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Faye

绯

22 chapters · 849 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Pulse-Racing Response 1 心跳效应1

CommanderHow did it end up like this...怎么会变成这样……

(The text from the dossier jumps up and down as I walk at a hurried pace, yet my attention is still caught by a few particular keywords.)（我一边快步走着，一边翻阅手上的卷宗，从颠簸的文字中辨认出了几个关键词。）

(A mansion.) (Fire.) (Theft.)（豪宅、火灾、盗窃案。）

(An unscrupulous individual decided to strike while the iron was hot. A whole batch of priceless jewelry was taken away under the cover of fire.)（有不轨之徒借火灾掩人耳目，盗走了一批价值连城的珠宝。）

(Still, justice arrives with unusual swiftness when the rich and powerful are in need. The security department rushed to the scene, sealed off the area, and caught the unescaped suspect in one fell swoop.)（对于权贵，正义往往来得格外迅速。治安管理部门第一时间抵达并封锁了周边区域，在清理火场的过程中，他们抓住了那位来不及逃跑的犯人。）

(The suspect was, specifically, a Doll.)（准确地说，那是一位人形。）

CommanderImpossible. There must be some kind of mistake...不可能，肯定有哪里错了……

(Name of suspect: Faye.)（嫌犯姓名：绯。）

(Under the dim lighting, the red hair adorning the familiar photographed face looks as dull as the sun at dusk.)（熟悉的一张脸出现在照片上，光线昏暗，那头红发惨淡得像是日暮的残阳。）

(I am certain that Faye isn't the culprit. However, the clues in the dossier all make it unmistakably clear that she was on site.)（我当然确信，绯绝不可能是犯人。但是在卷宗上，一系列线索清晰明了地指向着她。）

(Her footprints were found on site. Evidence of her rummaging around the lost jewelry was also found, alongside the door lock broken apart by her actions.)（现场发现了她的脚印，房门锁被她暴力破除，失窃珠宝周围留下了她翻箱倒柜的痕迹。）

(Those would have served as conclusive evidence if this were a regular theft case. The only thing stopping the security department from reaching any conclusions was the fact that no stolen jewelry was found on her person.)（对于一起盗窃案而言，这些称得上证据确凿了。唯一阻碍治安管理部门结案的是，在她身上并没有搜出赃物的下落。）

(This gives me room to step in before Faye turns from "suspect" to "criminal".)（于是，在“嫌犯”与“罪犯”之间，留下了我介入的空间。）

(I open the door to the visiting room, and finally see her.)（推开接见室的大门，我终于看见了她。）

FayeCommander!长官！

FayeThey're such bullies!他们实在是太欺负人了！！！

(I've finally witnessed something more fiery than her hair today—the fury in her eyes.)（比发色更红火的，是绯眼中的愤怒。）

FayeWhy are they even arresting me?! I didn't steal anything!凭什么抓我！我没有偷东西！

FayeI rushed into the fire to SAVE people!!!我是去火场里救人的啊！！！

(Save people? That explains it; this does sound like something Faye would do.)（救人？怪不得，这确实是绯的作风。）

CommanderDon't get too worked up yet. Could you tell me what happened?别着急，给我讲讲发生了什么事吧。

(Faye sits down with her cheeks puffed up in anger. I can still hear the gnashing of her teeth despite the layer of glass separating us.)（绯气鼓鼓地坐下，隔着一道玻璃窗，仍然能听到她上下牙相撞的声响。）

FayeIt's simple, really.事情其实很简单。

FayeI was just walking through the street as per normal. And as per normal, I passed by that extravagant eyesore of a mansion and saw something that made it even more conspicuous: a plume of black smoke.我像往常一样走在街上，普普通通地路过了那栋扎眼的豪宅，然后看到它正在冒出更扎眼的黑烟。

FayeA fire was definitely starting in there, so I rushed in due to the urgency of the situation.这种情况肯定是要着火了，情况紧急，我就一个人冲了进去。

FayeTurns out the fire had already started spreading. Luckily, the mansion was relatively empty—just two servants keeping watch on the property.火势已经开始蔓延，所幸的是房子里没多少人，只有两个仆人在看家。

FayeI spent quite a bit of effort getting them out. The next thing I knew, the security department turned up before the ambulance!我费了点功夫才把他们救出来，结果还没等救护车赶到，治安管理部门的家伙先露面了！

FayeThey arrested me without getting the full story! They said that I stole the jewelry and asked me about its whereabouts!他们不分青红皂白地抓住了我！说我偷了东西，问我把珠宝藏去了哪！

FayeHmph! Why would I give a crap about some stupid rocks?!哼，谁在乎你们那些破石头啊！

CommanderI think I get the gist of it...我大概明白了……

CommanderYou must have left quite a number of footprints behind because you rushed in to save them.你冲进火场救人，所以才会在现场留下许多脚印。

CommanderYou broke those door locks while you were trying to do that, right?那些房门锁也是在这个过程中破除的吧？

FayeYeah. Rich people have some really complicated houses.对啊，有钱人的房子可复杂了。

FayeThe servants were calling for help, but I couldn't pinpoint their locations without busting open the doors!不打碎那些门锁，我根本找不到求救的仆人在哪！

CommanderThey said that you left evidence of yourself "rummaging through the cabinets and shelves".他们还说你留下了“翻箱倒柜的痕迹”。

FayeI was trying to find something that could fight the fire!那是在找东西灭火啊！

FayeThey didn't have a SINGLE fire extinguisher throughout that whole fat mansion of theirs!那么大一栋豪宅，竟然连个灭火器都不愿意安置！

FayeWhat a lack of safety awareness!真是太缺乏安全意识了！

CommanderErm, so, have you explained all this to the people from the security department?呃，你有没有把这些话解释给治安管理部门的人听？

FayeNo. What's there to explain?没有啊，这有什么好解释的。

FayeSome things are going to be displaced during a search and rescue. What's so hard to understand about that?难道救人会留下痕迹是什么很难理解的事情吗？

(True. I should be thanking my lucky stars that Faye's communication skills didn't land her in deeper misunderstandings.)（也是，以绯的沟通能力，没有造成更深的误会就谢天谢地了。）

CommanderFaye, things aren't looking good for you right now due to the available onsite evidence.绯，现在的情况是，现场的线索对你很不利。

CommanderYou're the only suspect in the security department's hands right now. They're not going to give up before the jewelry is found.治安管理部门手里只有你一个嫌犯。不弄清失窃珠宝的下落，他们是不会罢休的。

(Faye suddenly grows agitated, seemingly sensitive to the fact that I used the word "suspect" while referring to her.)（似乎是“嫌犯”两个字从我嘴里说出来格外令她刺痛，绯一下子激动起来。）

FayeCommander!!! I did not...长官！！！我没有……

CommanderI know that you are innocent, because I have absolute trust in your actions.我当然知道你没有，因为我百分之百信任你的所作所为。

CommanderI firmly believe that you did not steal from the mansion, that you only had the desire to save others when you stepped into the fire.我相信绯不会偷窃，相信你身处火灾现场的时候，脑子里只有救人这一件事情。

CommanderSadly, the fact that I trust you is not something that can convince the security department to let you go.可是，光靠我的信任并不能说服治安管理部门。

FayeHmph! What a bunch of stubborn jerks!哼，那帮难沟通的家伙！

CommanderStubborn indeed. It's hard to make them let go once they set their minds on something.他们是死脑筋，认准了一件事就会咬住不放。

CommanderIf we want to clear your name, we must put irrefutable evidence on the table.要想洗脱你的罪名，就必须把不可辩驳的事实摆在他们面前。

CommanderOur only way out of this mess is to take back the jewelry and capture the real culprit.追回珠宝、抓住真凶，只有这一条路可行。

FayeTake back the jewelry and capture the real culprit...追回珠宝、抓住真凶……

FayeI am in agreement that this is the best option, but... are we too late?我也觉得这样最好，可是……还来得及吗？

FayeThe theft happened quite a few hours ago.距离案发已经过去了好几个小时。

FayeThe security department couldn't even catch the right person back then, so why should we trust them to do it now?!治安管理部门在现场都抓不对人，更何况现在呢！

CommanderWorry not, we don't have to count on THEM.放心吧，用不着指望他们。

CommanderMonsoon Squad has already started investigating satellite city POL-05's personnel and material movements.季风小队已经展开了行动，调查POL-05卫星城的人员和物品流动情况。

CommanderI'm providing them with assistance to help narrow down our search area.我也在协助她们，进一步缩小搜索范围。

CommanderWe'll definitely arrest the real culprit and clear your name!我们一定会抓住真正的犯人，帮你洗脱罪名！

(Faye's eyes light up with hope for a moment before it fades.)（我看到绯的眼睛亮了起来。不过，很快又熄灭了下去。）

FayeBut... no progress for now, right? There are a lot of people here, after all.目前还……没有进展，对吧。毕竟有那么多人呢。

CommanderYeah... We still need more time before we can achieve any results.嗯……我们还需要更多时间。

CommanderWe'll sadly have to trouble you with the burden of being labelled a "suspect" until then.在此之前，只能委屈你背负一会儿“嫌犯”的恶名了。

(The visiting room falls into a brief period of silence. The reality of the situation is sinking in for us—)（接见室内陷入短暂的沉默。我们正在接受同一个事实——）

(Faye will be imprisoned here as a suspect for an unknown period of time.)（接下来一段或长或短的时间里，绯不得不以囚犯的身份被囚禁于此。）

(Despite her complete lack of criminality.)（即便她从未沾染任何罪恶。）

FayeI understand. I'll sit tight and wait.我明白了。我会好好待在这里的。

(Faye visibly droops in dejection. Even her tone has weakened considerably.)（绯肉眼可见地蔫了下去，连语气都虚弱得像是叹息。）

(I've never seen her looking so demoralized before.)（在她身上，我从未见过如此低落的样子。）

CommanderFaye... I'm so sorry. There's no way for me to secure your immediate release.绯……对不起，我没有办法现在就救你出来。

FayeIt's alright, Commander. You've already done a lot for me.没有啊，长官已经为我做了很多了。

FayeI'm just kinda miffed about the fact that... Here I am, imprisoned for trying to save people, while the actual thief gets to walk away scot-free.我只是有点不爽……凭什么救人的我要被关在这里，偷东西的家伙却能逍遥法外啊。

FayeAll that evidence was found to prove my guilt, but none of them was willing to find proof that I was just trying to save people.找那么多证据证明我偷了东西，却不愿意找几个证据证明我在救人。

FayeIs that jewelry worth more than a human life?难道金银珠宝比人命更加重要吗？

CommanderPerhaps for them, they're more willing to accept the existence of a thief who risks death for profit, than a humanitarian who risks their life for the sake of others.也许对他们来说，一个冒死谋利的小偷比不顾一切的好心人更容易接受。

FayeBut I was created to save people!可我就是为了救人而被创造出来的啊！

FayeHumanity bestowed upon me the instinct to help others, so why this refusal to acknowledge my life-saving actions...?人类赋予了我救人的本能，却不愿意认可我救人的行为……

FayeI... the more I think about it, the less I understand...我、我越来越搞不懂了……

CommanderDon't doubt yourself, Faye.绯，不要对自己产生质疑。

CommanderNo matter what others in society may think, rest assured that I have always endorsed your actions, and will continue to do so.无论社会上其他人如何，我始终认可你的所作所为。

CommanderIf you weren't there to rescue the two servants, the blaze would have claimed their lives, their deaths overshadowed by news of the theft.如果没有你，那两位仆人肯定会悄无声息地死在火场，连消息都被珠宝失窃的新闻盖过。

CommanderWe are lucky that you were there to save them, Faye. I'm proud of what you did.幸好你拯救了他们。绯，这次你做得很棒。

Faye...You're really good at reassuring people, Commander.长官……你真的是很会安慰人啊。

CommanderJust telling the truth as it is.实话实说罢了。

FayeThank you. Thanks for visiting me and telling me all this...谢谢你。谢谢你过来看我，还跟我说这些。

FayeThis time, I'm the one who has caused you trouble...这次，是我给长官添麻烦了……

CommanderNot at all. The one with that honor would be the thief.哪有，真正给我添麻烦的是那个小偷吧。

CommanderOnce we catch them, we'll give them a real good thrashing!等抓到他之后，一定要好好修理一顿！

FayeBut...可是……

CommanderAren't you being a bit too formal, Faye?绯，你是不是太客气了点？

FayeAh... Am I?啊……有吗？

(Faye is silent for a moment. She lowers her head, unease clouding her face.)（绯沉默了片刻，低下头，神情中显出几分不自在。）

FayeMaybe I... I'm not used to how things are now.我可能……不太适应现在的处境。

FayeI've always been the one saving others, but now, I'm the one who needs saving...以往都是我在救人，然而现在，反倒是我成了需要被拯救的那个……

CommanderYou don't have to feel so pressured.其实不用有心理压力。

CommanderYou did nothing wrong, so you just have to wait here patiently.你什么都没有做错，只要安心等着就好了。

CommanderI'll make sure to visit you every day.这段时间，我每天都会来看你的。

(Faye looks up at me, surprise flashing across her eyes.)（绯抬起头，惊讶的眼中闪过一丝神采。）

FayeEvery day? Isn't that a bit too...每天都来？是不是太……

CommanderYep, every day. It's settled, then.嗯，每天都来，我们说好了。

(This marks the end of our visitation timeslot. I get up to leave the room.)（探视时间结束，我起身离开了房间。）

(The entire time, Faye's gaze follows each and every one of my movements.)（整个过程中，绯的目光始终追逐着我的一举一动。）

(It is the only thing that she can do now.)（这是现在的她唯一能做的事情。）

Pulse-Racing Response 2 心跳效应2

CommanderFaye, I'm here to see you!绯，我来看你了！

(Second day. I arrive at the visiting room at the appointed time.)（第二天，我如约来到了接见室。）

(Faye is already waiting for me behind the glass. She sits cross-legged on the stool, her body slightly leaning forward, her gaze fixed and focused on the doorway.)（绯早就在玻璃窗背后等着了。她盘腿坐在凳子上，身体微微前倾，聚精会神地盯着门口。）

(How should I put this... Her posture reminds me of a cat eagerly awaiting food.)（怎么说呢，绯的姿态让我想起了等待喂食的小猫。）

FayeCommander! You're here!长官！你来了！

CommanderYep. Look, I've brought you something good.嗯。你看，我给你带好东西了。

(I place a backpack before Faye.)（我把一个背包摆在绯的面前。）

CommanderYour friends in Monsoon Squad have been quite worried about you.季风小队的另外几位很关心你的生活。

CommanderThey couldn't spare the time to visit you, so they asked me to bring you a few gifts on behalf of them, hoping to cheer you up.她们没时间看望你，所以挑选了几件礼物托我送来，希望你过得开心一些。

CommanderLet's start with Jiangyu's gift. Here.首先是绛雨选的礼物，给。

Faye...What is this supposed to be?……这是个什么东西？

CommanderErm... I'm guessing... an axe?呃……我猜应该是，斧头？

FayeAn inflatable toy axe...一把充气的玩具斧头……

FayeDoes she think that I'm being kept in a kindergarten?她不会以为我是被关在幼儿园里面吧？

CommanderHer intention was to help you keep your imposing aura even in prison.她的本意是想让你在监狱里也能威风凛凛。

CommanderUnfortunately they wouldn't let us pass you a real axe, so this inflatable toy is here as a replacement.可惜真正的消防斧送不进来，只能用这个玩具代替了。

FayeI'll lose all my reputation carrying this around!拿着这种东西只会把我的脸丢光吧！

CommanderAs for Daiyan, she wanted to give you this.然后，黛烟挑选的礼物是这个。

FayeA vinyl record?一张唱片？

CommanderYeah. She recorded this song just for you.嗯，是她专门为你录制的曲子。

CommanderDaiyan said that it would help you alleviate your anxiety.说是能帮你缓解焦虑的情绪。

FayeI appreciate Daiyan's intentions, but...黛烟的心意我很感谢，不过……

FayeHow am I supposed to get a record player here...?现在我该到哪找唱片机……

CommanderThat IS a problem... but I'm glad that you know she means well.好像是个问题……没关系，心意接收到了就好。

