She said at last, her tone begrudging but softer than before.
"You actually followed directions for once."
Sid let out a tired laugh.
"You mean we followed directions. I was the one cleaning, remember? You were just there for… moral yelling."
Evelise frowned but didn't argue. Instead, she gave a short nod, as if admitting… very reluctantly that he had a point. Before Sid could say anything else, a faint chime echoed. His HUD flickered to life, displaying a glowing message.
[Task Complete: Clean the Cabin Interior]
"Finally!"
Sid muttered, straightening up. But then his eyes widened as the interface shifted. A black heart symbol pulsed faintly over Evelise's chest in the overlay, and a small +5 appeared beside it. The heart glowed dimly before settling into a softer shade, not completely dark anymore.
[SYSTEM MESSAGE!]
[+5 Bond Points gained]
[Current BP: 15 / 100]
[Heart Status: Black]
"What the hell is that…?"
