Laura gazed at Jerry, her lips slightly parted as if she wanted to retort, but she was stopped by his gentle yet firm gaze. Jerry raised his hand gently and said, " Laura, if everyone told me they had a special connection with a historical artifact and had unraveled a historical mystery from it, I wouldn't easily believe it. Because it lacks logic and evidence to support it."
Laura listened silently, the light in her eyes gradually dimming. Jerry continued, "So, Laura, I strongly suggest you temporarily set aside the research on this military token. Just like I said last night, look at the problem from a different perspective. You can help with the archaeology work of other artifacts first, allowing your thoughts to break free from this dilemma. Sometimes, when we engage in other things, new inspiration and ideas will emerge."
Laura's eyes were filled with deep confusion and disappointment as she lowered her head, her heart filled with conflict and struggle. She knew that Jerry's suggestion was well-intentioned, but her inner intuition told her that there must be some deep connection between the disappearance of the military token and Legio IX. She silently pondered in her heart, perhaps more time and deeper research were needed to explore the hidden truth behind this.
A kind of unwavering determination shone through Laura's eyes as she took a deep breath and looked calmly but firmly at Jerry, her tone carrying an undeniable insistence: "Captain, I know everything I'm saying sounds absurd, but deep in my heart, I really feel that the military token is trying to tell me something."
Her eyes shimmered with a desire for the unknown and a determination for the truth. She continued, "I don't know what all of this means, or what I will find, but I feel like I can't just give up. It's not just curiosity about history, it's a deep inner calling."
Her voice was filled with strength, revealing her passion and determination to seek the truth. Laura locked her gaze firmly onto Jerry's eyes, seemingly seeking understanding and support. She gently said, "Captain, I won't let my personal feelings interfere with our work, but I also don't want to give up on what I'm feeling. I need to continue on this path until I find the answers."
Jerry listened to Laura's words with a furrowed brow, his expression gradually becoming serious and solemn. He took a deep breath, as if organizing his thoughts in his mind, before speaking slowly, " Laura... I understand your persistence and passion, but as your captain, sometimes I have to be more direct about things."
His gaze locked onto Laura, his tone filled with concern and a sense of responsibility, "I strongly suggest, or rather, I must ask you to temporarily set aside this research for now. Once your condition is more stable, we can reassess whether you are suitable to continue with this kind of research."
Jerry's words reveal his concern for Laura, while also showing his determination and insistence as a team leader: "The goal of our team is to conduct scientific archaeology excavations based on facts and evidence. Your current state could pose unnecessary risks to yourself, the team, and even the entire research."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "During this time, I hope you can shift your focus and participate in other archaeology work, which may help adjust your mindset. When you are ready, we can discuss whether you can return to this research." Jerry's tone is firm, but also shows deep concern for Laura.
After listening to Jerry's words, Laura's heart was filled with complex emotions. On one hand, she felt an uncontrollable anger, stemming from her firm belief in what she had discovered and her disappointment in Jerry's lack of support. On the other hand, her rational mind told her that if she were in Jerry's position, she might have made the same decision. This rational voice collided with the surge of emotions in her heart.
Her clenched fists revealed the struggle and conflict within her. But as time passed, she slowly relaxed her grip, not only reluctantly accepting Jerry's words but also soothing her own emotions. Although Jerry's attitude made her feel sad, she had thought that Jerry would understand and support her ideas, but the reality was cold and unquestionable.
At this moment, Laura's state of mind is complex and profound. She feels that her beliefs and discoveries seem to have been simply overturned, and Jerry's doubt and mistrust make her feel isolated and helpless. But even so, her heart still holds onto a glimmer of hope, hoping that her persistence will eventually find answers and prove that her discoveries are not illusions.
Laura nodded helplessly and reached out to take the box off the table. However, just as she reached out, Jerry quickly placed his hand on the box, stopping her movement. A hint of puzzlement and hesitation flashed in Laura's eyes, revealing her confusion about Jerry's sudden change in attitude.
Jerry's eyes were firm as he shook his head and said in an almost fatherly tone, "I will keep this military token for now. You shouldn't hold onto it." His voice carried a hint of determination, as if there was no room for doubt.
Laura's hand hung in the air as she looked at Jerry with a sense of helplessness. She could feel that Jerry was acting out of concern and worry for her, but at the same time, she also felt a sense of loss, as if she had been deprived of an important connection. The military token was not just an ancient artifact to her, but also a key to uncovering the truth of history.
She finally withdrew her hand in resignation, took a deep breath, and tried to conceal her disappointment and frustration. She was acutely aware that, unwilling as she was to accept it, Jerry's decision had been made, and she could only temporarily let go of her attachment to this military token. For Laura, this was not just a compromise with the outside world, but also a profound test of her inner world.
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