: It evolves into a symbol of the characters' tendency to withdraw into themselves when faced with trauma or insecurity, such as Layken's fear of abandonment following the death of her parents.
The "point of retreat" is defined within the story as the limit to which someone is willing to go before they pull back to safety. Point of Retreat
: Represent the fragility of their initial connection and the unexpected ways people bond. : It evolves into a symbol of the