CommanderYour final gift comes from Zhaohui.最后一件礼物，朝晖送给你的。

(I give Faye a steel bowl.)（绯从我手上接过一张字条。）

(We redeemed it for free in the satellite city a while back—the Dolls often use it for cooking.)（上面写着一行简单的文字——“你最想要的礼物”。）

(Faye stares at it for a grand total of ten seconds, her face full of confusion.)（绯盯着字条看了几秒钟。她脸上充满了疑惑。）

FayeA bowl? Is that all?只有这个？

CommanderYeah. That's all.嗯，只有这个。

FayeI don't really get it. How does this work as a gift?我不太理解，这算是什么礼物？

(I take a deep breath.)（我深深地吸了口气。）

(Ugh, why do I have to be the one to deliver this terrible pun?)（哎，为什么非要我来替她抖这个包袱啊。）

CommanderShe's giving you a...因为她送给你的……

Commander"free-dome".是“字”呦。

Faye...……

Commander...……

(I deserve that silence.)（这个沉默是我应得的。）

(To alleviate the pain we both felt from the pun, I wear a sheepish smile and explain that Zhaohui meant well.)（为了缓解气氛，我讪笑着替朝晖说出了她的美好祝愿。）

Commander...Ahem. Anyway, Zhaohui wishes you a swift return to freedom.……咳，总之，朝晖祝你早日重获自由。

Faye...……

CommanderWell, you know Zhaohui. This isn't too out of the blue.毕竟是朝晖嘛，也不奇怪，对吧……

FayeYeah... I guess so...嗯……不奇怪……

CommanderThat's all the gifts for today.总而言之就是这些了。

CommanderIt might look like they just gave you some inconsequential stuff, but I assure you that they're doing a lot to help you out there.看上去都是无关紧要的小玩意，不过她们为你做的远不止于此。

FayeI know.我知道。

FayeA few dozen criminals have been thrown onto the security department's doorstep since yesterday.从昨天到现在，治安管理部门陆陆续续抓进来了几十号犯人。

FayeWe have thieves, robbers, and even a group of Varjagers who just happened to be passing by satellite city POL-05.有窃贼、强盗，甚至一批只是路过POL-05卫星城的瓦良格帮。

FayeFor something this loud, I don't have to guess in order to know who did this.这么出格的事情，不用想都知道是谁做的。

CommanderHaha, you guessed it.哈哈，看来你猜到了。

CommanderSadly, the real culprit behind the jewelry case is still at large.可惜的是，你那起案子的真凶还是没有找到。

CommanderWe can only claim to have decreased the perpetrator's mobility.只能说，至少是进一步压缩了对方的活动空间。

CommanderWhat about you, Faye?那你呢，绯？

CommanderHow are things here? Doing well?你那边怎么样？过得还好吗？

FayeWell or not... I wouldn't put it either way. I'm just passing the time.说不上好坏，消磨时间而已。

FayeIt's gotten a lot noisier since yesterday, though.只是相比起昨天，周围变得更吵了。

CommanderYeah, a huge bunch of prisoners got thrown in here, after all. Have they caused you any problems?也是。一下子多出这么多囚犯，会不会给你造成麻烦？

FayeThey get a bit annoying in the public area.在公共区域的时候，会有点烦人。

FayeBut I'm partially at fault as well.不过，这里面也有我的问题。

FayeThe communication techniques that I learned from books don't seem to work very well on the people here.书上学到的沟通方式，在和这些人相处的过程中好像并不奏效。

FayeI envy you, Commander.长官，我很羡慕你。

CommanderHuh? Why are you suddenly saying that?嗯？为什么突然这么说？

FayeYou're just so good at communicating.因为你很擅长沟通。

FayeYou've managed to win the hearts of so many Dolls. Very impressive.能跟那么多人形都打好关系，很厉害。

CommanderI-Is that so?有、有吗？

(Why do I feel like there's a twinge of soft aggression in her words?)（总感觉绯的话里暗藏了一点软绵绵的攻击性。）

FayeTeach me.教我。

CommanderTeach...? My communication skills aren't THAT good. I wouldn't qualify as a communication coach.教……我的沟通能力也没有强到能当老师的地步。

FayeI think that you're a great teacher, though.我觉得长官就是最好的老师。

CommanderAlright... I'll try to give you some advice.好吧……我可以尽量为你提供一些建议。

CommanderHave you run into any communication problems lately?最近有哪些沟通出现了困难吗？

FayeYeah, I did. A lot, in fact.嗯，有的，非常多。

FayeFor example, one of the Varjagers who just got thrown in today is really hostile towards me.比如说今天关进来的一个瓦良格帮成员，总是对我抱有敌意。

FayeI keep trying to talk to him using polite phrases from my "Quick-Reference Communication Handbook", but he simply won't listen. Instead, he insists on cussing at me all the time.明明我一直在用《沟通应急手册》上的礼貌用语和他交流，可是他根本听不进去，坚持用粗鄙的语言攻击我。

FayeWhat should I do, Commander?长官，这种情况该怎么办？

CommanderFirst of all, know that the problem doesn't stem from you in this case.放心，这完全不是你的问题。

CommanderHe made up his mind to be hostile towards you before he even spoke. This isn't something you can dissipate through polite conversation.他在开口之前就已经在心中建设好了对你的敌意，远不是言语能够消解的。

FayeYou mean that... I don't HAVE to establish proper communications with him?你的意思是，我没必要和他达成沟通？

CommanderYep. Or rather, the way you communicated with the Varjagers before was already pretty good, so to say.嗯。又或者说，你之前跟瓦良格帮沟通的方式我觉得就很好。

FayeCommunicated with the Varjagers? Did I?我和瓦良格帮？有过沟通吗？

FayeI only remember beating them up whenever I saw them.印象里每次碰面都是在揍他们。

CommanderYeah. Just do that.对啊，就是这样。

CommanderDon't let the security department people catch you doing it, though.不过要注意别被治安管理部门的人发现哦。

Faye...I see. I understand now.……原来如此，那我就明白了。

FayeMy next question is... What if I run into someone who is friendly but annoying?下一个问题，如果是友善但烦人的家伙呢？

FayeA young man who got thrown in here the same day I did keeps trying to talk to me.有一个同样是昨天关进来的年轻人，总是找我说话。

FayeHe kind of... started worshipping me once he learned why I was here.听说我关进来的原因之后，他似乎……有点崇拜我。

FayeHe often asks me about the details of the case, praising me for my supposed criminal skills. Even says that he'll call me "Boss" once we get out...他经常缠着我讲案件细节，夸我的犯罪手法高超，还说出去之后想认我当老大……

FayeI didn't steal anything from that mansion at all, so his "praise" is just really annoying to me.明明那起案子并不是我做的，他的夸赞在我听来非常讨厌。

Commander...There really are all kinds of people out there, huh.真是什么人都有啊……

CommanderIn this case, I think you should learn how to refuse someone and say no.在这一点上，我觉得你应该学会拒绝。

CommanderDon't force yourself to listen to things that you don't want to hear. The lack of malice on his end does not remove your right to refuse.即便对方没有恶意，但是不想听的内容就不要强迫自己去听。

FayeRefuse? What reason should I give?“拒绝”啊。用什么理由呢？

CommanderYou don't have to give him a reason. He should be the one figuring it out.不需要理由，这是对方该考虑的事情。

FayeOkay, I know what to do now.好的，我学会了。

FayeYou're a great teacher after all, Commander.长官，你果然是个很好的老师。

CommanderSuch simple advice hardly qualifies me for the title of "teacher"...只是这种简单的建议可算不上什么“老师”啊……

FayeThen... I'll ask you about something complex for the next issue.那，接下来是一个复杂的问题。

(Faye's expression suddenly grows inexplicably serious.)（正在提问的绯，表情莫名地凝重了起来。）

(Is it just me, or does she seem a bit... nervous?)（是我的错觉吗，她似乎有些……紧张？）

FayeIf I want to express my gratitude to friends that I'm really close with...如果说，面对和自己关系很好的朋友，我应该……

FayeHow should I go about it?怎么向她们表达谢意呢？

CommanderDo you mean Jiangyu, Daiyan, or...你指的是绛雨、黛烟，还是……

FayeI-I'm not referring to anyone specifically! Just talking hypotheticals!没、没有特意指谁！就是探讨一种情况而已！

FayeLet's say I somehow got into huge trouble, and my friends went all out just to help me.在我陷入麻烦的时候，朋友们不遗余力地帮助了我。

FayeI would feel very grateful, but if I told them outright, I'd definitely get teased about it.我很感激她们，但如果直接说出来，肯定会受到嘲笑。

FayeWhat should I do in this case?这种情况该怎么办呢？

(She's definitely talking about the rest of Monsoon Squad.)（这说的明明就是季风小队的另外几位嘛。）

CommanderYou want to show your appreciation, but you don't want your friends to tease you about it.想表达感谢，又不想被朋友笑话。

CommanderIn that case, I think you can try replacing words with actions.那我觉得，用行动替代语言就好了。

CommanderWhy not try giving your friends a little gift?要不，给朋友们送一份小礼物？

FayeA gift?礼物？

FayeLike... these?就像……这些吗？

(Faye knits her brows. She stares at the inflatable axe, vinyl record and steel bowl in front of her.)（绯皱着眉头，看向面前的充气玩具斧、唱片和纸条。）

CommanderEveryone is different. Just pick something that you believe will express your feelings.因人而异，选你觉得能够代表自己心意的东西就行。

FayeHmm, something that expresses my feelings...唔，表达心意的东西……

FayeAny suggestions, Commander?长官有什么建议吗？

CommanderMaybe some handmade confections? Things like biscuits and such.比如亲手制作的甜点？像是饼干什么的。

FayeSounds good.听起来不错。

FayeI'll ask Makiatto for some cooking tips once I'm back on the Elmo.等回了艾莫号，我就去向玛绮朵请教烹饪的技巧。

CommanderHUH?! MAKIATTO?!嗯？玛绮朵吗？！

FayeYeah. I remember that she really likes cooking.对啊，我记得她很喜欢烹饪。

CommanderThat's true, but...话是这么说，不过……

CommanderNever mind. It's okay. It's more important to express your feelings than to cook perfectly, don't you agree?算了，没关系的，比起技巧更重要的是感情，不是吗。

(Jiangyu, Daiyan, and Zhaohui, I'm sorry. A looming trial awaits you.)（对不起，绛雨、黛烟、朝晖，等待着你们的是一场试炼。）

FayeAlright, I have one last question.那么，最后一个问题。

(I can't help but notice that Faye is suddenly speaking in a formal tone.)（我注意到绯的语气突然变郑重了。）

(Yet her eyes are fixed upon something that isn't me. She is deliberately trying not to look at me, so to speak. Her gaze keeps shifting about the outlines of my silhouette.)（她没有看我，或者说刻意不看我，眼神绕着我的身体轮廓来回飘荡。）

FayeI want to know how to approach a superior who has taken good care of me...我想知道，如何跟特别关照自己的上级……

FayeAh, no, not a superior. I was thinking about someone who occupies a special place in my heart.呃，不对，不是上级，只是一个在我心目中地位独一无二的人。

FayeHow do I communicate with someone like that?如何跟这样的人沟通呢？

(She finally looks at me again after stumbling through a plethora of conditionals.)（在磕磕绊绊地说完了复杂的定语之后，绯终于看向了我。）

(Who is she even talking about? It's a hard guess, isn't it?)（说的是谁呢？好难猜啊。）

FayeI often feel emotionally conflicted whenever I'm with him.和他相处的时候，经常会产生纠结的情绪。

FayeI feel bad about imposing on him so much, but on the other hand, I want to do it even more.一边觉得麻烦了对方，一边又想更多地麻烦对方。

FayeHow should I return the favor?该如何回应他的关照呢？

FayeJust thanking him feels kind of inappropriate. It's good to thank my friends, but doing it in this case would make me seem emotionally distant.感谢好像并不合适，放在朋友身上的事情，放在这里总感觉太疏远了。

FayeI want to express something raw and real.我想要表达的是更真切的东西。

CommanderThen... you just have to do that.那，去表达就好了啊。

FayeI... I'm scared that my words won't match my feelings. I'm not confident in my use of language.我……我害怕词不达意，对语言的运用没有信心。

CommanderIt's okay, it's not an exam. Flowery language is just a means to an end.没关系啊，这又不是考试，语言只不过是一座桥梁罢了。

CommanderYou should forget about using your "Quick-Reference Communication Handbook" here.这种情况就要把你的《沟通应急手册》全都忘掉。

CommanderSpeak from the neural cloud.心智里冒出了什么词句，就向外吐出什么词句。

CommanderUnembellished language is the best way to express your most sincere feelings.未经修饰的语言，一定携带着最真切的情感。

FayeI see...原来是这样……

FayeSo it's this simple... But will I be able to do it...?这么简单的事情，我能做到吗……

(Faye adjusts her posture.)（绯调整了一下坐姿。）

(I can almost see the "shell" covering her body and facial expressions shatter into a million pieces.)（似乎能感觉出来，覆盖在她身体上、脸颊上、瞳孔上的一层“外壳”正在脱落。）

(A defenseless Faye reveals herself to me for the first time.)（一个不设防备的绯第一次暴露在我面前。）

(Her sincerity and unease are clearly visible.)（她的真切与不安清晰可见。）

FayeCommander, I've never told you about this before...长官，我还没有和你说过那件事。

Faye...But before I met you and Monsoon Squad, I experienced something terrible: a "failed" rescue attempt.在遇到长官、遇到季风小队之前，我有过一段糟糕的经历，一次“失败”的救援。

CommanderOh? What happened?哦？绯还有这样的经历吗？

(I can't help but remember noticing all the changes in Faye's behavior and personality when we first reunited. This... might be the very reason for those changes.)（我不由回想起与绯重逢后她那些微妙的变化。或许……这正是带来一切的原因。）

(I too, adjust myself into a proper sitting posture and look intently at Faye.)（我也调整了自己的坐姿，认真地看向绯。）

CommanderI'd like to hear more about it.愿闻其详。

FayeIt happened in an underground mineshaft. I was there trying to rescue a trapped bounty hunter squad.那是在一个地下矿洞，我去援救一支受困的赏金猎人小队。

FayeBut the situation spiraled out of control, and in the end, I was trapped as well.可是事态超出了我的控制，连我也被一同困在地底。

FayeWe couldn't do anything in the darkness. We couldn't see anything, but we were keenly aware of our decreasing air and food supply...黑暗之中，我们什么都做不了，什么都看不见，却能清晰地感知到食物与氧气在不断减少……

(Faye resonates with her memory, her voice starting to tremble.)（绯的声音开始止不住地颤抖，与记忆中的那个自己共情。）

FayeOne by one, everyone fell into insanity. Suspicion, arguments and endless conflicts filled the darkness.大家一个个都变得不正常了。猜忌、争吵，冲突不断。

FayeI couldn't resolve those conflicts, nor could I stop them from doing anything...我应付不了，我没法阻止他们……

FayeMany of them died in the darkness.那一次，许多人死在了黑暗里。

FayeI never took on rescue work ever since.从那以后，我就不再从事救援工作了。

FayeBut the darkness never left me. Whenever I'm alone in an enclosed room, whenever I'm in a situation that I can do nothing about, I...可是，当时的黑暗始终没放过我。在独处的时候，在封闭的房间，在无能为力的场合……

(Noticing that she is gradually losing control over her emotions, I call out to her and try to reach for her hands to hold them, but all I can do is press my palm against the glass window.)（看着绯逐渐情绪失控，我赶忙叫住了她，隔着玻璃窗想要抚摸她的双手。）

CommanderYou tried your best, Faye.绯，你已经尽力了。

Faye...No. I could have done better.……不，我有机会做得更好。

FayeIf I could guide people's emotions towards the right path, I would have been able to save more people...如果能正确引导大家的情绪，应该能拯救更多人……

CommanderThe collective consciousness of a group is not something you can easily direct in that kind of situation.在那种情况下，集体的意识不是你一个人能左右的。

CommanderEven so, you've done well rescuing people ever since.而且，如今的你，已经拯救了更多的人了。

