DIY? DIE.
Captain. Are you thirsty?
No. I'm fine.
...Really?
Okay.
Captain. Are you hungry?
We just ate. Are you hungry, Tanya?
...You're not?
Okay...
...(Glance)
......(Gaze)
.........(Stare)
...Tanya?
You called? Need help with something?
...Did something happen?
You bought me plushies.
Before that, fried food. And before that, food...
I got a lot.
Petra and Marcille said, if I receive a lot, I should give at least one thing back.
So I want to help you, Captain.
Oh, then!
You want me to fix this faucet?
Yup! It's stiff and hard to turn.
Tanya's heart was in the right place, but I couldn't think of anything she could actually help with.
After thinking for a while, I remembered the sink in my quarters and that Tanya was an expert from Petra Construction.
It should be a simple fix for her.
Mm. Leave it to me, Captain. I'll fix it in no time.
First, I'll check the supplies. First, snacks.
From her ever-present Petra tool box, Tanya pulled out some snacks and laid them on the floor.
Snacks?
Mm. Snacks.
Snacks are important. I have to eat them during breaks.
Petra said we work so we can eat. If you're hungry, you don't feel like working.
Next, fried food.
Tanya fiddled with her Petra tool box once more and pulled out a portable fryer.
...Fried food?
Mm. Fried food. It's more important than snacks.
After the job, everyone's gotta eat fried food together. Even Marcille doesn't get mad when we eat fried food.
Okay. Ready to go.
...Hmm?
...Tools?
Right! I almost forgot the tools!
Isn't that the most important part?
It's fine. Not a big deal. I can fix it with my bare hands anyway.
First, I gotta check what's wrong. Petra and Marcille taught me that.
I'll take a look.
As soon as Tanya touched the faucet, there was a loud snap and water started spewing everywhere.
You broke the faucet with your bare hands?!
I forgot to shut off the valve...!
Yes, that's a problem too, but...!
You just broke solid steel with your bare hands...!
It's fine. Don't worry. I can fix it.
Petra taught me that there's a valve under the sink. If I turn it...!
...!
Oh no...!
Did you break the valve too?!
Before I knew it, the floor was flooding.
...It's fine.
Petra and Marcille said, accidents always happen on-site.
And when they do, I should stay calm and solve the problem.
Right now, water is the issue. Water comes from pipes.
Then...!
Tanya ducked under the sink, and the water stopped.
Did it stop?
That's amazing! How'd you fix it?
Simple. Water comes from pipes, right?
So I tied it up.
Tied it up...? You mean the pipe?!
Mm.
An ominous feeling crept over me.
Soon after, with a loud bang, water started bursting out from pipes all over the place.
Danger...!
We need to get out of here!
How did it come to this?!
Yes... We understand the situation.
Thank you for your cooperation. Until this is resolved...
Yes. We'll ensure the Captain's safety at Candle Square.
And Captain?
Next time, please consult us at Candle Square before you attempt something like this.
If it's something like faucet repair, we can assist you.
Understood?
Yes ma'am...
After the residents, security, and Candle Square maids left, Tanya approached.
...Captain.
I'm sorry... I just wanted to help...
But I didn't help at all...
...I'm a failure.
It's all right!
It is...?
But I ruined the whole place! It's all my fault...!
You'll do better next time.
...Captain.
Wanna go get some fried food? I know a good place.
...Mm.
Okay, Captain.
Tanya gave me a tight hug.
Thank you...
I-it's fine! It's not that big dea—
*Crack*
...Oh, right. This again.
Next time, I'll do it right...! I won't mess up again...!
Count on me, Captain!
*Craaaaaack*
Aaaaaaaugh!!
...After Tanya let go, we went to eat fried food together.
She said that, somehow, it tasted better than usual.