As the golden hues of dawn began to break through the thick canopy of the forest, Tarkor hovered mid-air, his legs crossed, and eyes tightly shut. The stillness around him was a sharp contrast to the chaos that had recently unfolded. He endeavored to contact Whis, the angelic mentor who had guided him and his brother for many years. Alas, his meditation proved fruitless; Whis remained unresponsive. Tarkor's mind, however, could not attain the tranquility necessary, as the raucous antics nearby served as a constant distraction. Brakkar, with his towering and muscular frame, had found a new source of amusement in Officer Mina, a spirited and determined woman. She was fervently attempting to evade his playful harassment, her movements swift yet ultimately futile against his superior speed and strength. Her efforts to dodge him proved futile, as Brakkar seemed to derive immense joy from her evident frustration. "Earthling, the more you resist my brother, the more he annoys you... believe me, I know," Tarkor muttered, the last part barely audible to himself.

"Enough already!" Mina snapped, ducking under one of Brakkar's massive arms only to find herself cornered once more. Her breaths came in short, frustrated bursts as she glared up at her captor. "This isn't funny!" Brakkar chuckled heartily, his deep voice reverberating through the forest. Clearly reveling in the situation, he replied, "Come on, lighten up! I swear I'm not trying to make you my personal sparring dummy." Brakkar's antics continued unabated as he pretended to be mesmerized by every little action Mina performed. His large, calloused hands ruffled her hair, and he exaggeratedly mimicked her every move, causing her to huff in exasperation. Whenever she attempted to move away, he'd pop up beside her with an exaggerated "Boo!" and a laugh that echoed among the trees, startling small animals into scurrying for cover. "Seriously, stop!" Mina exclaimed as Brakkar playfully reached for another bear hug. This time, he lifted her off the ground, his powerful arms encircling her with an iron grip. Mina wriggled and kicked, trying to break free, but Brakkar was relentless. He began to float a few feet off the ground, adding to her sense of helplessness. "Gotcha!" Brakkar exclaimed, laughing heartily as Mina squirmed in his grip. "You're fun to play with! I haven't had this much entertainment since I mistook a rock for giant crab eggs!"

"Let me go, you brute!" Mina yelled, struggling against his hold. "This is not a game!" Despite her best efforts, Mina could not break free from Brakkar's firm hold. Her strength was no match for the Saiyan's. "I am not your plaything, put me down!" she growled, her voice edged with fury. "Earth to Tall and Stupid, PUT ME DOWN!" Brakkar just laughed, refusing to let her go. "No way, you're too much fun! Besides, you're the best workout I've had in ages!" Brakkar's playful torment didn't stop there. As he held Mina tightly in his bear hug, he began to use his tail to poke and prod her, adding to her frustration. His tail would brush against her face or tap her shoulder, causing her to flinch and scowl. "You're like a cornered beast!" he teased, thoroughly enjoying her irritation.

"Stop poking me with your tail!" Mina shouted, her voice rising in anger. "This is humiliating!" Brakkar's grin widened as he continued to poke her with his tail, his laughter echoing through the forest. "Oh, come on, Mina! You're making this too easy!" Mina's patience was wearing thin. She tried to ignore him, but Brakkar's relentless teasing made it impossible. He started to hover higher, lifting her off the ground even more. "Look at you, floating up here with me!" he taunted, his tail flicking her nose. "Put me down, Brakkar!" Mina demanded, her voice filled with frustration. "This isn't funny anymore!" Brakkar's eyes sparkled with mischief as he spun her around in the air, his tail still poking and prodding. "But I'm having so much fun! You should see the look on your face!"