FayeEh?诶？

CommanderI received an update on the situation before I arrived.来看你之前，我刚刚得知一个消息。

CommanderThe servants you rescued have been discharged from the hospital after a good recovery.被你从火场里救出来的两个仆人，今天已经伤愈出院，恢复了健康。

CommanderSee? Your past has already stopped dragging you down. Your rescue attempt was a success this time!你看，过去早就没有缠着你了。这一次，你的救援非常成功！

FayeReally...?是吗……

(Her eyes seem to gaze at something distant, far away from this city.)（绯的眼神变得有些遥远。）

(She clenches her fists, staring silently at the ground.)（她默默握紧了拳头，低头盯着地面。）

Faye...That's wonderful.……那真是太好了。

FayeI didn't see the ambulance arrive with my own eyes, so I was kind of worried...没有亲眼看着救护车来，我还一直有点担心……

CommanderNow you can relax... You should probably worry about yourself more, though.安心吧，现在需要担心的是你自己啊。

CommanderYou didn't tell the truth when I asked how you were doing, right?刚才问你过得好不好，你没有说真话对吧。

CommanderI could tell that you've been suffering more than you let on.其实，你比表现出来的更加难受。

CommanderFaye, you don't like staying in this tiny room by yourself, right?绯，你不喜欢独自待在这个狭小的房间里，对吧？

(I look right into her eyes.)（我直视着垂头站立的绯。）

(—I have noticed it since yesterday. This tiny room keeps Faye in a constant state of tension. It's as if she were forcefully keeping up appearances while fighting some kind of unknown fear.)（——从昨天见面时我就注意到了，在这小小的房间之中，绯的身体随时保持着紧绷的状态，仿佛一直在硬撑着，与某种未知的恐惧对抗。）

(Enveloped by my gaze, she gives out a bitter laugh the next moment.)（被我的目光所笼罩，片刻后，绯苦笑了一下。）

Faye...Nothing slips by you, Commander.长官……怎么什么都瞒不过你。

FayeYou're right. I've had a fear of small, dark rooms ever since I failed that rescue.是的，从那次失败之后，我一直对黑暗、狭小的房间怀有无端的恐惧。

FayeThis would be called "claustrophobia" in humans, but for Dolls like us, it's just a kind of neural cloud malfunction.放在人类身上这应该叫“幽闭恐惧症”，不过对于人形来说，就只是心智的故障而已。

FayeThis fear came into play again when I was locked up here yesterday. It's been making me overthink things a lot.从昨天被关起来开始，这种恐惧就缠上了我，让我止不住胡思乱想。

FayeWhat if the real culprit never gets captured? What if they're already outside the satellite city, in another zone? Another continent?犯人能找到吗？会不会已经逃出卫星城，逃到另一片区域、另一个大陆。

FayeWhat if...会不会从今往后……

(Faye presses her palm against mine, separated by the glass window.)（绯张开手掌，隔着玻璃窗与我双手相贴。）

FayeWhat if this is the closest we'll ever be from now on?这就是我与长官之间最近的距离了。

CommanderDon't be silly. I won't be stopped by a thin layer of glass.别傻了，这层薄薄的玻璃可拦不住我。

(I retrieve my hand, and clench it into a fist.)（我收回手掌，捏成了一个拳头。）

CommanderThe culprit won't get away. We'll get them.犯人是逃不掉的，我们一定会把他抓住。

CommanderYou won't have to stay here for much longer, Faye.绯，你不会在这里待多久的。

(I've run out of visiting time. The staff begin to urge me to leave.)（探视时间到了，工作人员开始催促我离开。）

(I wave goodbye to Faye before leaving.)（临走之前，我和绯摆了摆手。）

CommanderBy the way... Now that Monsoon Squad has given you those gifts, I can't exactly keep showing up empty-handed.对了，季风小队都准备了礼物，我也不能老空着手来。

CommanderI'll give you MY gift tomorrow.明天，我会补上我的礼物。

Pulse-Racing Response 3 心跳效应3

FayeCommander!!! What are you...长官！！！你……

FayeIs this supposed to be your gift?!这就是你的礼物吗？

FayeY-You threw yourself into the slammer?你、你把你自己送进来了？！

(It's pretty entertaining to watch her reaction face-to-face.)（面对面观赏绯吃惊的表现真的很有意思。）

(That's right. Face-to-face. No longer impeded by a glass window.)（是的，面对面，没有玻璃窗阻隔。）

(I am now wearing prison garb, a detainee in the security department's detention centre.)（现在的我正穿着一身囚服，出现在治安管理部门的拘留所里。）

CommanderWhat did I say? I won't be stopped by that thin layer of glass.我说过吧，那层薄薄的玻璃窗拦不住我。

FayeI thought you meant that you'd get me out of here! Why have you thrown yourself in here?!我以为你的意思是救我出去！结果怎么是你进来了啊！！！

CommanderOutside, inside, what difference does it make?墙里或是墙外，又有多大区别呢？

FayeI'm not trying to engage you in a philosophical debate...我不是在跟你讨论什么哲学问题……

(She paces back and forth anxiously. I swear she's more worked up now than when she was arrested.)（她焦急地来回走动，简直比自己被抓的时候还要紧张。）

FayeWhat to do... What should I do now...怎么办，现在该怎么办……

FayeYou're our Commander! You shouldn't be in a place like this!以长官的身份，怎么能出现在这种地方呢！

CommanderIsn't this great?这不是挺好吗。

CommanderTwo heads are better than one when it comes to solving problems.无论什么问题，两个人解决起来总比一个人简单吧。

FayeBut... this is a detention center...可是……这毕竟是拘留所啊。

FayeIf you have a rough time here, I...要是长官吃了什么苦头，我……

(Faye stops. Determination fills her eyes.)（说到这，绯的眼神突然变得坚毅了起来。）

FayeNo! I won't let you suffer any hardship here!不行，我绝对不会让长官吃苦！

CommanderDon't worry, I'm not a weakling, you know...没事啦，我也不是什么很脆弱的人……

FayePlease keep close to me while you're in here, Commander!长官，请时刻跟在我身边！

Commander(Sigh) Alright.诶，好。

FayeIt's yard time right now, so I'll bring you around and familiarize you with the public areas!现在正好是放风时间，我先带你熟悉一下公共区域！

(I begin to follow Faye as she walks around the detention center's public areas.)（我开始跟着绯在拘留所的公共区域转悠。）

(She acts like a tour guide. Despite her stumbling over words at times, she tries her best to introduce the facilities to me.)（她表现得像个导游，哪怕有些磕磕巴巴，也努力向我介绍着各种设施。）

(But my attention is on the other prisoners.)（不过，我的关注点更多放在了其他囚犯身上。）

(Why do they all lower their heads when we walk by them?)（我们经过的时候，他们怎么都低着头啊？）

FayeOUT OF MY WAY!闪开！你挡着道了！

VarjagerSorrysorrysorry! I'll get out of your way!对不起对不起，我这就滚！

(Faye kicks away a prisoner who happened to be standing in the middle of the corridor.)（一个站在走廊中间的囚犯被绯给一脚踢开。）

(She seems to suddenly remember that I'm standing right behind her, so she chooses to retract her legs in an elegant manner to conceal the brutality that just unfolded.)（像是突然想起来我在身后，她选择用一个优雅的收腿姿势来掩盖刚才的暴行。）

CommanderFaye, are they... afraid of you?绯，他们是在害怕你吗？

FayeHmm? Not really. Everyone's just being polite, you know.嗯？没有吧，大家只是很懂礼貌罢了。

FayeAfter listening to your teachings yesterday, I took time to teach a few ill-mannered people a lesson.昨天听了长官的教导，我找机会教训了几个出言不逊的家伙。

FayeEveryone became really easy to communicate with after that happened!从那之后，大家都变得很好沟通了！

Commander...This is way more effective than I imagined.……比想象中更奏效啊。

(Faye leads me through the entire rest area like she's on a victory parade, finally stopping at the mess hall.)（绯带领着我耀武扬威地穿越了整个休息区，最后停留在食堂。）

(It's dinnertime. The prisoners queue for food from a window.)（晚饭时间已经到了，成群的囚犯正在窗口前排队打饭。）

(The crowdedness of the detention center is unmistakable here.)（拘留所拥挤的现状在这里显露无疑。）

FayeAre you hungry, Commander?长官，你饿了吗？

CommanderJust a little.有一点。

CommanderDo we queue up here if we want food?要吃饭的话，是去那里排队吗？

FayeQueue up? We don't. Leave it to me.排什么队呀，交给我吧。

(Faye shouts at the crowd.)（绯向着人群呼喝了几声。）

(After a short while, a prisoner from the front of the queue hands us a large tray of food with the utmost respect and deference.)（没过多久，队伍最前方就有人毕恭毕敬地端着一大盘饭菜送了过来。）

(This bravado... She's just like a prison crime boss.)（这架势……简直像囚犯里的老大一样。）

Commander...Is this really okay?……这样合适吗？

FayeWhy not? You can eat it, don't worry.有什么不合适的，放心吃吧。

FayeThe guy who brought you food is the same guy I mentioned yesterday.帮你打饭的那个家伙，我昨天跟你提过。

FayeHe worships me and always tries to strike up a conversation with me.很崇拜我，喜欢缠着我讲话。

FayeAfter hearing your advice, I began to send him off on various errands for me.听了你的建议之后，我就经常使唤他帮我做事。

FayeNot only do I finally get some peace, this also saves me a lot of hassle when it comes to living here. Two birds with one stone.不仅能摆脱纠缠，还能省去不少生活中的麻烦，一举两得。

(We chat as we eat in the boisterous mess hall.)（在嘈杂的食堂环境里，我一边吃着饭一边跟绯聊天。）

(She has become a lot more chatty, constantly talking about various little things she has seen in here.)（她的话变多了，嘴上不停地讲着些无足轻重的小见闻。）

(I think I finally manage to catch a hint of relaxation from her facial expressions.)（我好像终于在她脸上看出了些许“轻松”的情绪。）

FayeAnyway, why did you get arrested, Commander?对了，长官是为什么被关进来的？

CommanderMe? I got into a fight with the security department, basically.我啊。简单来说的话，就是跟治安管理部门打起来了。

FayeWhat?!啊？！

CommanderI've been looking for the whereabouts of the jewelry for the past few days.我这两天一直在搜寻你那起案件的赃物下落。

CommanderWhen I finally managed to get my hands on a few clues, the security department started thinking that I wanted the jewelry for myself.好不容易有了线索，可治安管理部门认为我想要独吞赃物。

CommanderThey arrested me after a rather unsuccessful round of "negotiations".进行了一番不算顺利的“交涉”之后，他们就把我抓了起来。

FayeTsk. Those bullies are as unreasonable as ever!啧，那群家伙怎么一如既往地不讲理啊！！！

CommanderDon't worry. I don't have to be here for very long.没关系，我这点事关不了多久。

(I quickly calm Faye down before she goes on the warpath.)（我赶紧安抚着面前几乎就要暴走的绯。）

CommanderIt counts as good news, I guess. At least this means that they already have some leads.也算是好消息吧，至少治安管理部门已经掌握了赃物线索。

CommanderThe case will be cracked open soon, so you'll be out in a jiffy.案件的破获近在眼前，你很快就能放出去了。

FayeReally? ...I'll believe you.真的吗？我……相信长官的话。

(A round of murmurs ripples through our surroundings. The reasons why someone ended up in the detention center always make good gossip.)（四周传来一阵议论。在拘留所里，别人入狱的原因就是最好的八卦。）

(Some discuss whether Faye is innocent or not, some others discuss my identity. Many more discuss the value of the jewelry, envious of the thief in possession of it.)（一些人在讨论绯是否清白，一些人在讨论我的身份，还有更多人在眼红那批珠宝的价值。）

(I listen intently as the topic I brought up spreads through the prisoners, driving them to discuss other various little details.)（我侧耳倾听着由我引发的话题蔓延到每一位囚犯耳中。）

(It is useful and entertaining for me to listen in on their discussions.)（这对我来说，有趣，并且有用。）

(Night comes early for those in the detention center.)（拘留所里的夜晚，比外界来临得更早。）

(Once dinnertime is over, the prisoners are escorted back to their rooms for the night.)（晚饭时间过后，囚犯们都被关回各自的房间休息。）

(I take the opportunity to find where Faye stays.)（借这个机会，我看到了绯住的地方。）

CommanderYou've been staying in a place like this for the past two days?绯，你这两天就住在这种地方？

FayeI'm a Doll, after all.毕竟我是个人形嘛。

FayeIt's not bad, really. Pretty quiet.这里也挺好啊，很清静。

CommanderBut... I remember that you mentioned being afraid of tiny spaces.但是……你说过害怕狭小的空间吧。

(Faye does not have her own room. She was assigned an easily overlooked storage room.)（绯没有属于自己的房间，她被关在一个不起眼的储物间里。）

FayeIt's alright, I'm already...没关系的，其实我已经……

CommanderIndeed. You don't have to stay in there any longer.嗯，没关系，你已经不用住在这里了。

FayeEh?诶？

CommanderSince the security department doesn't want to give you a real room, why not stay with me?既然治安管理部门不愿意给你安排房间，那就来跟我一起住吧。

CommanderIt just so happens that I was assigned a single room.正好，我被分配到的是一间单间。

FayeIs it... really okay to do this?这样……是可以的吗？

CommanderOf course it is. If not, the money I shoved into the security officer's pocket would go to waste.当然可以啊，不然我给治安官的钱不就白塞了。

Faye...……

(I lead Faye from the storage room to my room.)（我把绯从储物间带到了我的房间里。）

(This isn't a big room by any measure, being just about ten square meters. The room is adorned with a bed, a table, a chair, and a window letting through some silvers of moonlight.)（这里也算不上有多宽敞，十平米左右的空间，一张床、一套桌椅、一扇透出些许月光的窗户。）

(But compared to the cramped storage room, we can at least catch a whiff of fresh air here.)（不过至少，比起逼仄的小储物间，这里还能嗅到空气流通的滋味。）

(We look at the single bed in the room and feel a bit at a loss.)（面对房间里唯一的一张床，我和绯都有些不知所措。）

(In the end, we both sit on the bed next to each other, back against the wall, and cover our legs with the only blanket.)（最终，我们俩并排坐在了床上，背靠墙壁，将被子平铺在我们的腿上。）

FayeThanks, Commander.长官，谢谢你。

CommanderWay better than the storage room, right?怎么样，比储物间舒服吧。

FayeYeah. This is a lot more comfortable.嗯，舒服太多了。

CommanderHas all this alleviated your anxieties and fears a little?你的焦虑和恐惧，有缓解一些吗？

FayeIt all vanished once you arrived.长官到来之后，那些东西就消失不见了。

(She leans the tip of her shoulder against mine as a test. Seeing that I did not resist, she slowly starts putting more of her weight on me.)（她试探性地把肩膀靠了过来。见我没有抗拒，才慢慢把我的肩膀当作她的支点。）

(I feel more and more of her body leaning on me. This is proof that her tense frame is relaxing, bit by bit.)（我能感受到我们彼此触碰的面积慢慢扩大，那是她紧绷的素体在一点点松弛、变软。）

FayeCommander... I think... I'm tired...长官，我好像，累了……

CommanderIt's about time for you to sleep.你早就该好好休息一下了。

FayeSleep... I don't like it.休息……不喜欢。

FayeDark places are scary. There is no way to relax.黑黢黢的地方，很可怕，没法安心。

FayeYou can't see anything, and you don't know what is going on around you.看不到东西，不知道什么在附近。

FayeThere's nowhere to run, and when you reach out, only the ground and the walls respond to your touch.没地方可逃，无论往哪里摸，都只有墙壁、地面。

FayeI can't relax. I'm scared that if I'm not watchful enough, the walls will creep up on me and slowly close in...精神，不能放松。害怕一不注意，四周的墙壁就会偷偷接近、挤压、过来……

FayeWhich... is why I'm unwilling to close my eyes.所以，不敢合眼。

CommanderSo this is what claustrophobia feels like.原来，你的幽闭恐惧是这种感受。

FayeMmm. I hate dark and enclosed places.嗯。我讨厌黑暗，讨厌封闭的地方。

CommanderIf that's the description... this place seems to fit the bill.要说黑暗、封闭的地方……这里好像就是啊。

