Before you leave, I'm responsible for protecting you.

Doctor, I'd like to quickly increase the charge my body can carry. An operator who uses electricity? I'll give it a crack.

Ore identification? Try Leonhardt. Not my wheelhouse, I'm afraid.

The boss at Rhine Lab frowned every time she saw me, like I was a pest. What a bother. When did I do anything to her?

My ears perked up? No worries. Just a zap. Not too bad, honestly. It'll settle down soon enough.

This beauty cost me two years of scraping by and a load of debt, but worth every coin. Without it, those Cautus black market profiteers would've dumped me on some mining ship. Living the good life now is all thanks to my sparky friend here.

Oh, there you are. Got these fresh, ice-cold salted edamame, fancy a nibble? Not even a bite? You've gotta appreciate food like this. Just give it a go.

Leonhardt's a noisy drama magnet. Much calmer here with you. What? He's gotten himself cornered by Medical over some dodgy jokes? That guy never learns. Guess I gotta defuse this mess. Doctor, want to come along?

I look out for Leon because we've been like that since we were kids. If he's in a bind, I sort it out, and he does the same for me. But the two of us, we don't know each other like that. Just because you bandage my wounds doesn't mean we're close, got it? ...I said the same thing last time? Tsk, damn it.

Huh?! Oh, it's you. I'm good, just… catching my breath for a bit. If you wanna join me, I can shift over.

Catastrophe Messenger bodyguard, Ayerscarpe. Good to meet you.

Impressive. Professional. I'll take note.

I think I've been overpaid recently. A promotion? Got it. Thanks.

Being a bodyguard isn't a matter of defense. It's about control. Controlling the space around your target and neutralizing threats. Want me to demonstrate?

Squad assembled, awaiting deployment.

Begin the operation at your own pace.

No anomalies detected. Squad good to go.

Target located. Move out.

Righto.

Awaiting your command.

Device, activate.

Let's get to work.

It's over.

Your life is mine!

The best defense is a good offense.

This isn't win or lose. This is life and death.

You handled that impressively. Hmph. Congratulations.

Perfect timing. We should get going.

I'm willing to believe those escapees were on purpose.

Don't worry about me. Just make sure you get back okay.

I'll leave the arrangements to you. I have no demands.

Don't touch my ears.

Is something bothering you? You can tell me.

Arknights.

I can think of a flashy Cautus who'll go out today to sing and dance, then pass out somewhere. Yeah… about time he crashed out. I'll go pick him up and then head off to sleep. See you around, Doctor. Happy New Year.

Is there something you need?

Here, salted edamame. What are you staring at? You think I shelled them just for you? I eat pre-shelled ones sometimes too, it's a different texture… Why am I still eating whole pods? Just force of habit. Eat yours. Happy birthday.

I've saved up quite a bit of money this year. Since coming to Rhodes Island, Leon and I have more stable incomes. He hasn't mentioned it, but it's been a while since I got him anything. No point letting the money sit there. What should I buy? Doctor, do you have any suggestions?