Arknights:A Doctor's Journey

Chapter 21: Things To Come.....

Third-Person POV

On The Jet Back To Rhodes Island With Arata & Co.....

"So.....what happens now with yours truly?" asked Wodan with a curious smile while he polished his shield with 'borrowed' rag from Kjerag

"Simple. We get you settled in Rhodes Island & deal with any future operations or individuals I missed while I was gone. On top of that, I need to get the girls here settled." said Arata in calm tone of voice while looking in the direction of Mostima, Kjera, & Pramanix

The aforementioned girls in question heard this & gave Arata & Wodan in an individual gesture to let them know they understood the situation at hand.

"No worries, Arata~" said Mostima with a flirtatious wink & smile while giving a peace sign

"Of course, Doktah Arata. Glad to be aboard." said Pramanix with a beautiful smile

But all Kjera did was nod & smile at this while giving Arata a sly smile. Arata understood this & quickly turned his attention to everyone else who took part in this whole operation. Arata stood up from his seat & cleared his throat so everyone could pay attention to what he has to say.

"*Ahem* I would first like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being involved in this whole operation. I know this wasn't what you expected, but thank you for pushing through it nonetheless." said Arata while bowing his head to everyone in a thankful tone of voice

"No problem, Doc! Heck, if all operations are like this with ya, then sign me up!" said Nian with a smile while sticking her tongue out

"We're just to see that things turned alright! Not to mention that you're okay too, Doktah!" said Angelina with a cheerful smile

"I'm always down for a good brawl! Plus, it's not everyday we get involved in a country's revolution." said FE Eater with a smirk while cracking her knuckles

"Yeah! Plus, it was fun visiting home for a bit! Although I wish we could've stayed for celebration party." said Aurora with an tired expression while she stretched her back

"Don't worry about it, Arata! Hey, how bout you pay me back by going mountain climbing with me next time!" said Cliffheart with a playful expression

"Thank you Doktah Arata. Although I'd wish you were more careful during this whole operation. Please try to remember that." said Silence with a worried yet thankful expression while she fixed her glasses

"Call on me if you need any help, Doktah." said Skadi with her usual expression while walking up to Arata while handing him a piece of paper with her phone number on it

Although Skadi's action surprised everyone, Arata quickly put the phone number in his pocket & said something to divert everyone's attention from Skadi's action.

"Thanks again. But there is one thing I would ask of all of you." said Arata in a now nervous tone of voice

Obviously, this got everyone's attention, including Wodan, Mostima, Pramanix, & Kjera who were watching this interaction from behind. So much that the aforementioned who were watching got even closer so they could listen.

"I would really appreciate if none of you told anyone about what I look like under this Hood Mask of mine." said Arata in an even more nervous tone of voice

"Why? Dude, you were quite the looker! Heck, you made the Saintness of Kjerag blush at the sight of ya!" yelled Wodan with a shocked look on his face while pointing Pramanix who now had an embarrassed expression

Everyone who didn't know about this interaction made them turn their attention to Pramanix who was now covering her face with her hands to hide her embarrassed expression. Kjera on the hand was patting Pramanix on her head to comfort her.