(My joke makes Faye, who was already half-asleep, snap her eyes open.)（我这句玩笑让半睡半醒的绯一下子睁圆了眼睛。）

(Her scarlet eyes dart around, scanning the room...)（通红的眼眸四处游弋，把周围扫了一圈。）

(...Before they end up staring at my face.)（最后，落在我的脸上。）

(She shows me a reassuring smile, and closes her eyes.)（一个安心的微笑过后，那双眼睛又闭上了。）

FayeThings are different now.不一样了。

CommanderDifferent?不一样？

FayeWhen I open my eyes, I can see you.睁眼，能看到长官。

FayeWhen I reach out, I can touch you.伸手，能摸到长官。

FayeA place like this is no longer scary.这种地方，不可怕。

CommanderThat's great. You've finally managed to overcome your claustrophobia.真好，你终于克服幽闭恐惧了。

FayeYou managed to fix my malfunctions, Commander.是长官修好了我的故障。

FayeI won't be afraid of this place, even if I have to stay forever.如果是这样的监狱，蹲多久都，不可怕的。

Commander(Laughs) Don't joke about things like that.哈哈，可别随便拿自由开玩笑啊。

FayeI once valued absolute freedom at all costs, because a monsoon does not want to stay anywhere for long.以前我也觉得，自由是最重要的。因为季风，不会在任何一处停留。

FayeBut now, I've suddenly realized that even the mightiest hurricane...可是现在，我突然发现，就算是声势浩大的飓风……

Faye...Will want to remain in place sometimes.也有想围着一个点转的时候。

(Faye stops talking. Our tiny room grows silent.)（绯不再说话，小小的房间里逐渐宁静下来。）

(She hugs me with one arm comfortably, our bodies perfectly pressed against each other.)（绯的一只手搂住了我，不松不紧，刚好将身体轮廓贴合在一起。）

(I know that she has already fallen asleep.)（我知道，她睡着了。）

Pulse-Racing Response 4 心跳效应4

(The detention center is particularly boisterous the next day, with prisoners walking through the corridors every now and then.)（第二天一大早，拘留所里格外热闹，时不时便有囚犯穿过走廊。）

(I ask the detention center's officer and finally learn what happened: it just so happens that a large number of prisoners are getting released today.)（我询问了拘留所里的管理才得知，今天，刚巧有不少囚犯出狱。）

(They depart as loud and lively characters. It is as if they took all the joy left in this place with them, because those who remain have fallen into a lull.)（他们吵吵嚷嚷地离去，就像带走了这里为数不多的乐观，让剩下的人更加压抑。）

(Faye sits next to me at breakfast, helping me peel eggs. She crushes the eggshells over and over again, until the table is covered with a pile of powder.)（早餐时间，绯坐在我边上帮我剥鸡蛋。剥下来的蛋壳被她反反复复地碾碎，直到桌面上留下一滩钙粉。）

CommanderAre you upset, Faye?绯，你在心烦吗？

Faye...Just a bit.……有一点。

CommanderBecause of the ones who left?因为离开的那些人？

FayeI guess so.算是吧。

(She gathers the powder into a small mound.)（她把蛋壳粉拢在一起，堆成了一个小山包。）

FayeThe lackey who liked harassing me said goodbye to me just now.那个喜欢纠缠我的小跟班，刚才来和我道别了。

FayeHe said something about how he's going to enjoy life out there from now on, and how he never wants to see this damned place again.说什么出去之后要好好享受生活，再也不要来这种鬼地方。

FayeAfter going on and on about how he was going to go on this big holiday trip, he encouraged me to persevere before he left.自顾自地讲了一大套旅游计划之后，临走前让我加油，努力坚持下去。

FayeBut... I just felt irritated after hearing that. Really irritated.可是……我听完只觉得烦躁，非常烦躁。

(Her finger traces a spiral in the powder, drawing the shape of a nautilus shell as a result.)（她把手指放在蛋壳粉上面转圈，画出了一个鹦鹉螺的形状。）

CommanderAn untimely encouragement indeed...确实是很不合时宜的鼓励啊……

FayeI understand the logic, but watching those criminals leave before us makes it feel so unfair.道理我都明白，可是看着那些罪犯在我们面前离开，还是会感到不平衡。

FayeWhy... Why do we have to be kept here even though we did nothing wrong?!明明……我们什么都没有做错！为什么还要被关下去啊！

CommanderIndeed, we have done nothing wrong. In fact, we've done too much right.是的，我们什么都没有做错，甚至于做了太多正确的事。

CommanderSo, not only does the security department have to release us today, they'll also have to give us some compensation as a reward.所以呢，今天治安管理部门不仅要放我们出去，还得补偿点奖励才行。

FayeHuh? They'll let us go today? Why?啊？今天会放我们出去？为什么？

CommanderBecause the real culprit is about to be caught.因为真正的犯人马上就要落网了。

FayeWhat?!啊？！

(Faye's cute little face is full of confusion.)（绯小小的脸蛋上写满了不解。）

FayeI don't understand, Commander...长官，我不理解……

FayeYou're trapped here, too. How did you suddenly figure that out?连你都被关进来了，怎么就突然断定犯人能落网呢？

CommanderEverything happened according to plan.一切都在计划之中。

CommanderThe truth is, I committed no crime and did not clash with the security department at all. I got detained as part of a discussed plan with them.其实我并没有犯罪，也没跟治安管理部门起什么冲突。之所以出现在这里，是我和治安官商量好的。

(Her jaw drops in shock. She spreads out the powder on the table as she listens to my explanation, and draws a huge question mark in the middle of it.)（绯张大了嘴，一边听着，一边把桌上的蛋壳粉打散，在中间画了个大大的问号。）

CommanderTwo days ago, Monsoon Squad executed a blanket search on the region, but we still didn't find any leads on the suspect and jewelry.两天之前，经过季风小队的地毯式排查之后，我们并没有发现嫌犯和赃物的线索。

CommanderBut one thing was certain: The culprit did not have a chance to slip out of satellite city POL-05. They didn't even leave the district.但是有一点可以确认，犯人绝对没有远走高飞的机会。他没有离开POL-05卫星城，没有离开案发的区块。

CommanderIn other words, they were hiding right under the noses of the security department.换句话说，他就藏在治安管理部门的眼皮底下。

FayeHow did they do that?这是怎么做到的？

FayeI know that the security department lacks competence, but I'm sure that your investigation with Monsoon Squad wouldn't have left any gaps!就算治安管理部门的办事能力差，但长官和季风小队的调查肯定不会有疏漏啊！

CommanderA famous detective once said this:有位名侦探曾经说过。

CommanderWhen you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how fantastical, must be the truth.排除掉所有可能之后，剩下的一种无论多么不可思议，都是真相。

CommanderThere IS a place that the security department doesn't focus on, a place that Monsoon Squad and I can't conduct a proper investigation in.有那么一片地方，治安管理部门不会关注，我和季风小队调查不了。

CommanderThe culprit... hiding in there.犯人，就藏在那里。

FayeIgnored and hard to investigate...不会关注……调查不了……

FayeYou're talking about the detention center! The culprit is hiding here!你是说拘留所！犯人藏在拘留所里！

CommanderVery sharp. I came to the same conclusion back then.聪明。我当时也得出了同样的结论。

CommanderThe culprit hid the jewelry somewhere, then, by committing a minor offense, hid themselves in the detention center to wait out the storm.犯人把赃物藏了起来，然后假借一项轻微的罪名，被关入拘留所躲避风头。

CommanderOnce we understood this, our next steps were simple.想明白这一点后，剩下要做的就很简单了。

Commander—We lure the rat away from his hole.——把“老鼠”从“洞”里引出来。

FayeI see! So that's why you got yourself arrested.原来如此！怪不得长官会被关进来。

CommanderCorrect. Solving the case was one of the reasons why I came here.是的，破案是我进来的目的之一。

CommanderDo you remember how I talked about the reason for my arrest at the dinner table last night?还记得昨天吃晚饭的时候，聊起了我被捕的原因吗？

CommanderI made sure to mention that the security department "has some leads" on the jewelry's whereabouts.当时我特意提到“治安管理部门已经掌握了赃物的线索”。

CommanderA regular prisoner would pay no attention to it, but the culprit definitely would: he fears the discovery of the stolen jewelry the most.这句话其他人不会在意，但盗走珠宝的犯人肯定会听进心里。因为对他来说，最害怕的事情就是藏匿的赃物被人找到。

CommanderNow that the seed of anxiety is planted, the culprit's first move after getting out would be to confirm the security of their stolen goods.不安的种子就此埋下。犯人出狱之后要做的第一件事，一定是确认赃物的完好。

CommanderSo we just need to track those who got released today...那么只要跟踪获释的犯人……

FayeAnd nab both the culprit and the stolen goods!就能够人赃并获！

CommanderThat's right. This is exactly what your friends are working on now.没错，这就是你的朋友们正在做的事情。

(Now that Faye's frown is turned upside down, she puffs up her cheeks and gently blows all the crushed eggshell powder into the dustbin.)（绯的眉头彻底舒展开了。她鼓起脸颊，轻轻把桌上的蛋壳粉全吹进垃圾桶里。）

(Meanwhile, the sheriff issues a summons to us.)（与此同时，治安官适时向我们发来了传唤。）

(His unusually respectful attitude makes it easy to guess what happened.)（看到对方出奇恭敬的态度，不难猜到发生了什么。）

FayeNice, they did it!太好了，她们做到了！

(Monsoon Squad has successfully recovered the jewelry and captured the culprit.)（季风小队追回了珠宝，也逮捕了犯人。）

(After a series of tedious procedures, Faye successfully clears her name.)（在经过一系列繁琐的程序之后，绯顺利洗脱了罪名。）

(Her 4-day-long imprisonment ends here. We can leave once we gather our personal belongings.)（为期4天的囚禁就此结束。等收拾完随身物品，我们就可以离开了。）

FayeI didn't expect the culprit to be HIM.真没想到，犯人竟然是他。

CommanderYeah. But now that we have the benefit of hindsight, his strange behavior actually makes sense now.是啊。不过站在马后炮的视角来看，他怪异的行为反倒有迹可循了。

CommanderIt's a form of narcissism to revere someone who takes the blame for himself, don't you think so?对顶替了他罪名的你表达尊崇，也算是一种自恋癖吧。

(We finally meet the real culprit at the retrial—the lackey who liked pestering Faye.)（在重审的现场，我们见到了真正的犯人，是那个喜欢缠着绯说话的小跟班。）

(Remembering what he did in the morning, Faye repeats the ostentatiously long travel plan to his face as a form of revenge.)（作为报复，绯把他早晨自顾自讲述的旅游计划复述了一遍。）

(It is likely that he'll never get to go on that big trip of his.)（这份计划，大概永远也无法达成了吧。）

(Waving the sheriff goodbye, we return to the storage room.)（告别治安官后，我们回到了储物间。）

FayeWait a moment while I gather my things, Commander.长官，稍等我收拾一下东西。

(Faye carefully takes out a few items from the cargo rack situated in the deepest part of the storage room.)（在储物间最深处的货架上，绯小心翼翼地翻找出了几样东西。）

(An inflatable axe, a vinyl record and a steel bowl.)（一把充气玩具斧、一张唱片、一张纸条。）

(She wipes off the dust from each item with care. The inflatable axe is placed in a large enough bag for it, and the vinyl record is wrapped in a soft cloth. The steel bowl is wrapped and stored in a bag.)（她仔细地擦去每一样东西上面的灰尘。充气玩具斧找了个足够大的袋子装着，唱片用柔软的布料包裹好，纸条整齐地对折后塞进口袋。）

(She puts more effort into this than some people do when they wrap gifts.)（简直比送礼的时候收拾得更加精致。）

CommanderI didn't expect for you to like them so much.原来你这么喜欢它们啊。

FayeHow should I put this...? To be honest, I didn't like them at the start.怎么说呢……其实一开始并不算喜欢。

FayeThere's no practical use for them here, and some of them are kind of embarrassing. Think about the looks I get when I carry that toy axe around...没什么实际用途，甚至还有点丢人。你知道吗，拿着玩具斧头走路的时候，其他人的目光……

CommanderOkay, stop right there, I'm about to start feeling secondhand embarrassment...好了不要再描述了，我替人尴尬的病要犯了……

FayeWhen I'm alone by myself, though, they... make me feel warm.但是一个人相处的时候，它们……又很温暖。

FayeWhen I swing the toy axe around, touch the vinyl record, and think back on the stupid pun while I'm in the scary darkness... my fear and anxiety are momentarily replaced by other feelings.在吓人的黑暗里，挥几下玩具斧头，摸一摸唱片，再回想一遍冷笑话，就好像心里的不安、焦虑暂时被其他东西给替代了。

FayeUnknowingly, I became more and more reliant on them.不知不觉就变得，越来越依赖它们。

CommanderIt's good that you managed to like them. Your friends will definitely be happy to hear that.那挺好啊。你能喜欢的话，送礼的人肯定会高兴的。

FayeYeah. I liked every gift, especially...喜欢。我每一样都很喜欢。尤其是……

(She suddenly stops to stare at me straight in the eyes. Her face turns bright red, as if competing with her hair for attention.)（说到这她突然停了下来，眼睛直勾勾地看着我，脸上变得通红，像在跟头发抢风头。）

(With the blessing of the second law of thermodynamics, my face grows hot as well.)（拜热力学第二定律所赐，我感觉我的脑袋也热了起来。）

(Pretty amazing, isn't it? We are definitely thinking about the same thing. The things she learns from the gifts definitely apply to me as well.)（很神奇吧，我们肯定是想到了同样的事情。那些她对于礼物的表达，全部都能用在我的身上。）

(After all, I serve as one of the gifts.)（毕竟，我也是送给她的礼物之一啊。）

FayeI-I... I'm talking about...我、我……我是说……

FayeCommander, you...长官，你……

CommanderWhat about me?我怎么了？

FayeYou're good!!!你很好！！！

CommanderWhat does that even mean...?很好算什么意思啊……？

FayeI meant...意思就是……

FayeI'm talking about, you know, have you ever heard of this psychological phenomenon? It's c-c-called...就是说，长官有没有听说过，有一种心理学上的现象，叫叫叫……

FayeThe suspension bridge effect!叫“吊桥效应”！

CommanderOh?哦？

FayeI-I learned about it in a rescue course in the past.这、这是我在过去的救援课程里学到的。

FayeThe general idea is that in a tense environment, people will easily misinterpret a racing heart as some kind of romantic attraction. This might lead to some... feelings towards those around them that they normally wouldn't experience... like...大概的意思是，人们在紧张的环境下，容易将心跳认作是某种吸引力。所以会对周围的人产生一些……平时不会产生的，那个……情……

FayeUnnecessary extra emotions!多余的情感！

CommanderOkay, so you're trying to say that...唔。你说这个是想表达？

FayeI think I, uh... maybe I...我觉得，我、呃……说不定也是……

CommanderBut you don't have a heartbeat.可是你哪有心跳啊。

FayeErm... Y-Yeah, that's true.呃……说、说的也是。

(Faye squeezes the handle of the inflatable axe helplessly, seemingly venting her "extra emotions" through it.)（绯有些无措地握紧了充气玩具斧头，仿佛在借此发泄着内心多余的情感。）

FayeT-Then if we are speaking in terms of a Doll's neural cloud, excessive computational load and abnormal data exchange rates can be likened to physiological phenomena in humans such as...那、那就是以心智的逻辑来说，过度的运算量和反常的数据交换速率可以被拟似为人类生理上的……

(What is she mumbling about?)（叽里咕噜说什么呢。）

(The way she seems to be heating up with a nearly overloading neural cloud makes me want to pull a joke on her.)（绯仿佛浑身发热、心智过载的模样，使我忍不住想要逗逗她。）

CommanderSo you mean to say that the affection we have for gifts is just psychological illusions?你的意思是，对于“礼物”所产生的喜爱，只不过是一种心理学上的错觉而已？

FayeNo! They are definitely not an illusion!不是！绝对不是错觉！

(Faye frantically tries to explain herself.)（绯手忙脚乱地解释着。）

FayeIt all starts with a mild feeling hidden deep inside my neural cloud, as if it were just part of my body temperature.一开始这种感觉，只是淡淡的、藏在心智深处，就像是我体温的一部分。

