

Plus, those children are their hostages. We can't get them too worked up.

If the bad guys show up again, I'll protect everyone!

Don't worry, I'm gonna send them packing!

But, what if they don't show up?

Um... Then, I'll flush them out?

Pain in my ass.

I have an idea.

Hello—

Excuse me, is anyone home?

Hello—

Huh.

Guess not...

Well, looks like we won't learn anything new here.

Guess we should get going then.

So we're to return empty-handed? They will have to send some other operators out to try again.

Oh... But that means they'll be sending more experienced operators, right?

Yeah, that's right!

I heard that, err, whatsherface... Well, whatever, there's a super strong bounty hunter who can tear down entire buildings with her bare hands!

*Sigh*...

(Rosalind, you're a terrible actor...)

(Hey, I was never good at this stuff!!)

Let's get going!

I'm sure the senior operators will be able to catch the bad guys!

Huh?!

(I hear something! Someone's coming!)

Gummy, be careful!

Huff...