I understand. Thank you again for being so courteous. [That's more than he could ever ask from a friend. Riza's so kind. ]

What I'm struggling with is...a problem relating back to my original world. It's not a simple matter that can be explained easily.

Did you have troubles with home before leaving, Lieutenant?

[He can't be the only one okay.]

Don't we all have problems of some sort where we come from?

[She says it with a wry twist to her mouth, almost cheekily, but sobers up immediately afterwards.]

There were problems I had to find a solution to, but they were issues I had support for and nothing I had to handle on my own. [For which she's eternally grateful for.] Why do you ask?

You're quite right, I was just curious.

Everyone deals with their own problems in a different way. We're both no exception to this.

[He feels a little silly for not counting on others as much. Maybe next time he'll talk to Riza with an open mind.]


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You can always let me know if you need help with any of those problems.

[Next time....! For now, they've got Important Mission Preparations to cover, and she holds out her book, opened halfway.]

What about this outfit?

[With any luck, they'll get the hang of this in the next hour...]