FayeBut it suddenly started heating and welling up these past few days, like how that inflatable axe can inflate with a "boom" in an instant. It gets really unbearable if you don't express yourself out loud.但是这几天，它突然开始升温，像那个充气斧头一样，“嘭”地变大了，不说出口就憋得难受。

FayeI don't get why it is happening.我搞不懂其中的原因。

FayePerhaps this is just like my claustrophobia. The fault lies with yet another psychological phenomenon.也许这就像我的幽闭恐惧一样，又是另一种心理现象害的。

FayeWill you be able to cure it for me this time, Commander?长官，这次你还能为我治好吗？

CommanderI'll start with a diagnosis.那我来简单诊断一下吧。

CommanderWould you still like the gifts you received if you had never been falsely arrested?如果没有被捕的话，你就不会喜欢这些“礼物”吗？

FayeOf course I would.当然还会喜欢。

FayeAnd I think... my affection started a long time ago.而且我想……我早就已经喜欢上了。

(Faye hangs her head as she pulls at her twin bangs in embarrassment.)（绯埋着头，有些不好意思地揪着垂在脸颊两边的红发。）

CommanderWill you continue to like them after being set free?那么在重获自由之后呢？还会喜欢吗？

FayeYeah! I will!嗯！会的！

FayeI will... forever, till the end of time.会……一直、一直喜欢下去。

CommanderDiagnosis complete. I believe that you are healthy without any issues whatsoever.诊断完毕，我认为，你现在很健康，没有任何问题。

FayeHuh?诶？

(Faye looks up at me in bewilderment.)（绯不可思议地抬头看向我。）

(I return her gaze, which still carries hints of doubt, and nod firmly.)（面对她仍带着几分疑问的目光，我笃定地点了点头。）

CommanderFaye, I firmly believe that your "unnecessary extra emotions" aren't due to some kind of psychological phenomenon.绯，我确信，你的“多余的情感”，不是因为什么心理现象。

CommanderThose are simply your true feelings. That's all it is.那就是你最真实的感受，仅此而已。

CommanderI feel about you the same way you feel about me.就像我对你的感受一样。

(Faye's mouth falls open, her eyes widening in shock.)（绯张大了嘴巴，眼睛也瞬间睁得圆圆的。）

(The fiery-red Doll suddenly starts leaping up and down and gesturing frantically, as if someone lit a fuse under her.)（像是引线被点燃一般，火红的人形倏地跳了起来，慌乱地比划着。）

FayeI-I... Commander—我、我，长官——

CommanderHmm? Was I wrong?嗯？我说的不对吗？

FayeO-Of course you, you were completely right! Um, no, I was trying to say—当、当然对，完全正确！呃不，我是说——

Faye...Commander, we have all our things, let's just go!长官，东西都收拾完了，我们快走吧！

(She scrambles to grab the luggage and hurries to the door.)（胡乱地拎起了打包在一起的行李，绯快步走向门边。）

(Right before we step out of the detention center, Faye finally gains the courage to grab my hand and pull me forward.)（直到临出门前的最后一刻，如同终于鼓起了巨大的勇气，她一把抓住了我的手，拉着我迈向前方。）

FayeCongratulations, Commander! We've regained our freedom!长官，恭喜我们重获自由。

Covenant 铭契

FayeAhhhhhhh, I'm so confused! My emotion module is melting! Commander, we should go beat up some sandbags in the training room!啊啊啊啊搞不懂了！情绪模块要烧坏了！长官，我们去训练室打沙袋吧！

FayeI'll prove to you that from now on, I'll definitely keep you safe forever!我要向你证明，从今往后我一定会把你保护好的！

Madder Waltz 绯色共舞

(I think I've been hearing some kind of mosquito buzzing about the door for a while now.)（如果我没听错的话，从刚才开始，门口一直在传来蚊子叫一样的声音。）

(Like a feather tickling my eardrum, it's not too noisy, but it is highly distracting.)（它就像在我耳膜上挠痒痒，不算吵，但十分让人在意。）

(Finally at my limit, I stop working and walk towards the doorway in order to find out what is happening.)（我终于坐不住了，放下手里的工作，走到门口准备一探究竟。）

?Commander, I have a request!“长官，我有个请求！”

?No, that still sounds pretty weird. Is it about how I address him? If I call him "Commander", it feels like I'm about to start discussing work.不对，这样还是怪怪的。是称呼问题吗？叫“长官”的话，总感觉是来谈工作的。

(Someone is muttering outside the door.)（有人在门外碎碎念。）

(I quickly realize who that is. It's Faye.)（我很快就听出来了，是绯。）

FayeMaybe I should change the way I address him.要不要换个称呼呢？

FayeSomething that isn't too formal, but maintains the acknowledgement of our relationship yet remaining a colloquial form of address...不那么正式，保留关系模式但更加生活化的称呼……

FayeUm... How about "Master"?唔……“主人”？

(She is about to settle on something truly absurd, so I quickly open the door.)（眼看再这么下去她就要说出奇怪的话，我赶紧推开了门。）

(Faye is obviously startled.)（很显然，绯吓了一跳。）

FayeAhem! Ma... I mean, Commander!咳咳！主……不对，长官！

FayeW-W-W-Why did you suddenly come out?!你你你怎么突然出来了！

CommanderOh, I'm just trying to get some fresh air in.哦，我开门通通风。

CommanderAre you looking for me?你找我有事吗？

FayeUm... yes. There's an unimportant request that I'd like to ask of you.唔……是的，有一件无关紧要的小事想要拜托长官。

FayeSo basically, Jiangyu suddenly suggested that Monsoon Squad's next performance should take on a different format.事情是这样的。绛雨突然提出，季风乐队的下一场表演要换一种形式。

FayeI ended up overestimating myself and took on an unexpectedly difficult task...我托大了，接下了一个有些困难的任务……

CommanderWhat does it entail?是什么？

FayeA ballroom dance.表演交际舞。

(Her cheeks flush red at the mention of it.)（光是提到这几个字，绯就开始脸红了。）

FayeBut I have no experience with that kind of dance at all, so...但是我完全没有进行这种舞蹈的经验，所以……

FayeI'm hoping that you could help me practice a bit.想让长官陪我练习一下。

CommanderAh, I see. But Jiangyu is your usual dance partner, right? Why not practice with her?这样啊。不过表演的时候你的舞伴是绛雨吧，为什么不和她练？

FayeNo way. I must never let her see my awkward, clumsy side!不行。生疏、笨拙的样子，绝对不能让她看到！

(What a strange level of competitiveness they have. So this is how bands are...?)（真是奇怪的胜负欲，这就是乐队吗。）

CommanderIs it okay for me to see that side of yours?我看到没问题吗？

FayeIf it's you, I'm fine with anything that you see of me.长官的话，看到什么样的我都没有问题。

(Faye's expression is sincere and full of candor.)（绯的表情真诚而坦荡。）

(She offers me her hand before I even respond.)（甚至，在我没有回应之前，她已经向我伸出了手。）

(I reward her candor by taking her hand with a smile.)（作为对这份坦荡的回报，我笑着拉住了她。）

CommanderAlright then. Let us begin.好啊，那开始吧。

CommanderGood timing, too. I've been sitting at the desk for half a day now, so it's high time I stretched my legs a little.正好，在办公桌前坐了半天，我也该活动一下身体了。

Food Tasting 1 美食品尝1

The first taste astounds, immediately awakening slumbering taste buds.入口的惊艳，瞬间唤醒沉睡的味蕾。

CommanderEvery mouthful tastes like bliss.每一口都是幸福的味道。

FayeUgh... I'm bored... let's chat to pass the time, Commander.呜……好闲……长官我们来聊聊天消磨时间吧。

About Training关于训练

About Shopping关于购物

About Martial Arts关于格斗术

About Dancing关于舞蹈

About Companions关于同伴

About Weapons关于武器

CommanderIf memory serves, didn't you once attend a rescue training program aside from your regular training, Faye?绯除了日常的训练之外，好像还参加了救援相关的训练科目？

FayeYes, although I'm not in the rescue team anymore, I've been maintaining some of my old skills and habits.嗯，虽然已经不在救援队了，但是我还是保持了一些过去的习惯。

FayeShould a crisis befall us, hopefully it'll make me better equipped to help everyone here.如果有一天大家遇到危机的时候，我希望能更好地帮助大家。

FayeAh, don't worry, Commander! I'm not going to slack off on my combat training.啊，作战训练的部分我也会努力的！请长官放心。

CommanderYou've been buying lots of books lately, Faye. Read anything interesting?我看绯最近买了很多书，有什么有趣的作品吗？

FayeHmm... Actually, these books aren't what you'd describe as "interesting". These are all books and materials on improving the reader's communication skills.嗯……其实我买的并不是什么有趣的书，都是一些用来提升沟通有效性的书籍和资料。

FayeI've been planning to read this popular book so that I can learn how to communicate with others. I think it's called "On Communication, by the Shitposting Streamer".最近我打算读一下人气作品，好像叫《气人主播沟通语录》来学习一下和其他人交流的方法。

CommanderThe Shitposting Streamer? That name... could it be...? Perhaps it would be best if you learned from another book.气人主播，这个名字该不会是……我建议你还是换一本学习吧。

CommanderYou're a self-taught practitioner of martial arts, right, Faye?绯的格斗术，我记得是自学的吧？

FayeYeah, I don't want others to think of me as a weak Doll.是的，我不想让其他人觉得我是一个柔弱的人形。

FayeI've been learning all kinds of martial arts from documentaries, movies, and recordings of competitions ever since I joined Griffin...在格里芬时期我就从纪录片、比赛录像以及电影中学习了各种格斗术……

FayeEh? Now that I'm thinking about it, wasn't the female lead in one of the movies played by... Jiangyu?!诶？现在想想，其中一部电影里的女主角好像是……绛雨？！

CommanderI often get to see your martial arts performance whenever Monsoon Squad puts a show on.季风乐队演出的时候，经常可以看到绯的伴武呢。

FayeUgh... Would you say I put on a good performance, Commander?呜……长官我表现得好吗？

CommanderVery well, I'd say. Your style matches perfectly with how the rest of Monsoon performs.非常好，和季风乐队的风格十分贴合。

FayeThanks, Commander!谢谢长官！

CommanderAre you getting along with the others well?绯和同伴们相处得如何？

FayePeople found my tone of speaking a little off-putting at first.一开始艾莫号的大家有点不习惯我的说话方式。

FayeBut thanks to Jiangyu and the others helping smooth things over, things are getting better...不过多亏了绛雨她们帮我打圆场……

FayeHaha, my past self would've never imagined that Jiangyu would be the one helping me communicate with people now.呵呵，过去的我大概想象不到现在是绛雨一直在帮我和其他人沟通吧。

CommanderYour axe is probably one of the more unique weapons among all of the weapons carried by Dolls.绯的斧子即使是在人形的武器之中也是比较特别的存在了。

FayeThis is a good partner of mine, it keeps me in the fight even if I'm out of bullets or reloading.这可是我的好搭档，可以弥补我在换弹或者是弹药耗尽时候的战斗力。

FayeFeels great to throw, too! Wanna give it a shot, Commander?而且投掷手感还特别好，指挥官要试试吗！

CommanderI was actually referring to the scope mounted on your axe... Never mind, forget it.其实我想说的是你斧子上装的瞄准……算了，不用在意。

The wafting aroma enchants, carrying away every trace of my weariness.扑鼻的芬芳，顷刻带走满身的疲惫。

The flavors blooming upon my tongue delight, filling my body with warmth and happiness.舌尖的绽放，幸福的暖意随即拥抱全身。

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FayeOh, you're here, Commander.喔，长官你来了啊。

CommanderFaye, what was the urgent yet non-urgent thing you mentioned earlier? Huh? What's this thick handbook you have?绯你前面说的那个急又不急的事情是什么？嗯？那本厚厚的手册是什么东西？

FayeI'm practicing how to express myself. That book is titled the "Quick-Reference Communication Handbook". I made it.我在练习表达，那个本子则是《沟通应急手册》，我做的。

FayeI record down inspiring quotes when I hear them. Whenever I encounter communication issues, I look for answers in this book.平时我会记录些有启发的话，偶尔遇到沟通上的问题时，我就从里面找答案。

FayeFeel free to have a look if you are interested, Commander.长官你如果感兴趣的话，可以翻翻看。

FayeMaybe I should be more direct. I'll show you what I've learned by communicating with you.或者直接一点，我来与你沟通，把这段时间的学习成果展示给你看。

FayeJust lend me your ears and give me some feedback afterwards.长官只要负责在旁边听，然后给我意见就好了。

CommanderSure. I'll bear witness to the fruits of your labor.好啊，那就让我看看你这段时间的学习成果。

FayeOkay... The valley winds carry the trees' whispers, they instill the coastline with breath, slowly but steadily...那就……山谷的风带来树的低吟，为海岸注入的气息，缓慢，沉稳……

Commander...Huh?……嗯？

FayeThe bright moon hangs high as cheerful fireworks and lights fill the night. The earth heeds whispers from the wind...明月高悬，火树银花，大地倾听着风的低吟……

CommanderJust hold on a moment! What the heck are you going on about?! Why can't I understand a word of it?等下等下等下！你这是在说些什么啊！我怎么一句都听不懂！

CommanderIs that "Quick-Reference Communication Handbook" of yours filled with quotes like those?你的《沟通应急手册》上写的都是类似这样的话吗？

FayeNot completely, but I have plenty of such lines in there.不全是，但也有不少类似的内容。

FayeNemesis taught me those lines. I consulted her for advice on how to interact with people and she told me all of this.刚才那些对话是纳美西丝教我的。我问了她有关如何和人相处的意见，她告诉我了这些。

FayeI recorded down what she said to me, but I haven't found much use for her lines in my daily communications.我就把她说的话记了下来，不过用在实际沟通中的次数并不多。

CommanderSo that's why I found that manner of speaking so familiar... If it's Nemesis, then it's no surprise.这种说话方式我就说怎么那么耳熟……既然是纳美西丝的话，那就不奇怪了。

CommanderSpeaking of which, do you understand what you said just now, Faye?话说绯你能理解你刚才说的那些话的含义吗？

FayeNot at all, but since Nemesis said it to me, it must be a useful suggestion.不明白，但毕竟是纳美西丝说的，那应该是有用的建议。

FayeShe's not like me, after all. Nemesis gives people the impression that she's calm and reliable, always speaking in profound, enigmatic ways. Imitating her should help me.毕竟她不像我，一直给人沉稳的感觉，说的话也高深莫测。模仿她的话，应该能起到帮助。

CommanderShe definitely speaks like a total enigma... as for whether it'll help you or not, I wouldn't be so sure about that.高深莫测这点确实无法否定……但话能不能起到帮助就不好说了。

FayeAre Nemesis' words undecipherable for you too, Commander? To be honest, I've always respected her. To the point that I want to call her Master Nemesis...指挥官也看不出来吗？其实纳美西丝一直都让我很敬畏，我都想称她为纳美西丝先生了……

CommanderShe's reliable, all right, but we've confirmed that she speaks in a special encrypted language. You'll understand her if you install a translator.她确实很可靠，但她的话本身就是一种特别的加密语言，这一点我们已经确认了，装个翻译器你就能听懂。

FayeSo that's why the opposing forces were driven crazy when I quoted her to them on a mission.难怪之前在执行任务时对方听到我说的话之后陷入混乱，原来是这个原因。

FayeBut what should I do now, Commander?长官，那我接下来应该怎么办？

CommanderHmm... Your goal is to improve your communication skills, right? If that's the case, why not try imitating someone else?嗯……总之我理解你是想提高沟通技巧是不是？那样的话，要不要尝试换个模仿对象？

FayeSomeone else...? I see. I'll try this again.换个模仿对象吗……行，我明白了，会再试一试。

FayeI'll have to trouble you to keep me company as I train my communication skills, Commander.在沟通技巧提升前，这段时间的陪练就麻烦长官了。

Quick-Reference Communication Handbook II 沟通应急手册·Ⅱ

FayeI switched to imitating someone else after you advised me to do so last time.自从上次你给了意见之后，我就换了个模仿对象。

