Calian wakes up from his bed, his brown eyes looking at the white ceiling. With his armor replaced with a hospital gown, he has the appearance of a man in his 30s with brown skin, a black ponytail, and a scar over his left eye. The gaps in the gown show a toned body covered in scars.

Confused as to where he's at, he sits up and looks at himself before hearing a familiar voice to his right.

"Uncle, I suggest not getting up yet."

He looks to his right to see Lutrex sitting on her bed while a small creature slightly larger than a human hand was sitting on top of a burger beside her, placed on a pile of tissues to not dirty the sheets.

He looks to his right to see Lutrex sitting on her bed while a small creature slightly larger than a human hand was sitting on top of a burger beside her, placed on a pile of tissues to not dirty the sheets [https://img.wattpad.com/47a4ad928cb7856475b92e449c0864ccd63bb75a/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f49534351597a56485762467776413d3d2d313333353834353032302e313735373563333066363435646335613533333334373338373039342e706e67?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]

The small being resembled a combination of a dumbo octopus, a flan, and a pancake. The right side of its head and the tip of its right fin have splotches of dark brown, the rest of its body is a lighter brown in coloration and the webbing between each tentacle is a transparent yellow.

The right side of its head and the tip of its right fin have splotches of dark brown, the rest of its body is a lighter brown in coloration and the webbing between each tentacle is a transparent yellow [https://img.wattpad.com/ffa6ae8cfdc288fd0ec65593e633a11ae9ac2679/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f48783137574a75644d476b4e47413d3d2d313333353834353032302e313735373563366337393838323539343231323839343438373033342e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]

As for Lutrex, she is now wearing a short, black dress with a silver rose print on her left torso, a purple ribbon as a belt, and black, thick sole, goth shoes with four metal studs on the upper. Despite being seated, the fitting dress did not hide her curvy form.

Aside from the black opera gloves, thigh-high socks, and the spiky wrist and ankle bands, the most eye-catching piece of her outfit is the blue, star-shaped pendant hanging from her black choker.

Without the helmet, Lutrex has a beautiful, young face with purple glowing irises and black scleras. She has pale, slightly purple skin that looks soft to the touch and long, silky black hair.

Her expressionless face made her look like a cool beauty illuminated by the sunlight peeking out through the blinds.

While most men would be awestruck by such a figure or confused as to why they are there, Calian was relieved that his niece is alive and well. It did make him wonder how long he was out.

Pushing it aside for now, he lays back down on the bed and continues to talk to Lutrex.

"What about you? Getting shocked and choked by power armor usually leads to death."

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"I am fine thanks to my biology and the combat suit. Your rapid response also saved me from an unfortunate fate. Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"Oh, but Pancake does want to say something to you."

Lutrex lifts Pancake off the burger, now with a hole on the top bun, and stands up. She walks towards her uncle and places the critter on his chest.

Pancake drags himself toward Calian's face and starts to violently slap him.

"Ow. Ow. Ow. Okay, I get it. I'll protect your big sister better."

Lutrex retrieves Pancake with her hands, removing him from Calian who has multiple suction marks on his face due to the assault.

"No Pancake, we do not attack recovering patients. That is bad."

The critter deflates due to the scolding it receives from his "sister". Lutrex then looks back at Calian to say something, her face showing regret.

"Uncle, I wanted to apologize."

"What for? The power armor thing?"

"Yes. Had I kept my distance, I would not be incapacitated and you would not have been hurt because of my actions."

"You have nothing to say sorry about, I was dumb enough to drop down and try to melee said power armor. Besides, if you didn't get close and break his gun then he would've just pinned us with bullets until reinforcements arrived.

"But-"

"No buts. Just take my word for it."

"...Very well, Uncle."

Lutrex returns to her bed to sit on it, placing Pancake back on his burger. Calian looks back at her and asks another question.

"Hey Lu? If you do become an agent, what will you do after that?"

"Hmmm?"

"Your reason for becoming an agent is because of your mom, right? To understand why she gave up her life to save you?"

The oni remembers her nightmare where the lone woman with swords looks back at Lutrex with a tearful smile. Despite the pain in her chest, she answers.

"...Yes."

"What will you do after you become an agent?"

"I... do not know. I did not think of that."

"Hmmm..."

Calian crosses his arms while closing his eyes, thinking of what to say next. After he opens his eyes again, he continues.

"...If you become an agent, can you promise me something?"

Lutrex raises her eyebrow while Pancake tilts his head.

"A promise? What is it?"

"Can you promise me that after you become an agent, after you become a Spear... that you find something else to do after?"

"...What?"

Lutrex shares Pancake's confusion as Calian continues to talk.

"Find something else to do that isn't because of another person. A goal that you want to reach for yourself that'll make you happy."

"Can you promise me you'll do that?"

Lutrex was quiet, her mind racing because of what was being asked of her. Despite the uncertainty she felt inside, she still answers the older man's request.

"...I promise."

*sigh*

Satisfied, Calian sits up from his bed and moves his legs toward the edge of the bed. Staring back at Lutrex, he straightens his back and coughs before continuing.

"Good. Then by my right as a Spear of Arkham, you're officially an agent."

"Congratulations, Ms. Roko."

Calian gives a warm smile as he announces his niece's success. Lutrex's eyes widen as her mouth hangs open from what her uncle said. After recovering from the shock, Lutrex stands up and gives a bow with Pancake following her movement.

"Thank you, uncle. I will not disappoint you."

"You won't. I believe in you."

Lutrex then stands up and walks towards Calian. Her uncle raises an eyebrow, curious at her action.

"Uhhh, what are you doing Lutrex"

Lutrex raises her arms as she gets closer.

"I would like to give you a hug to show my appreciation."

Calian's face pales at the thought as he holds up his hands to tell her to stop.

"I- I'm good, Lutrex. You don't need to do that."

Lutrex lowers her arms and her head, sad at the rejection.

"Oh... I see."

Calian, now full of guilt, sighs and outstretched his arms to accept the hug.

"G-give me a hug."

Moments later, nurses would be called to the report of a man screaming in pain inside one of the private rooms.