"Mr. Charles..." Lily raised her head aggrievedly, looking at the Captain in front of her, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.
She had finally become a true human, something she had dreamed of for years. She should have been happy, but the current situation filled her heart with strong unease.
Smiling, Charles helped Lily up from the ground, gently stroking her fluffy head with his hand.
"Lily, you always worried that your other-plane parents would reject you. Now that you've turned back into a human, you can return."
"Over the years, you and your mice have helped me quite a lot. To be honest, given your age, joining me on sea adventures is truly burdensome for you. I could have made you leave the ship earlier, but I didn't. That's my debt to you."
"Luckily, you achieved your purpose for boarding the ship, and I can repay the favor I owe you. I've prepared the ship for your journey home; you can board any time."
