: Represent the fragility of their initial connection and the unexpected ways people bond.
: Initially, it refers to the moment characters pull back from physical intimacy to honor personal or external boundaries. Point of Retreat
: The narrative concludes that the "point of retreat" is no longer necessary when both partners agree to "surrender"—meaning they choose radical honesty and vulnerability over self-preservation. Key Themes and Symbols : Represent the fragility of their initial connection
: 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. Point of Retreat