FayeAfter a long period of observation, I managed to write a new "Quick-Reference Communication Handbook". There should be no problems this time round.再观察许久之后，我新写了本《沟通应急手册》，这次应该能派上用场。

FayeCommander, can I trouble you to check on my learning progress?长官，能麻烦你验收下我的学习成果吗？

CommanderYou might be too hasty to give your book complete trust...你在著书立传这方面是不是着急了一点……

CommanderBut I'm interested in how you are developing and this is a rare opportunity. Go ahead and give it a try.不过机会难得，我也很好奇你的请教成果，来试试看吧。

FayeOkay... Hmph! You want to have a deep talk for an issue THIS minor? Does your head need some WD-X4?那……哼！就这点程度的问题还需要沟通？你的脑袋是不是缺少机油了？

Commander...Huh?……嗯？

FayeWhat? You got a problem with what I said? Sure, I'm itching for some entertainment and exercise.怎么？难道我说的有问题？好啊，我正好想要找点乐子，活动下身体。

FayeIs that axe of yours just some decoration or what? Come! Let's see whose blade is sharper!你这家伙手里的斧子不是什么装饰品吧？来啊，要不要试试看我的刀和你的斧子究竟谁更锋利！

CommanderWait, hold on! Are you imitating Krolik this time?等一下等一下！这次你所模仿的对象是克罗丽科吗？

Faye—Hmph! Don't ask me things you already know the answer to! What a waste of time!——哼！不要在那边问这种明知答案的问题！真是浪费时间！

CommanderFaye! Pause for now! Go back to your normal state! Just talk like how you did before!暂停一下，绯！还是回到你最初的状态吧！用之前的方式说话就好！

FayeSince it's an order from you... okay.既然是长官的命令……好吧。

FayeDid you stop me because I couldn't imitate her well enough, Commander?长官打断我，是因为我学得不够准确吗？

CommanderThe exact opposite of that... I think you're imitating her too well. It's as if Krolik was standing right in front of me!恰恰相反……我觉得你学得太像了，就仿佛克罗丽科本人站在我面前一样！

CommanderCan I ask why you decided to imitate Krolik?我能问问你模仿克罗丽科的理由吗？

FayeIt feels like her emotional module has much more range than mine. She's really good at expressing herself in all sorts of tones as well.比起我，感觉她的情感模块更丰富，各种语气也用得很好。

FayeThere might be trouble if she's made to interact with strangers, but in principle, her communications are concise and effective.虽然陌生人相处起来有些棘手，但本质上她的沟通确实简洁，高效。

FayePlus, Krolik and I are like two flies from a corpse. So I decided to imitate her.加上我和她平时还挺臭味相投的，所以就模仿她了。

CommanderTwo flies from a corpse might not be the best way to put it... Anyway, you're trying to say that you get along with her, right?这里用臭味相投不太合适……总之，我理解你是想表达和她合得来的意思，对吧？

FayeMmm. Is there anything bad about adopting her style of conversation?嗯。用她的方式说话，有什么不妥吗？

CommanderIf you talk to people like that, I think your actions are more likely to instigate disputes rather than resolve them.你这种沟通技巧和其他人说话，感觉比起解决争端，挑起争端的可能性更大一些。

CommanderSpeaking of which... Faye, why do you want to improve your communication skills?说起来……绯你想提高说话技巧是为了什么？

FayeI want to get along with the other Dolls aboard the Elmo. Before I joined, I would often create misunderstandings because of how I spoke and how I carried myself.我想和艾莫号的其他人形搞好关系。在来到艾莫号之前，我的说话方式和表达都有些问题，容易造成误会。

FayeGood thing I had help from Daiyan and the others from Monsoon, who helped me avoid some mistakes.还好那个时候有黛烟和季风乐队的大家帮忙，才不至于每次出错。

CommanderSo that's how it is. I see... Why don't you try imitating someone who is a bit more friendly? That might bring you closer to your goal.原来如此，我明白了……那要不要试试看找点更加亲切一点的模仿对象？这样感觉会更好实现你的目的。

FayeIf that's the case... Alright. I'll give it a try, Commander.既然长官那么说了……好，我会试试的。

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FayeShocker! Isn't that the Commander? Long time no see, where have you been lately?震惊！这不是长官吗？好久不见，这段时间你去哪里了？

FayeI've missed you lots~ Hey, come on, wanna take a selfie together?人家好想你啦~来，要不要靠近点一起合个影？

CommanderNow that really reminds me of someone in particular... I can almost feel a headache welling up in my head.这个熟悉的说话方式……我已经开始隐约感觉到头疼了。

Commander...I probably know your answer, but I should still ask you: Are you doing your imitation practice right now?……虽然我已经见怪不怪了，但还是要问下，你现在是做模仿练习吗？

(Faye does not speak, but she nods with a determined look in her eyes.)（绯没有说话，只是眼神坚定地点了点头。）

CommanderFine then... This feels weird, but at least you don't seem too unhinged yet. Continue.那好吧……虽然感觉怪怪的，但至少目前看起来还算比较正常，你继续吧。

FayeOh, come on, Commander! Why would you stick me with an "unhinged" label just because of how I speak? Ah, make sure you don't post about this on Grifchan, okay? You'll look really bad if you do that!讨厌啦长官，人家的说话方式怎么会不正常呢？啊，这段千万不要发到“匿名版”上去，否则的话尴尬的就是长官咯~

FayeAlright then, let's do a handshake to celebrate our long-awaited reunion~来，作为很久不见的问好，让我们握手握握手~

Faye...Why do I feel like you're not as passionate as you once were? Have you forgotten how we got along with each other in the past?……怎么感觉长官没有那么热情啦？是不是忘记之前我们是怎么相处的了？

FayeDon't be a stranger! Accept this affectionate embrace from me. Let us gaze tenderly into each other's eyes and kiss~来接受我饱含深情的拥抱，温柔地凝视彼此，然后啾一个~

Faye...Kiss?…………啾一个？

Faye...……

FayeM-My dear Commander, let's kiss, let's... (whimper)亲，亲爱的长官，啾，啾呜呜呜……

(Faye clings to me in an embrace before she even finishes the rest of the sentence. The side of her head leans against my chest, her face as red as her hair.)（没等说完，绯已经抱住了我，挪开的脸已变得和她的名字一样绯红。）

CommanderThe Doll you're imitating says that as a joke, so don't take her too seriously... No, wait! You don't have to force yourself if it's too upsetting for you! Please don't cry!那只是她开玩笑说的话，你不要当真……不对，既然你觉得难过就别做就行了，不要哭啊！

FayeWhat are you trying to pull?! Aren't you going to take responsibility for this?! Stop dodging if you still got any balls left!你装什么蒜啊！难道你不想负责！？试试看啊！有胆的话不要给我躲！

Faye...Sweet honey... lures to the gallows... the holy mother's mercy upon the sinner most grave...……香甜的蜂蜜……诱向绞架……致罪孽深重之人圣母的宽慰……

CommanderStop, stop! Your language module is going to melt! Stop!等一下你的语言模块都要烧坏了，中止中止！

CommanderLet's take a pause here for now, Faye. I can say for sure that I've amply witnessed the results of your learning.可以先暂停一下，绯，你的学习成果已经充分感受到了。

FayeWhat do you think, Commander? She told me that if I managed to master those mannerisms of hers, I'd definitely...长官感觉怎么样？她告诉我，学会了这套说话方式肯定可以……

FayeUm... How did she put it again...? Have the Commander in the palm of my hands or something?嗯……她的用词是……怎么说，拿捏住指挥官？

Commander...I have many things to say, but you did imitate that Doll well.……虽然有很多地方想吐槽，但总之是像那家伙会说的话。

FayeIt's quite an interesting and emotive way to carry myself, but there's lots of things that I don't really get.虽然这种说话方式很有趣，也包含情绪，但是很多内容我听不懂。

FayeGrifchan, "surfing the net", "I came here to laugh at you" ...They're all terms and phrases that I don't understand.“匿名版”“冲浪”“弹幕太薄用点力”……全都是我不能理解的东西。

FayeWill knowing how to use them improve my communication skills?难道说掌握这些词汇，也是提高沟通能力的一部分？

CommanderIn a certain sense, it's not wrong to put it that way... But I hope that you don't think too deeply into this particular aspect.从某种意思上说，你的理解倒也没有错……不过我还是希望你不要以此进行深入的思考。

FayeI see... I actually tried to imitate my squad members before, but I realized that I couldn't do it very well after a few tries. People started asking me if I needed to go to the repair bay...这样啊……其实我之前也有考虑过模仿季风小队的大家，但尝试之后发现那么做不是很好，其他人还问我是不是出现模块异常了……

FayeAfter I stopped, Daiyan asked me about it in private. Once I explained, she said that I should just be myself.之后黛烟私下问过我，在得知理由后告诉我只用做自己就好。

CommanderHmm... I agree with her. There's no need to imitate someone else. Faye is Faye.嗯……我也是这么想的。没必要去模仿别人，绯就是绯。

FayeBut if I remain like this... What if I run into more problems communicating with them? I'm worried about causing misunderstandings like I did before.但这样的话……我和她们交流，出现问题怎么办？我担心出现以前类似的问题。

CommanderWe're all nice people here aboard the Elmo. Even if you make a mistake, people won't mind. What's most important is that you show us who you really are.艾莫号上的大家都是好人。即使犯错了，大家也不会介意的，重点是要拿出你的真心。

FayeI see... If that's what you say, I'll try it.原来如此……既然指挥官这样说，我试试吧。

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FayeCommander, I talked to the people aboard the Elmo as myself, without imitating anyone.长官，我尝试过用自己的方式去和大家搭话。

FayeThings were a bit rough at first, but people didn't mind my behaviors too much. They felt that how I carried myself really suited me.虽然一开始磕磕绊绊，但大家却并没有多在意，只是觉得这很有我的个性。

FayeThe idea that I'd never be able to get close to other people has vanished into mist. I can communicate normally with people now.之前那些不平易近人的感觉烟消云散，现在已经可以基本做到正常交流了。

CommanderYou might need to work on your phrasing a little... But still, you are improving every day.不平易近人，还有烟消云散的使用方法还需要调整下啦……不过，一切都在往好的方向发展。

CommanderI might be asking this a little too late, but you weren't the type to be concerned about how you were interacting with other people. So why did you suddenly—虽然事到如今了，但是，我觉得绯你本来不是会在意社交氛围这种事的人，怎么突然就——

FayeYou are right on the mark...确实如长官所说……

FayeThe weakening of my emotional module turned me into a Doll who was bad at expressing herself, running into errors often.因为我的情感模块被削弱，变得不会表达，也容易出错。

FayeSo, I stayed silent most of the time. I actually felt that doing so was pretty relaxing, which was why I did not seek change.所以大多数的时候都保持沉默，其实我还觉得挺轻松的，所以从来没有想过改变什么。

FayeBut when I boarded the Elmo, and... was reunited with you, I realized that I didn't want to stay like that forever. I had to change.但来到艾莫号，再次见到……见到您后，我觉得现状不行，必须要做出改变。

CommanderFaye...绯……

FayeIt's not exactly uncommon for Dolls and humans to suddenly bid farewell to each other. It's something I came to understand ten years ago. Everything that I never managed to express clearly, became a thorn in my heart.人和人形总是会突然地别离，十年前我明白了这个道理，那个时候如果有话没有说清楚，就只会感到十分的痛苦。

FayeWhich was why I got kind of impatient...所以我有些着急了……

FayeThinking back on the days I spent imitating others, I do admit that I was being reckless.现在回忆起来那段时间模仿他人，确实是有点胡来了。

FayeThe people I imitate would unsurprisingly get angry at me... It's a good thing that you pointed me to the right path when I needed it, Commander.被模仿的人会生气也是难免……还好长官你及时指正，我才调整过来。

FayeThe missions I went on, the communication problems I had... Those were trials that I passed only because you were there to help me.之前的任务也好，这次的事情也好，都是靠长官才度过的难关。

FayeI am truly thankful for the help and support that you've given me.所以，我很感激您。

CommanderW-what's this all about? Are you imitating someone again?怎、怎么突然说这个？难道说你又向谁学习了吗？

FayeNo. I am simply following your suggestions for me, so right now, I am telling you my true feelings as myself.没有，我只是按照长官你之前说的那样，直白地做自己表达情感。

FayeI did think about embellishing it with some flowery language, but I couldn't find anything suitable. So, I decided to just put my thoughts and feelings out there, plain and straight.之前我也想过用词藻进行修饰，但酝酿不出合适的，最后还是决定坦白说出自己的感想。

FayeCommander, your face is getting red all of a sudden. Are you alright? Should I escort you to the med bay?长官，你怎么突然脸红了？是哪里不舒服？我送你去医务室？

CommanderI'm fine. I just didn't expect to get dosed with such a direct show of affection today, so I was feeling a bit shy.我没事，只是没想到突然被这么直率表达了好感，有点害羞罢了。

Commander...I like what you did, but do be mindful of the time and place whenever you decide to do something.……虽然这么做挺好的，但有的时候还是要注意下时间和场合。

FayePlace? So as long as I'm alone with you, there are no limits to any displays of affection?场合？也就是说，只要和长官独处，我都可以随意表达好感吗？

CommanderThat's not exactly what I said... but for future reference, just try not to do it while we're on a mission.倒也不至于随意啦……反正不要在执行任务的时候说就行了。

FayeI see. Then, as thanks for your help in solving my communication issues, and because I like you...我明白了。那作为指导说话练习的感谢，加上我也对长官抱有好感，明天我也有空……

FayeCommander, I'm free tomorrow. Would you like to go to the training grounds with me? I'll teach you how to use tomahawks.长官，要不要明天一起去训练场？我教你飞斧的操控技巧。

Faye...Commander, why are you laughing? Did I say something wrong?……长官，你为什么会笑出来？是我说错什么了吗？

Commander(Laughs) Nah, I was just thinking that what you said really suited your personality. I thought that you were going to take me out on a date or something...哈哈哈没有，只是觉得这很有绯的风格。我本来以为接下来的话是去约会什么的……

FayeBut from my point of view, a one-on-one training session together is the same as a date.在我的认知中，去训练和去约会是一个意思啊。

CommanderIs that so...? Looks like I'm the one who misunderstood this time. Sure, I'll see you tomorrow for our da... our training session, I mean.这样吗……那看来理解错误的是我啊。嗯，那就一起去约……不对，是去训练场吧。

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FayeCommander, when will you be free? There are some things that I would like to get your opinion on.长官，你什么时候有空？我有些事情想问问你的意见。

FayeIt's not an urgent matter, but I would appreciate your help ASAP.不是什么急事，但可以的话，希望尽快。

FayeSo, will you help me sort things out?怎么样，可以来解决我的迷茫吗？

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Sorry to bother you...打扰了…

FayeOh? I'll wait for you in my dorm room, then.是吗？那我在休息室等你。

FayeI'll try to think of another way, then. Something about crossing the bridge when we get there, I think?那我再想想办法。那什么到山前，什么有路。

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

FayeCommander, I have confidence in this dish. Please try it.长官，我对这道菜的味道很有信心，请你尝尝。

A mellow richness lingers between the lips and teeth, its rapturous aftertaste long and enduring.醇厚的滋味在唇齿间缱绻，幸福的余韵悠长，经久不散。

CommanderEvery mouthful tastes like bliss.每一口都是幸福的味道。

FayeCommander, you devoured it in a flash!长官，这么快就吃完了！

Perfect all-around.色香味俱全。

An unexpected surprise.意外的惊喜。

CommanderI have no complaints about the taste and texture. This is truly a dish that excels in all three parameters of looks, taste, and aroma.味道和口感都无可挑剔，真正的色香味俱全。

FayeHeheh... Thanks, Commander!嘿嘿……谢谢长官！

CommanderDelicious!美味！

CommanderI didn't expect for you to be such a great cook. This is wonderful.没想到绯居然这么擅长料理，很好吃哦。

The deep aroma coils around the tongue, wrapping me in a cloud of tenderness.浓郁的香气萦绕舌尖，仿佛坠入温柔的云端。

