Catherine (Hela)/Side Tale 4

Catherine and Lynn walk side by side to carry out their mission. Suddenly, as she is about to step out of the shadow of a building, Catherine stops in her tracks.

 Lynn: Catherine, is something up?
Lynn. Hathor. Shadow Guard.

 Catherine: ...You go first. I'll catch up with a different path.
Catherine. Hela. Shadow Guard, Night Owl.

 Lynn: I don't think splitting up is a good idea. Can you tell me the reason?

 Catherine: Of course I have a reason for doing this.

 Catherine: Relax. Even if we split up, I will not delay the mission's progress.

 Lynn: It's not the progress that I'm worried about. What's up with you?

 Catherine: Mind your own business. Stop prying into mine.

 Lynn: You suddenly stopped just as you were about to walk into the sunlight... Are you allergic?

 Catherine: Not at all.

 Lynn: Then... Seeing how you've wrapped yourself so tightly, are you worried about tanning your skin?

 Catherine: I think you've misunderstood me here.

 Lynn: But I need to know what's happening to you. Take this as your mission partner's concern.

 Catherine: ...Fine. The sunlight is too harsh, it's affecting my composure for this mission.

 Lynn: Oh? That's entirely unexpected. So you just...hate sunlight?

 Catherine: Must I "hate" everything that affects my composure? Then fine. I hate sunlight.

 Lynn: No wonder you always took on the night missions.

 Lynn: What's wrong with sunlight? You could use some time under the sun. It's good for your health.

 Catherine: I don't see the benefit of fooling around under the sun.

 Lynn: I don't mean fooling around.

 Lynn: Getting some sunshine can boost your metabolism and maybe even make you look less pale.

 Catherine: Those who live in darkness do not need sunlight.

 Lynn: Just stop with those cryptic mutterings already. Here, come try it out. Sunlight is nothing to be afraid of.

 Catherine: ...I never said I'm afraid of sunlight.

 Lynn: Then have a bask. Your aversion could very well cost you a mission in the future.

 Lynn: Avoiding sunlight while chasing Union members could slow you down, you know?

 Catherine: Then, I'll do as you say. To boost...metabolism.

 Lynn: That's right, just like that. Slowly reach out your hand into the sunlight...

 Catherine: Why are you treating me like a newborn?

 Lynn: When it comes to basking under the sun, a newborn has a much wealthier experience than you- Why did you retract your hand?

 Catherine: You should go ahead. I feel like you're now a much bigger eyesore than the sun.

 Lynn: ... Okay, fine. Don't fall behind, now.
After Lynn leaves, Catherine does not follow immediately. Instead, she inches carefully into the sunlight.

 Catherine: The light does sting... But perhaps...it's not too bad.

 Lynn: I told you, didn't I? Basking in the sun is pretty cozy, right?
Lynn suddenly voices out her remark from behind Catherine.

 Catherine: Lynn! You...haven't left?

 Lynn: I was worried about you. But looks like I've got nothing to worry about.

 Catherine: You're too nosy.

 Lynn: At least being nosy is having a good effect. Can we move on now?
Shadow Decree. Lounge.

 Lynn: Catherine, have you been avoiding me these past few days?

 Catherine: I was just looking for a quiet place to stay without getting a "healthy" dose of rays.

 Lynn: Or you can accept other people's good intentions sometimes and stop staying all alone.

 Lynn: Today's healthy meal is pork liver noodles. Animal organs help to replenish vitamins and relieve anemia-

 Catherine: Healthy meals make me lose my appetite.

 Lynn: Not only you stay up late doing missions, but you often skip meals. If you keep this up, your body functions will decline.

 Catherine: I wish my hearing would decline right now...

 Lynn: Don't act so tough. I saw you taking a nutrient capsule the other day.

 Lynn: Do it for the sake of Shadow Decree. Eat some so that you'll be able to perform missions with a stronger body, okay?

 Catherine: ...I don't eat green peppers.

 Lynn: Don't be picky like a child. Green peppers are good for you.

 Catherine: So bitter... Your cooking skill doesn't match your good intentions.

 Catherine: This is all I can eat. There's a mission. I'm leaving.

 Lynn: Catherine, come back! Finish the green peppers you hid under the noodles!