The narrator decides to repair things with Commander Ethan, choosing him first because his affection is least negative. She offers to sit with him and discuss mission details, but he refuses. She recalls the original Queena publicly stripped and humiliated Ethan and vows not to force him. An accidental intimate mishap tears Ethan's clothing, triggering an "Unexpected Touch" event that grants bond progress (+5%, +100) while his affection drops by 20. Ethan reacts as she pleads, 'My life's on the line!' The episode ends with damaged trust and consequences left unresolved.