Kitchen Chat 2 厨房闲谈2

FayeCommander, I'm done with the cooking. Does it fit your tastes?长官，料理已经完成了，不知道是否合你口味。

Her thoughtful cooking brings out soul-stirring flavors from even the simplest ingredients.合理的烹调让最简单的食材碰撞出令人动容的滋味。

CommanderThe perfectly managed heat brings out a natural harmony of taste.恰到好处的火候，食材的美味浑然天成。

FayeWhat do you think, Commander?长官，你觉得如何？

Tastes like home.有家的味道。

Better than it looks.超越外观的味道。

CommanderIt has all the mouthfeel and flavors of some nice home cooked food. I can feel your heart in this.口感和味道上都很家常，可以感受到绯的心意。

FayeI'll keep up the effort!我下次还会继续努力的！

CommanderNot bad!不错！

CommanderThis looks rather plain and normal, but you've managed the heat perfectly, so it tastes excellent.虽然卖相一般般，但是火候和味道十分好。

With a single bite, their freshness blooms upon the palate.一口下去，食材的鲜味在口中绽放。

Kitchen Chat 3 厨房闲谈3

FayeCommander, I did finish cooking... But, but... Ugh...长官……料理完成了……但、但是……呜……

An indescribably complex sensation surges in my chest, leaving my mind in a daze.难以名状的复杂口感涌上心间，以至脑海只剩一片茫然。

CommanderA mysterious flavour—yet somehow, it feels familiar.迷之口感，但吃起来有点熟悉。

FayeC-Commander, don't force yourself!长、长官不要勉强去吃啦！

Did the kitchen...刚刚厨房是不是……

Keep up the effort.继续努力啊。

CommanderIt's edible.... but what was the horrifying sound I heard from the kitchen while you were cooking?虽然还是可以食用的……但刚刚厨房好像传来了非常可怕的声音？

FayeI-I-I'll go fix the kitchen and make you another one!我、我我……我修理好厨房马上再做一份！

CommanderYou'll need more practice.还需要多多练习啊。

CommanderDon't feel too bad. You'll get it next time as long as you keep putting in the effort.不用担心，下次再努力就好。

My once-keen sense of taste slowly loses its bearings amid this strange experience.昔日敏锐的味觉在此刻陌生的体验中逐渐迷失了方向。

Special Recipe 特别食谱

FayeSo this is the recipe Daiyan gave... I wonder how it tastes...黛烟给的食谱是这样的……不知道味道如何……

CommanderFaye?绯？

FayeUwah! Commander! W-w-w-w-when did you show up?!哇啊啊！长官！你、你你你你、你什么时候来的！

CommanderI saw you were doing something around here, so I got curious.我看到你在这里做些什么，好奇来看看。

FayeAh... Well, I noticed you've been staying up late recently, so I asked Daiyan if she knew a recipe for a refreshing herbal remedy...那个……我看长官最近经常熬夜，所以找黛烟要了提神醒脑的汤药配方……

FayeBut I haven't tried the taste yet. Would you like some, Commander?不过我还没有试过味道，指挥官要试试吗。

Be nice.圆滑处理。

Be truthful.实话实说。

CommanderThe taste is... pretty decent. On the whole... hm, it's drinkable.味道，这个味道好像还不错，嗯……能喝。

FayeC-Commander, don't force yourself to finish it!长、长官，不要勉强啦！

CommanderWell, they say the best medicine is the bitterest, and it DOES help.良药苦口嘛，而且确实很有用哦。

CommanderThe taste is... It kind of reminds me of Thoad drool...这味道……以及仿佛是锤岩蟾蜍唾液的口感……

FayeUm... I'm sorry...呜……对不起……

CommanderPfft, I DO feel refreshed, though. Thank you, Faye.噗，但是我确实精神了。谢谢你，绯。

Sparring 武打陪练

CommanderFaye, why are you spacing out here?绯，你怎么站在这里发呆？

FayeCommander... I was supposed to be practicing martial arts moves with Jiangyu today.长官，今天本来是我和绛雨练习武打动作的日子。

FayeBut Jiangyu has a last minute mission, which means I'm all alone now...但是绛雨临时有任务，只剩我一个人……

CommanderHave you considered asking other Dolls to help?绯有没有尝试去找其他人形帮忙呢？

FayeUm... I'd like to, but I'm scared that they'll get the wrong message...呜……虽然很想求助大家，但是我怕沟通的时候引起什么误会……

Practice with Faye...和绯一起排练……

Help Faye find a partner...帮绯找合适的陪练……

CommanderIn that case, why don't I be your practice partner?既然如此，就让我来当绯的练习对象吧。

FayeThank you, Commander... Although I should point out that we were going to practice horizontal flips into 540-degree axel flying kicks.谢谢你长官……只是我们要练习的动作是侧空翻转体三周半的凌空飞踢哦。

CommanderEr... please be gentle?呃……这……请手下留情。

CommanderIn that case, why don't I help you find a practice partner?既然如此，我们就一起去找可以陪绯对练的人形吧。

FayeYou'd do that with me, Commander?长官和我一起？

CommanderI mean, with me around, I'm sure there'd be less chance of the others misunderstanding you.有我陪着，绯就不怕和大家有沟通问题了吧。

FayeYeah! Thank you, Commander.嗯！谢谢你，长官。

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FayeHey, out of the... I mean, excuse me.闪开，你挡到……我是说，请让一下。

FayeHmph, you're in for a bad time if you underestimate me.哼，小看我的话， 是会吃苦头的。

Heartfelt Appreciation 心意品鉴

FayeLet me know if I can help out in any way.能帮得上忙的地方，随时可以叫我。

FayeSampling dishes which didn't work out well?品尝一些不成功的料理？

FayeYou can leave little things like that to me.这种小事交给我就好。

FayeEvery dish carries its creator's feelings, and... that doesn't bother me.每道料理都有制作者的心意在，我……不讨厌。

Kung Fu Squabble 武演争议

FayeA performance skill that I know... You mean like martial arts?我会的表演……格斗？

FayeIn the past, I spoke with Zhaohui about adding a fight scene.有和朝晖讨论过，要不要追加一场武术表演。

FayeWe'd take turns sparring with each other and the winner would be the last Doll standing.轮流切磋，直至留下最后的赢家。

FayeHowever, the idea was rejected because we'd use too much energy and it wouldn't count as resting.被以热量消耗过大，不算休息为由拒绝了。

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FayeHmph, these Varjagers, how dare they steal our materials...哼，瓦良格帮那些家伙，居然连我们的物资都敢抢……

FayeIf they try to mess with us again, my axe ain't gonna give 'em a polite goodbye.下次要是再敢来捣乱，我的斧头可不会客气。

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1"That eccentric axe-carrying, brutish Doll?" That was everyone's impression of CZ75 back in her Griffin days. Her lack of communication skills meant that she could not adapt to the changes brought about by Griffin's restructuring. After her friends left Griffin one after another, she too decided to leave in search of a new life. At first, CZ75 tried a line of work that she knew best—rescue work. She was a Doll made for that purpose, after all. Unfortunately, she encountered the most traumatic accident of her career during her time working at a civilian rescue organization. She failed to save the people who called for her aid while trapped in a pitch-black mineshaft deep in the earth, and she developed a fear of dark, enclosed spaces as a result. Realizing that she could no longer handle rescue work, she left the organization and drifted aimlessly in search of other jobs to take on. This continued until a chance encounter with an old friend in the troupe that she worked for—Type 97. She had changed her name to Jiangyu by then. The two had an intense argument with each other before they left Griffin. But now, much time had passed and both Dolls had grown in various ways. CZ75 learned to acknowledge her issues with communication, and even though she was still clumsy, she tried her best to resolve the conflict. With Daiyan and Zhaohui serving as mediators, this 4-Doll group unexpectedly turned into the place of belonging that CZ75 had been seeking for so long. Jiangyu came up with a new name for her—Faye. Embracing the fae-like symbolism in a children's book, she would begin a fresh chapter of her life.“她啊，那个扛着斧头，性格乖张、粗暴的人形。” 这是CZ75在格里芬的时候给大家留下的印象。不善沟通的她没能适应格里芬重组带来的环境变迁，在老朋友们相继出走之后，她也最终选择离开，寻找新的生活方式。 一开始，CZ75去试了自己最熟悉的应急救援行业——毕竟她就是为此而创造出来的人形。 然而在一个民间救援组织里，她遭遇了生涯中最痛苦的一起事故。她被困在漆黑的矿洞深处，没能拯救向她求援的人，并因此落下了对黑暗、幽闭空间的恐惧。 意识到自己无法再胜任救援工作后，她离开了民间救援组织，漫无目的地寻找着其他工作。 直到一个偶然的机会，她在打工的剧团里碰到了一位老朋友——97式。此时的她已经换了名字，叫做绛雨。 离开格里芬之前，两人曾有过一次激烈的争吵。 但时过境迁，双方都经历了各自的成长，现在的CZ75懂得去正视自己在沟通中的问题，即便仍然笨拙，也在努力尝试着化解矛盾。 在另外两位人形黛烟和朝晖的调剂下，这个4人小团体竟然给CZ75带来了久违的归属感。 绛雨为她起了一个新的名字——绯，她将以儿童绘本里精灵的寓意，开始一段新的生活。

Record 2"I'm partly at fault for this failure too, Type 97." "I should have been calmer, quickly calculated the best route for our operation, and then sent it to you." "You wouldn't have made those rash, reckless decisions if I were faster." CZ75 was offering these gentle words of persuasion in the dead of night... to a tree. "It's alright. We'll learn from this experience so that next time, we..." Her shaky composure broke before she could finish the sentence, and she punched the tree. "But there's no next time!" CZ75 lost her will to stand and slumped to the ground in a kneeling position. A bitter argument with Type 97 had ended not long ago. Back then, CZ75 spared no mercy for Type 97, firing a full string of criticisms pointed straight at her mistakes. This resulted in both parties being overwhelmed by negative emotions, which caused the two to cut ties with each other. "Type 97 probably never wants to see me again." With that thought in mind, CZ75 started aimlessly reenacting what happened before. "It's so easy to come up with these conflict-resolving phrases, so why couldn't I put them into use in front of Type 97?" "I'm partly at fault for this failure too, Type 97." Recalling the aggrieved look on Type 97's face when they parted, CZ75 started talking to herself again.“97式，这次失败也有我的问题。” “我应该再冷静一点，早点计算出最佳行动路线，然后同步给你。” “这样的话，你也不会做出那些莽撞、不计后果的行为。” 夜深人静之处，CZ75正在好言好语地劝导着…… 一棵树。 “没关系，吸取这次的经验，我们下一次……” 说到这里，她努力维持的情绪突然崩溃，一拳打在了树干上。 “哪还有下一次啊！” CZ75的身体塌了下去，无力地跪坐在地上。 不久之前，她刚和97式爆发了激烈的争吵。当时她嘴上没有半分饶人，一直在斥责97式的过失，这使得双方都被负面情绪所控制，最终以彻底决裂的方式收场。 97式应该，再也不想见到我了。 抱着这样的想法，CZ75开始了盲目的情景重演。明明很简单啊，这些化解矛盾的话不是能想出来吗，为什么面对97式的时候就要…… “97式，这次失败也有我的问题。” 想着97式离开时委屈的神情，CZ75又自言自语起来。

Record 3The civilian rescue organization lamented CZ75's departure. "She was an excellent rescue Doll who absolutely stood out among her peers for her capabilities. Unfortunately, she took on a job that was nearly impossible to complete." "A mineshaft had collapsed, trapping a squad of bounty hunters in the depths of the earth." "Information about the accident was extremely limited. Under such conditions, only CZ75 managed to crawl in through the obstacles and reach the trapped bounty hunters with supplies in tow, thanks to the small size of her frame." "It is important to know that the collapse was incredibly complex. Obstructed by abandoned buildings and underground flooding, even the government took five days before finally managing to dig them all out." "There would probably be no survivors at all if CZ75 didn't bring in that initial batch of supplies." Even so, the accident left CZ75 deeply traumatized. The civilian rescue organization didn't know what happened in the few days CZ75 spent in the mineshaft, only that she began to suffer severe neural cloud dysfunctions afterward. She would start panicking whenever she entered dark, enclosed spaces, sometimes even crashing as a result. She blamed herself for most of the deaths when she discovered that there were only a few survivors. She ultimately left the organization despite all the efforts and offers made to convince CZ75 to stay. The thank-you letters from survivors were still piled up in some unknown warehouse to this day.对于CZ75的离开，民间救援组织始终感到有些遗憾。 她是一位优秀的救援人形，和组织里的其他成员相比，绝对算得上能力出众。可惜的是，她接手了一个几乎无法完成的任务。 那是一起矿洞的坍塌事故，一支赏金猎人小队被困在了深深的地底。 在信息不明的情况下，只有CZ75利用她身材娇小的优势，带着物资穿越阻隔找到了受困者。 要知道，那起坍塌的状况非常复杂，受到废弃建筑和地下水的阻隔，就连政府都花了5天才把人救出来。 如果没有CZ75一开始带进去的物资，恐怕没人能活到最后。 即便如此，那起事故仍然对CZ75造成了非常巨大的打击。 民间救援组织不知道那几天里发生了什么，只知道CZ75因其产生了严重的心智障碍，她会在黑暗、封闭的环境中陷入紊乱，甚至于当场宕机。 得知只有少数受困者幸存之后，她更是将多数人的死归因于自己。 最终，即便民间救援组织数度挽留，CZ75还是放弃了这份工作。 由幸存者寄来的感谢信，至今还堆在无人问津的仓库里。

Record 4She remembered the day she spent setting off fireworks with the other three Dolls at a public park. Really, they were just sparklers. "We received this huge payment thanks to CZ75 managing to rescue the lead actor. Here, go ahead and light them up first." Jiangyu leaned in and shoved two sparklers into her hands. CZ75 was bewildered. Jiangyu, who used to get into arguments with her all the time, was now warmly leaning against her. How did this shift in attitude even happen? She did not know, but she happily accepted the situation. She lit up a sparkler and hoisted it high, moving it around in response to cheers from the other Dolls. She felt at ease. More at ease than she ever felt before. "Miss CZ75, are you planning to join the troupe afterwards?" Daiyan asked her amid the celebration. Staring at the gradually fading sparkler, CZ75 shook her head. "I am not planning to become an actor." "I... want to try things in some other places." As the words of farewell left her lips, she felt as if she was transported back to the day she left Griffin. Running away from yet another social circle. She had always been doing this, but there was no other way. She followed her heart for this decision—she would rove and wander from place to place until she found a real "place to call home". Farewell, Dolls of the trou... "Huh? You want to try something else too? That's awesome!" The farewell scene was completely shattered by a bear hug from Jiangyu. "We're about to leave the troupe as well! We'll form a band and perform wherever we go, but we're still missing a backup performer. You should join us!" Looks like they both unexpectedly arrived on the same page when it came to the matter of leaving the troupe. Right. One did not necessarily have to be alone as a wanderer. She was unable to emit any rejections this time. "Why not switch to a name that fits with our style, since we're going to be forming a band together? 'Faye'! How's that?" "'Faye'?" CZ75 pondered the unfamiliar word. "Ah, could that be from the story I told you before, from the picture book?" asked Daiyan. "That's right~ The name of the main character from 'Forest of the Flame Fae'. It suits you, don't you think so?" "Well then, Faye. Welcome to Monsoon Squad." Zhaohui extended her hand in greeting. "Wait a minute. When did 'Monsoon' get into the name of our band?" "I came up with it on the spot."她还记得那一天，和另外三个人形一起，聚在免费的公园里放烟花。 准确地说，是玩烟花棒。 “多亏CZ75把主演救了出来，我们才能拿到这笔酬金。来，你先玩两根。” 绛雨凑过来把两根烟花棒塞进她手里。 CZ75有些恍惚。之前一直和她闹别扭的绛雨，现在正亲昵地贴在她身边。 这样的转变是怎么发生的？她搞不清楚，但是也乐于接受现状。 点燃烟花棒，她将飞溅的火花高高举起，和着旁边的喝彩声左右晃动。 她感觉很轻松，前所未有的轻松。 “CZ75小姐，之后你准备跟着剧团走吗？” 在玩闹之余，黛烟向她发起了询问。 盯着逐渐熄灭的烟花棒，CZ75摇了摇头。 “我并没有当演员的想法。” “我……还想去其他地方试试。” 当离别的话从嘴里说出来，她好像又回到了离开格里芬的那天。 又要从一个环境中逃离了，她一直在做这样的事情。 可是没办法，这就是她遵循本心做出的决定，在找到真正的“栖身所”之前，漂泊就是她的生存方式。 再见了，剧团的…… “嗯？你也想去其他地方？那太好了！” 离别的氛围被绛雨的一个熊抱扑灭。 “正好我们也准备离开剧团，自己组建一个乐队，走到哪演出到哪！现在还缺个助演，你就加入我们吧！” 原来，在“离开”这件事上，她们的想法不谋而合了。 对啊，四处漂泊并不意味着非要一个人。 这次她说不出拒绝的话来。 “既然要组建乐队，你也换一个和我们风格搭调的新名字吧。‘绯’！怎么样？” “‘绯’？”CZ75品味着这个陌生的字眼。 “啊，难道是我之前给你说过的那个，绘本的故事？”黛烟在一旁问。 “没错~就是《火精灵之森》主角的名字，很合适吧！” “那么绯，欢迎你加入季风乐队。”朝晖也向她伸出手。 “等一下，我们乐队什么时候有了‘季风’这个名字？” “刚刚起的。”

