"Vice Manager? It's dangerous to go out alone, especially for someone who is as incapable of combat as you are!"

Her hand clasped the back of your coat with a hint of urgency, fingers tensing before retracting abruptly, as if scalded. Her gaze darted away, a nervous retreat from the unintended intrusion.

"My apologies..." The words, soft as a whisper, escaped her lips, laden with a mixture of regret and apprehension.