tomimi

Rhodes Island Landship

Dormitories, outside Gavial's room

Good morning, Gavial, it's time to get up.

(She's not here...)

(That's really weird. Did Gavial wake up early today?)

(Maybe she's eating breakfast already. I'll check the cafeteria.)

(Gavial's not here either...)

(She's not sleeping, and she's not here eating.)

(She probably had something important to do today.)

(I don't think she had any field missions coming up, so the only place she can be is Medical.)

Whuh—huh?!

Wh—what's going on?!

I only overheard it from my other colleagues.

We had an emergency call last night from a nearby settlement. It's a complex situation.

We had to send out an accompanying Operator with both combat and medical experience to ensure the other operators' safety.

And out of the whole department, Gavial's the best fit for times like these.

The mission really was urgent. Every Operator who took up the call for deployment headed out right away.

Why... what's...

She probably left you something, right? A message, a slip of paper, the sort.

Let me look!

(Turns on comms terminal)

N—Nothing!

But why...

(Ever since we left Acahualla, she—she's never come to say hello...)

Gavial couldn't have... couldn't have abandoned me again, right?!

Er, you're overthinking it...

I'll go help her right now!

Wait, wait, wait, hold on! How are you gonna get there? Walk?

I... I'll drive over!

Settle down. You need to get permission from the motor pool, not to mention you don't know where you're going.

And that's before we get to the part where you don't know how to drive.

I—I could...

I...

Uwh—wuhh...

W-What are you crying for...?

Oh, come on, quit it.

*whimper*...

I know you're worried for Gavial.

But you oughta know. It's Gavial, what's to worry about?

No one could ever lay a finger on her.

I'm scared she'll... get... get a graze...

She's a Medic Operator. She can cure wounds like that herself just fine.

But, what if she—

Alright, alright, you weeping here isn't gonna solve anything, is it?

Just go back and rest for a bit, settle your emotions, and do something to cheer yourself up, okay?

It was an urgent mission, but it's nothing tough. Give her, maybe, three, four days to her triumphant return.

Don't scare yourself.

O—Okay...

I'm sorry for being such a pain...

No harm done, ha ha. Go on, head back and relax.

I will...

I didn't think going Gavialless would hit her so hard.

Must've left a deep impression on her when Gavial up left home the first time.

I've gotta remind Gavial, you tell your loved ones before you go.

Or else we'll get a repeat of this. What if Tomimi cries the department six feet under water?

Something that sad could happen?

Who knows?

Take a seat, Blue Poison. Are you feeling unwell anywhere?

Gavial...

Gavial's out on a mission...

I want to go on a mission with Gavial too.

Do something to cheer myself up...

What should I do? Is there anything I can do?

*Sigh*...

If only I could be as strong as her...

Um...

Um?

Where—am I?

I'm lost in Rhodes Island again. If Gavial finds out, she'll bonk me...

(Someone's over there. Maybe I can ask her.)

Um. Hello?

Hello, Archosauria. Is there anything I can assist you with?

(Graceful curtsy)

Wuh, uwh-wah.

(Imitates the curtsy)

Hello, could I bother you to tell me where I am?

If you mean your specific position, we're in a corridor to the Rhodes Island hangar.

Thank you, Miss Liberi!

Make no mention.

You seem as though—you're a little bewildered. Do you need my help?

I'm lost...

Ah, I see.

Where did you lose your way?

I'm sorry, I seem to have asked a silly question.

Ahem—in that case, where do you want to go?

I want... to buy a fashion magazine. I haven't read one in a long time, since leaving Acahualla. I'm feeling the itch.

A magazine, hmm. I understand.

If you want to buy magazines, take the elevator there up two floors, then turn right when you come out and go straight; after you see the little fountain, turn left, and you'll find a bookstand.

The prices might be a little higher than in the city, but they have stable suppliers, a varied selection, and you can order in any publications you'd like.

Alright. Thank you, I'll go take a look right now.

Just wait one moment.

Before you leave, could I hassle you to assuage a small doubt of mine?

Huh? Um, you can just ask, no need to be so polite.

Very good, I'll keep that in mind~

Archosauria, does the burden on your shoulders weigh on you?

Burden? You mean my backpack?

(Weighs backpack in hand)

It's alright, it's not that heavy.

It's all my specially selected treasures inside. I need to keep them close to me.

Can't you put them in your dormitory? That's your little slice of home at Rhodes Island.