"Tell me, what's it like traveling across the vast cosmos?" I asked, handing Samus the wrench. She was giving her gunship a tune-up. By tonight, she will be gone for a few days, having accepted a mission to track down a heinous space outlaw.
She chuckled. "Not as eventful or romantic as books make it out to be. A stray asteroid or two—sometimes even enemy ships—does get in my way but that's nothing this baby's blaster can't take care of."
"I see," I said, somehow feeling a little wistful. "This is your profession, after all. You must have seen so much, done so much…"
"Sure, bounty hunting has its pros, but fighting in tournaments helps keep me sharp, you know."
I rubbed my arm in unease. "…But what if something happens…"
Samus paused, looking at me. "Hey, come on, aren't I always careful?"
I remained silent, averting my gaze. A hand gently cupped my chin, coaxing me to look into her sapphire eyes.
"Don't I always come back?"
After a moment, I finally spoke up. "It's just… I'll miss you."
Her voice was full of warmth. "My place is here. No matter how far I travel, no matter what I see or do…nothing could ever keep me away. Not anymore. I have you to thank for that."
It was truly reassuring, hearing such heartfelt words.
"Tell you what, how's about we go on a trip sometime. Anywhere you want," she caressed my cheek.
How I smiled. "I will hold you to that promise."
