After nightfall, the conservation area on the outskirts of Constellia becomes as peaceful as the streets within the city. The day's hustle and bustle has subsided, leaving only comforting lights behind.
With Bridget still out on a mission, you are here waiting for her return from the combat zone.
A transport aircraft lands on the nearby landing pad, with its vertical thrusters roaring all the while. It's the very last flight of the day.
When the rear compartment opens, you immediately recognize the person walking out.
I'm really sorry we have to meet up so late, Commandant...
But I finished everything I had to do!
Found any tasks Support Force can help with? Just say the word!
Well, missions aren't the only thing there is to do in life!
She seems a bit embarrassed, but her excitement ultimately shines through.
Here's the manifest for the final shipment.
After finishing moving the few remaining boxes from the cargo hold to the unloading area, the crew member approaches Bridget with a handheld terminal for her to review.
No objection to that.
Don't wait for me. Feel free to leave and rest yourself up for your missions tomorrow.
Understood.
With a quick salute, the crew returns to the cabin to begin preparations for takeoff.
Shall we, Commandant?
With her crew member having flown off, Bridget drops her professional demeanor and walks up to you excitedly.
[player name], Happy Valentine's Day!
Whew—it's freezing out here! Let's head inside and warm up, shall we?
You take Bridget's hand and walk toward the residential area.
Bet you're hungry now since you were on patrols, no?
I saved you a ready-to-eat meal, and it's got your favorite dishes in it!
She produces a brand-new combat ration package from behind her back. Ration packages are usually dirty with stains and wrinkles, but this one is amazingly clean.
People I met at the combat zone all wanted nothing more than a hot meal when they first got to the conservation area.
Come on, open it! I'm getting hungry myself!
Bridget nudges you with a smile like she always does.
Then, you take out the heating pack pre-mixed with water and quicklime, gently shake it, and place it back into the bag to seal it.
Hey, is this the can opener I gave you...?
It wasn't until Bridget pointed it out that you realized that her handy little gift had become one of your essential items.
C'mon, don't mention it.
I never really thought this would come in handy for you, though, [player name]!
It's unfortunate that we're both so busy, though, [player name]. I mean, I would have loved to just ditch work to meet up with you earlier today, but...
Which is why I'm glad that we're spending this leisure time together!
The bubbling sounds in the sturdy synthetic package have stopped. As you tear open the seal, hot steam and the smell of food hit you in the face.
The steam forms beads of sweat on both your foreheads.
The heater in this tent sure is working really well.
Says Bridget as she fans away the steam rising from the bag and takes out small packets of food one by one.
It's fine. We've been experiencing some major temperature drops lately in this area, so it's better to stay warm.
I won't even need to turn the heater on in my sleeping bag when we go to bed in a bit!
C'mon, don't worry about that.
I did say that I was going to stay here to make it up to you and help you relax, didn't I, [player name]?
She gives a relaxed, cheerful smile, having already arranged all the food neatly on the tray.
Here you go!
The two of you bring the hot food to your mouths.
But this food with its rich flavor is truly a luxurious treat compared to the energy bars you usually eat between missions just to keep yourself from starving.
Careful, it's hot. You want to take it slow.
A full stomach means a good night's sleep.
