[Although you didn't use your first prosthetic, proving you indeed considered the potential danger, the lack of soul protection suggests you were not cautious enough. My darling, how can I be at ease letting you act alone?]
Baina was indeed the name of that Golden Candle Guard from before, as written on her badge—now it seems, that Torchbearer was probably an insurance measure organized by Lady Xiyalaeta for patrolling the vicinity from the start, otherwise, a Third Energy Level Golden Candle Guard wouldn't happen to encounter Ian's group merely by chance.
As for 'darling'... well, it's fair to say that in some parents' eyes, no matter how grown-up their children become, they'll always be their precious little darlings.
"Mother, I was indeed negligent this time."