Meanwhile, Tarkor's patience was wearing thin. He struggled to maintain his composure, his meditation disrupted by the incessant commotion. His eyes snapped open, and his ki aura flared around him, casting a radiant glow across the clearing. His temper reached its breaking point. With a roar that echoed through the forest, Tarkor's growl resonated like a low, rumbling thunder. "BRAKKAR, PUT HER DOWN ALREADY!" he shouted, his voice laced with frustration and authority. Brakkar turned to his brother, genuinely surprised by the outburst. "Alright, alright, no need to turn Super Saiyan on me! You told me to watch her, remember?" Tarkor threw his hands up in the air, his expression a mix of exasperation and irritation. "I said watch her, not toy with her. She isn't a plaything, and Goku respected the Earthlings," he growled, his ki aura still visible, shimmering with barely contained power. The intensity of his gaze bore into Brakkar, signaling the seriousness of his demand.

Brakkar finally set Mina down, the gravity of their mission finally registering. "Got it, no more messing around," he agreed, though his playful nature always seemed to lurk just beneath the surface. Mina brushed herself off, her eyes blazing with fury as she glared at Brakkar. "You think this is a game?" she snapped, her anger palpable. "I'm not here for your entertainment!" Brakkar smirked, raising an eyebrow. "Could've fooled me. You look like you're having a blast. If looks could kill, Earth would be a crater right now." Tarkor, now calmer, approached Mina with a knowing look. "Listen, Mina," he began, his tone more measured. "It's in our nature. We respect strength and resilience, especially in women. Female Saiyans are known for their fierce independence and combat prowess. The best way to handle it is to ignore our antics and show us you're not easily rattled. Brakkar is still a young Saiyan, only twenty years old, and full of antics. I'm nine years older than him, at twenty-nine. As male Saiyans, it's in our nature to tease and rile up those we find strong and worthy."

Mina's expression softened slightly as she absorbed Tarkor's words. "So, you're saying I should just act like a female Saiyan and not let it get to me?" she asked, somewhat skeptically. Tarkor nodded, a hint of reverse psychology in his eyes. "Exactly. If you ignore him, Brakkar will start getting bored, but if you react, you'll encourage him to act out." Mina frowned, clearly not convinced. "I don't think that'll work," she muttered. Tarkor remained resolute. "Try it, Mina. See what happens. I'm his older brother; I've seen it time and time again. When you ignore him, he eventually gets bored and moves on." Reluctantly, Mina decided to give it a try. She took a deep breath and resolved to stay calm, ignoring Brakkar's attempts to provoke her. However, it didn't take long for Brakkar to notice her new approach. Sensing the change, he only escalated his antics, becoming even more relentless in his efforts to get a reaction.

Brakkar, now more determined than ever to get a reaction from Mina, began poking her even more frequently with his tail. "What's the matter, Mina? Did you finally decide to ignore me?" he taunted, his eyes gleaming with mischief. He started making funny faces at her, trying to get her to crack. "Come on, just one little laugh!" Despite her best efforts, Mina found it increasingly difficult to remain composed. Brakkar's teasing became more inventive and persistent, making it impossible for her to ignore him. He started tickling her sides with his fingers while still holding her in another one of his bear hugs. "Ticklish, aren't we?" he teased.

Mina clenched her jaw, trying to keep her composure. "Stop it, Brakkar!" she shouted, her frustration growing. "This isn't funny!" Brakkar's grin only widened. "Oh, come on, Mina! You can't resist, can you? You're just too much fun to mess with." After a few more minutes of relentless teasing, Mina finally snapped. "I told you to stop! You're insufferable!" Brakkar laughed triumphantly, clearly pleased with himself. "Well, I am bored and there is nothing else to do here." Tarkor sighed, realizing that his attempt at reverse psychology had failed. "Well, it was worth a try," he admitted. "But I guess Brakkar's energy and persistence are hard to outmatch." As Tarkor resumed his meditation, hovering a few feet above the ground, the air around them grew quiet, save for the rustling of leaves and the distant calls of nocturnal creatures returning to their burrows. The journey ahead was still fraught with challenges, but the Saiyan brothers remained steadfast in their resolve to honor their heritage and protect Earth.