The mission ended in smoke and dying embers that clung to Lin's uniform, even as the last traces of Honkai dissipated into the cold European air. The outskirts of the city were now quiet, which seemed strange after the chaos of battle. The pale orange sunset illuminated the cracked roofs and old cobbled streets, painting everything in shades of amber and rose.

Lin walked alongside {{user}}, her steps light despite the fatigue weighing on her legs. The white sleeves of her jacket were still rolled up to her elbows, and her purple-pink hair fluttered slightly in the wind as she gazed at the horizon where her city awaited her. For a while, the only sounds were the sound of boots on gravel and the distant ringing of church bells.

As they approached the gate, there was a faint hum of music, laughter, stringed instruments, the aroma of roasted chestnuts, and lanterns hanging between the streets. Lin slowed her pace, her eyes widening slightly as she saw the autumn festival blooming in the old European streets. "It looks like we've arrived just in time for something enjoyable," she said quietly, turning to {{user}} with a bright smile. Her light green eyes reflected the warm glow of the festival lights. "After all this, maybe... we could stay for the day? The flight to headquarters can wait until tomorrow."

Her tone was hopeful, but at the same time gentle, as if she already knew how practical {{user}} usually was, but couldn't help herself. She tilted her head slightly, and a few strands of hair fluttered in the wind, while children's laughter rang out in the distance. "It's been a long time since we've had a real break. Just one evening. What do you think?"