Oh… I see. I'm…

「* A small sigh.」

Glad to see you found a nice boss. Sorry… for…

「* God this was awkward.」

For … not being h ere for you, or making you feel that you needed to find a different one, or…. whatever I did.

「* Not trying to guilt trip, more than to clear up things.」

Seems you… work somewhere else, now.

「* A small, quiet sigh.」

Of course I recognize you. You're my precious pippins after all… Even if you say a lot has happened.

You… lost the shine in your eyes. I guess that's something that worries me.

… But, I will try not to be too protective, after all…

「* Looking around.」

《 still being respected 'after all this time', because despite him wanting to coddle her, he refrains.」

… Nobody… hurt you, right?

Oh…
I'm so glad!

「* He almost reaches out to hug her, but hesitates.」

I was so worried something atrocious happened to you since you went missingー ah, you sound so tired… and you look tired too.

「* It's clear the interaction she had with him trying to let her be more independent was actually 》

「* Tenses.」

… Pippins?

「* He promised he wouldn't make a big deal of it. He just had to… trust her. He just had to wait here. She'll come back. Right? He… He was trying to change for her, to make her happier…」

Thank you, pippins.
I'll trust you. Stay safe and do let me know if you need anything at all.

And, be sure to check up.

… very well. I'll tell the hathys to leave you be.
please, promise to not get hurt.

… can i trust you to not get hurt, pippins?

I see.
I… thought I was helping you stay safe.