Their "eternal" connection began on September 29, 1998, when they both arrived in Raccoon City during a viral outbreak. Thrust into a nightmare, they relied on each other for survival from the moment they first met:
: Leon saves Claire from a zombie immediately upon their arrival in the city. Leon And Claire Eternal
: After an explosion separates them, they maintain contact via radio, demonstrating a deep, immediate trust. Their "eternal" connection began on September 29, 1998,
: Together, they protect and essentially "adopt" Sherry Birkin , with many fans viewing the trio as a makeshift family unit. Narrative Parallels they maintain contact via radio