Player eventually arrived shortly before the entrance to Medbay, where he exaggerated a snail like pace, to once again, prepare himself for Captain.

He already knew before that the pale Crewmate was extremely sensitive, especially comments about constructive criticism, so it was essentially a requirement that he be careful with what he says up close and personal to him to avoid a potential breakdown from Captain.

Loud sobbing could be heard before Player even took a step inside the medical area, and it occurred to him that this poser must have tore him apart into a million pieces in the previous game.

He wasn't gonna stand and dawdle though, and decided to take matters into his own hands.

Player: Captain? Are you... crying?

He slowly approached Captain who was sitting on the furthest hospital bed away from him. The palms of his hands were firmly pressed against his face before Player spoke up.

When he heard his footsteps, he immediately removed them and sniffled in a mediocre attempt to get rid of his tears.

He constructed a poor excuse in response to his query.

Captain: No, of course not, enemy! This is delicious saltwater that somehow procured from my pupils! It reminds me of how much I used to travel around the ocean, on my beautiful cruise ship!

Player sat closely beside him and immediately caught on to his fib and denied it, but with a light hearted, sincere tone.

Player: Captain, you and I both know that's not the truth...

Captain: How would you know, Crimson Crashman? You've never bothered to listen to a word I say, the entire time we've spent on each map!

Player: ...I know that because I understand you're actually a professional pilot.

Captain believed he knew this information from sheer dumb luck.

Captain: Pure guesswork!

Player: I overheard you and Mr. Egg discussing about how you spent 14 years on the training course. That must have been some effort to undertake. You should be proud of yourself for your achievement!

Captain deflected his praise and continued to display resentment towards him.

Captain: I can't say I'm proud of how you treated me, though! You made me feel completely worthless, and I'm already in extraordinary debt after that whole shambles with the PS5 I bought you, so the worthless verb extends to worth-none!

Player was reminded of one of his various mistakes in the past and looked down upon himself in guilt.

Player: Captain, I'm ashamed of myself for that incident and for not listening to you, costing you that game. Well, that's gonna change, starting right now!

Player sat comfortably on the floor, directly in front of Captain, readily awaiting for his information.

Player: Captain, give me the details of what went down in the previous game!

Captain: Why? So, you can rub it in my face like an eraser, and make me look like a complete blank fool again!

Player: No, Captain. I promise, the Player you're witnessing right now is not who you think it is!

Captain was intrigued by Player's statement, but he continued on, regardless.

Captain: Interesting...Well, what was once my bestie, came up to me in a stern fashion and spoke these exact words...

Flashback (Previous Game)

Player: Get real, Captain Sweatpants! When are you gonna learn that I'm not your bestie?

Captain was oblivious, as per usual, throughout that entire sentence, aside from the word 'bestie', which gave him a surprised look and cheered him up, slightly.

Captain: Bestie? Wow, that's the second time I've heard you address me by that title!

Player: And it'll be the very last!

Captain: I don't understand.

Aggravated, Player just about lost his cool and decided to shatter his well-being.

Player: Of course, you don't understand, Captain! God, you're dumber than a bag of unpolished, mossy rocks! And even they have a better sense of direction than you!

Captain: That's not very nice, bestie! You should watch it, or else I will not be sending you a special invite to my next birthday party!

Player: No one attends your stupid, awful parties or picnics, Captain! You wanna know why? It's because you don't have any real friends.

Captain was immediately taken aback by his outburst and his mind pictured a certain origami craftsman.

Captain: Wait, so Bill-

Player: Yep! A simple figment of your imagination, assuming you have any!

Captain didn't want to believe it. One of his only true friends was revealed to be imaginary, make believe....fake.

He still held his highest hopes that at least the red suited Crewmate wouldn't turn against him, the person he cared so much throughout his whole experience.

Captain: But... Player...We're still-

Player: Friends? Incorrect, Dr. Doofus! I never was your friend from the beginning! I'd rather hang out with that lame Bro dude! At least, he knows to stop being overbearing, unlike you!

Tears had formed around the bottom of Captain's visor, as his worst nightmare was just about realised... being left alone.

Captain: So, I guess this just means nothing to you, does it?

He removed his friendship bracelet that originally belonged to Veteran and he held out in front of Player.

Player snatched it off of him, snapped it in half and slammed the broken pieces onto the floor, right before his very eyes.

Player: What do you think... Lieutenant?

Captain was left in a state of despair, completely broken. He was no longer his cheery, energetic self.

Captain: I see... well, I'm going to go and drown my sorrows with some Orange Juice at Cici's. Don't bother waiting up for me...

Captain lazily trudged his way out of Player's point of view as Player rolled his eyes at him.

Present

Player caught onto his description of the social gatherings that he always favoured.

Player: Captain, trust me. I have denied your offer for several of your birthday parties, and I apologise for every single one, but that's not the real reason why.

Captain: Oh, come now, Player. You don't actually mean that! What explanation could you possibly give that's a good excuse for abandoning me on our days out?

Player: It's not that I don't want to join you. See, I never told you the reason, because from that game that we played a while back, I was distracted performing the Medbay Scan by those dead bodies that were beside you!

Cue Flashback to AUL 9, where the scene plays out from Player's perspective, currently on the scanner, after Captain's worries about his tardiness.

The camera then transitions back to the present.

Captain: Well, that didn't turn out the way you expected, did it, Maroon Marauder?

Player: The reason is because I always have a busy schedule, especially with my college work taking up almost half of every day. I try to slot in a time to spend with some of you guys, like Veteran, and Stoner, but you have to understand that I can't get through to everyone here in this lobby.

Captain took this to heart, realising that Player would rather hang out with everyone, except for him.

Captain: So, there's no time to spend with me, is there? I see... I guess I'll be on my way out of here, because you clearly favour the other Crewmates over me... Captain...

Player admitted to himself, in thought, that it was a lousy move on his part, and even more grievance started to pile up for him.

Captain: Player, please just scatter... Never come back here, again!

Captain was just about to exit out of Medbay and Player was deeply filled with regret, his mind was entirely focused on how much of a jerk he unknowingly was to Captain.

However, throughout all this time, he never realised that his grip was still intact with the string attached to the balloon that was borrowed from BDay. Player only noticed this when he accidentally grazed his head against the rubbery texture.

His visor widened as he suddenly realised how he could make things right with the white bean, again.