Xenoblade Chronicles 2: The New Future

Chapter 26: Bounded by the Flow

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"... And that is the current situation." Mythra explained to me.

Moments ago I woke up after I heard an explosion not so far away from our position. It did scare me, to the point it awoke me instantly. As suspicious as it sounded, I woke up between Mythra's arms. She was saying 'everything is okay', in an attempt to comfort me.

Definitely the explosions weren't normal. I was puzzled as to exactly what was happening.

I did retaliated by being stubborn that something was happening and that I had to do something. However, before I did anything, Mythra begged me to listen to her words. At the end, I agreed and she explained to me everything that had happened so far.

I had a better grasp of the situation and the explosions made more sense.

However, I felt bad the moment I realized I was sleeping all this time and that I wasn't helping. It made me look like I didn't care and I hated that so much.

We immediately got up and I went directly to the bathroom to get changed. However, Mythra tried to stop me this whole time and she told me to take it easy; I didn't listen and I just went ahead. I washed my face and I also washed up my arms. After I was done, I got out of the bathroom and I saw her, already changed as well.

However, before I headed towards the door, Mythra stopped me immediately.

"Wh-" I said but I got interrupted.

"We won't go, you haven't eaten yet." She said with a serious tone as she put both of her hands on her sides.

"Eat can wa-" I said but I got interrupted once again.

"No. Stop it. Don't be stupid and go and eat. I won't let you do anything before you have something in your stomach." She said in a very bossy manner.

"Also, take it easy my guy! Did you just forget what happened to you earlier!?" She said to put some sense on the table.

I looked at her serious eyes. I saw a change in them. They looked... Protective.

"Are you serious, Kev!? Do you even think you can fight after what happened to you?" She said to me. Her voice was firm and it showed confidence.

"Think about yourself for a moment. Pause and analyze. I know you are smart enough to figure it out but damn..." She added.

I immediately became perplexed in my place. I started thinking about her words. I also avoided eye contact as I kept processing the situation.

"Look at me." She told me. I did as she commanded.

"Look... I know you want to help and whatnot... But currently, you aren't in conditions to endure a stressful task like this." She said. Her voice dynamism really changed and she emphasized a lot of important words. I kept listening as I understood she was very serious.

"Think for a moment... You recently went through an anxiety attack. Do you think you have the mental fortitude and resilience for the foreseeable future?

You also haven't eaten anything all day. It is going to affect your performance and physical prowess.

I'm pretty sure you will understand where I'm coming from." She said a little aggressive, trying to get those words reach my reasoning.

I simply crossed my arms and I looked at her eyes.

Her facial expression said it all, she was dead serious about what she just said. I took a brief moment before answering.