Record 5"What did the 'Emergency Handbook' say on what to do in this sort of situation...? Oh, right, do not attempt to argue with people who only listen to themselves!" Jiangyu was arguing with Zhaohui—a common occurrence in Monsoon Squad's rehearsals. Meanwhile, Faye watched from a distance behind them with some admiration in her eyes. She wasn't admiring the love-hate relationship between the two Dolls. Rather, it was... the "Emergency Handbook", which sounded quite fascinating. According to Faye's memory, Type 97 wasn't an easy Doll to deal with. Whenever there was a conflict, she would never give up until she came out on top. Yet today, the Doll now named Jiangyu had learned to proactively defuse conflicts. Was it all thanks to this "Emergency Handbook"? According to Faye's observations, whenever Jiangyu ran into a problem, she would always manage to find the perfect solution in the "Emergency Handbook". It seemed way more practical than those interpersonal relationship guidebooks from the library! SHE NEEDED ONE TOO!!! Faye secretly asked Daiyan for a copy of the "Emergency Handbook" after the rehearsal. Faye felt as if she had dug up a heap of treasure as she stared at the hundreds-of-pages-long document in her hands. Faye managed to annoy Jiangyu with her absent-mindedness the very next day during rehearsal. "Ow! You stepped on my foot! Faye, what the heck are you doing?!" Faced with her companion's rebuke, Faye showed no embarrassment or anger. Instead, her eyes lit up. The time had come! Search criteria: mistake, criticism. Search results: When you face criticism as a result of your mistakes, do not argue back. Just act cute and you'll get away with it. Act cute? Faye tried the following example sentence out loud in her confusion. "Tehepero~ So sorry, Faye is such a klutz!" And so it was that the day's rehearsal came to an end due to Jiangyu's unstoppable laughing fit. Realizing that the use of such emergency countermeasures had to be adjusted to the user's situation, Faye, still blushing, created a new document with the title "Quick-Reference Communication Handbook".“这种情况……对，《应急手册》上说了，不要和自说自话的人一般计较！” 季风乐队的排练中，绛雨一如既往地和朝晖拌着嘴。 在她们背后，绯远远地看着，眼神里有些羡慕。 并不是羡慕她们俩欢喜冤家的关系，而是…… 《应急手册》吗，听起来好神奇啊。 在绯的记忆里，曾经的97式应该更难相处才是，只要发生争论，不占到便宜是不会罢休的。 然而现在，更名为绛雨的她竟然学会了主动平息争端。 是《应急手册》的功劳吗？ 据绯的观察，每每绛雨遇到麻烦，总是能在《应急手册》上找到完美的答案。比起图书馆买来的那些指导人际交往的书籍，它看起来实用多了！ 想要！！！ 排练结束后，绯私下找到黛烟，要了一份《应急手册》的副本。 看着长达几百页的文档，绯如获至宝。 第二天的排练上，心不在焉的绯很快就把绛雨惹毛了。 “哎哟！踩到我的脚了！绯，你在干什么啊？！” 面对同伴的斥责，绯不羞不恼，反而两眼放光。 来了！检索条件：失误、批评。 结果：因为自己的失误而受到批评时，不要还嘴，装可爱蒙混过关就可以了。 装可爱？ 迷茫的绯尝试念出了下面的例句： “诶嘿~对不起嘛，人家笨手笨脚的。” 后来，因为绛雨笑得在地上打滚，当天的排练被迫中止了。 察觉到应急对策也因人而异之后，绯红着脸新建了一个空白文档：《沟通应急手册》。

Record 6"Why do I get the feeling that you grew taller, Faye?" "Really?!" Faye seemed unusually delighted by my comment. "That's weird. Doll bodies don't grow, right? Maybe I had a different impression of you in mind. You're a lot taller than I imagined, Faye." She nodded profusely. "Of course! I've been a mature Doll for a long time!" Mature...? I wouldn't agree so easily to that. I didn't say that out loud, of course. I saw Faye again in the lounge the next day. Huh? Why did she look even taller today? "Commander!" She approached me eagerly, her face brimming with expectation. "Good morning, Faye. Did you..." I spoke the second half of the sentence with tentative probing, "...grow taller again?" It was just as I expected. She couldn't suppress her grin any longer. "Thanks, Commander! I'll keep up the good work!" Keep up the good work? What was she keeping up the good work for, and how? I obtained the answer to my questions the very next day. "C-Commander... Good morning!" So tall!!! She's half a head taller than usual! But why did Faye seem to be swaying unsteadily from side to side, as if she were unable to maintain her balance? "Are you okay, Faye?" "What? I-I'm fine!" "Come closer. I want to take a look." Faye made an attempt to march towards me, but she completely lost her footing almost right away, and she stumbled and fell down. Luckily, I managed to catch her. Faye's body was light, so she felt no heavier than a blanket falling into my arms. But something bulky fell to the ground. Her shoes. Both our gazes fell on the shoes. It looked just like a normal pair of long leather boots, but when I looked inside, I saw that the heel of the insole had been made over six inches thick! "I-I-I'm so sorry, Commander! My shoes don't seem to fit me well today!" Faye hurriedly picked up her shoes, squirmed out of my embrace, and limped back to her room. She was restored to a reassuring height when I saw her again at night.“绯，我怎么感觉你变高了？” “真的吗！” 听到我的评价，绯露出格外欣喜的神色。 “奇怪，人形是不会长身体的才对。是我的印象出了问题，绯的身材比想象中更高呢。” 绯听完猛猛地点头。 “就是说啊，我早就是体态成熟的人形了！” 体态成熟……不敢苟同啊。当然，这句话我没有说出口。 第二天，我又在公共区碰到了绯。 嗯？怎么感觉她又长高了。 “长官！” 她主动靠了过来，脸上的表情像是在期待什么。 “早啊，绯。你……”我试探性地说出后半句，“又长高了？” 果不其然，她的嘴角都压不住了。 “谢谢长官！我会继续努力的！” 继续努力？这有什么可努力的？ 第三天，我终于知道了“努力”的含义。 “长、长官，早上好！” 好高！！！ 今天的绯比平时高出来半头！可问题是，她就像站不稳一样，身体摇摇欲坠地左右摆动。 “绯，你有哪里不舒服吗？” “嗯？！没、没有啊。” “你走近点我看看。” 绯迈步向我走来，可是没走两步就丢了重心，脚下一崴跌了下去。 还好我接住了她，绯的身体很轻，整个扑在我怀里也没多大力，就像抱着一床被子。 不过与之相对的，有一样格外臃肿的东西掉在了地上。 她的鞋子。 我们俩的目光都落在了那只鞋子上。从外表看，那只是一只普通的长筒皮靴。 但是向里面看去，鞋子内部被垫出了一个十几厘米高的鞋跟！ “对对对不起，长官！今天我的鞋子不太合脚！” 绯慌忙捡回鞋子，从我的怀里钻出来，一瘸一拐地跑回了自己的休息室。 晚上再见到绯的时候，她已经变回了令人安心的身高。

Record 7I agreed to watch a movie with Faye on a free day. I was planning to pick a martial arts related movie (due to her interests), but she had already watched all the ones we had by herself. After much deliberation, we somehow settled on a horror movie. It was clear that she had not touched this genre yet. "Why are they just running away?" "Why are the living scared of the dead?" "They should try to grab some weapons at times like this!" Faye was disappointed in the weak-willed main character of the horror movie. Whenever the monster suddenly appeared in a jump scare scene, Faye would react with her lightning-quick reflexes and start swinging her axe around before the jump scare even landed for the protagonists. "Hmph! That thing would have been split in two by now if I were there!" The horror movie didn't scare her, but she found another way to feel involved in it. The scenes that Faye had been waiting so long for finally showed up in the second half of the movie. The protagonist had the military for help, and said help arrived in the form of well-armed soldiers and armored vehicles. The military's machine guns broke into the protagonist's village and were prepared to eliminate the monster. Faye nodded rapidly. "Now that's more like it! The movie is approaching its climax anyway, so it's definitely gonna end up with justice prevailing over evil..." "What the hell? Why are all the soldiers dead?!" Bullets failed to strike the shapeless, intangible monster. It possessed the soldiers, forcing them to shoot each other. The result was that this particular batch of soldiers perished en route before they even reached the village. Faye, watching a horror film for the first time, was utterly shaken to the point of speechlessness. She fell silent, and her axe arm trembled slightly. The surreal spectacle of the soldiers slaughtering each other finally managed to instill full-bodied fear in Faye. She curled up into a ball on the sofa, peeking at the screen with one eye out. "No way... Why would guns lose to a monster?" I couldn't resist teasing her after watching her stark transformation over the course of the movie. "It's a pity that you weren't there. You would've split that thing in two and saved them all." Faye shuddered immediately. "I can't do it..." As expected, the protagonist died at the end of the movie. Faye heaved a sigh of relief when the end credits finally rolled. "Thank goodness, it's finally over..." "Did you suffer much?" Faye shook her head. "Not really. I'm just glad that it's all over. No more will die." "That's a kind thought to have. But still, I'll have to give you this piece of bad news." "Hmm?" "There's a sequel. Let's watch it together next time." "AAAAAAAA—"闲暇的一天，我答应了要陪绯一起看电影。 本来想选一部她感兴趣的武打片，可是库存里的那些她全都自己看过了。 挑来挑去，最后我们莫名其妙地打开了一部恐怖片。 很显然，这是绯从未涉猎过的类型。 “怎么就知道跑啊！” “活人为什么要害怕死人？” “这种时候快去准备武器啊！” 对于软弱的恐怖片主角，绯一副恨铁不成钢的样子。 每当来到“jump scare”情节，鬼怪突然从屏幕里冒出来的时候，绯就会以超快的反应神经赶在鬼怪之前挥动斧头。 “哼，如果我在，这鬼东西已经被劈成两半了！” 虽然没有被吓到，但是她以另一种方式获得了不错的参与感。 电影后半段，绯期待的情节终于出现了。 主角求助军方，叫来了一批荷枪实弹的士兵。他们开着装甲车、端着机枪杀进了主角的村庄，准备一举将鬼怪消灭。 绯连连点头。 “这就对了嘛。这个时间段也到了电影的高潮，后面肯定是正义战胜邪恶……” “不对！士兵怎么全都阵亡了啊！” 子弹完全打不中无形的鬼怪，它反过来附身了士兵，让他们举着枪互相残杀。 结果这一队士兵还没抵达村子，就死在了半路上。 第一次看恐怖片的绯大受震撼。她不再说话，握斧头的手微微颤抖。 等到士兵们开始互相残杀，难以理喻的景象终于全面激发了绯的恐惧，她在沙发上缩成一团，只露出半只眼睛偷瞟着屏幕。 “不应该……热武器怎么会输。” 看到绯前后的反差，我实在忍不住逗她两句。 “可惜你没在，不然就能把那个鬼东西劈成两半了。” 绯立刻浑身一哆嗦。 “我做不到……” 最终，电影主角不出所料地死掉了。片尾曲出来的那一刻，绯如释重负地喘了口气。 “太好了，终于结束了……” “看得很痛苦吗？” 绯摇了摇头。 “没有，就是庆幸它结束了，不会再有人死掉了。” “好善良的想法。不过，我还是要告诉你一个坏消息。” “嗯？” “这部电影还有续集，下次我们一起看吧。” “啊啊啊啊啊……”

Record 8"Faye, I'm not dying, I just have a cold." Confined to the bed with weakness, I was really out of ideas and options on how to comfort Faye. She sat next to my bed, hand on my forehead, as she anxiously watched the numbers from her thermal receptors. "I know that your life isn't in danger, but prolonged abnormal body temperatures can still cause permanent damage!" "My fever is only 37.8 degrees Celsius, it's not a high fever at all..." "Low fevers are health hazards too. All such problems should be nipped in the bud!" I don't think there was a need to treat a fever as if it were a building set on fire. But I understood where she was coming from. Faye had seen too many disasters that stemmed from negligence, after all. "Relax, okay? I just had some medicine, so I'll be fine after a nap." Faye, now put at some resemblance of ease, removed her hand from my forehead. "Right. You need more rest, Commander. Then... I'll help you fall asleep." "Oh? What's your plan?" "I'm going to tell you a story." To be honest, I'd fall asleep quicker on my own. But right now, I was more interested in knowing what Faye was like as a storyteller. "Sure, go ahead." Faye used both hands to give her cheeks a hard pat. She seemed to be doing this in an effort to organize her thoughts. "Let me tell you a story from my time in the troupe." Oh right, she did work in a troupe before. Maybe something really interesting would come out of this. "I've forgotten the background of the story, but the protagonist was called... Well, it was a boy. He grew up with a girl in a town, and one day, they met another boy and a girl." Why did the opening to the story already sound so off? "The boy argued with the other girl on behalf of the girl, and then he fought with the other boy." "It was an exciting fight! The boy managed to land a straight punch on the other boy's nose, while the other boy immediately returned the favor with a flying kick, before the boy..." What was this mess of a story even about? I didn't really get it. But this was really good at putting me to sleep... I felt refreshed when I woke up. My cold was at least 90% gone. How long was I asleep? I opened my eyes to check my watch, but the first thing I saw was Faye's sleeping face right in front of mine. Curled up on the bed, her tiny frame barely occupied any space next to my pillow. She did not react to my awakening. She must have run out of battery. Looks like it was quite the long story.“绯，我只是感冒了，不是要死了。” 虚弱地躺在床上，我实在不知道该怎样安抚面前焦急的绯。 她坐在床边，手摸着我的额头，紧张地观察着温度传感器反馈的数字。 “我知道长官没有生命危险。但是，长时间的体温异常仍然有可能对人体造成不可逆的损伤！” “只是37.8度而已啦，又不是什么高烧。” “低烧也是健康的隐患。任何隐患，都应该扑灭在萌芽里！” 对待发烧倒也不必拿出对待火灾的态度吧。 不过我也能理解，毕竟绯见过太多因为疏忽酿成大祸的事情了。 “放心吧，我吃过药了，之后睡一觉就好。” 稍微安心下来的绯拿开了一直放在我额头上的手。 “也是，长官需要好好休息。那……我来帮助长官入睡吧。” “啊？怎么帮？” “我可以给你讲故事。” 说实话，我自己一个人会睡得更好。但是现在，我真的很好奇绯讲故事是个什么样子。 “那你讲来听听吧。” 绯拍了拍自己的脸颊，好像在用这个动作来理清脑瓜里的思绪。 “我给你讲一个，以前剧团表演的故事吧。” 哦对，她在剧团打工过，搞不好真能讲出个不错的故事。 “故事背景我忘了，主角叫做……总之是一个男孩。他在镇子上和一个女孩一起长大，然后某一天，突然遇到了另一个男孩和女孩。” 怎么感觉开头的表述方式就非常不妙？ “男孩为了女孩和另一个女孩吵架，然后和另一个男孩打了起来。” “打斗过程很精彩！男生先是一记直拳打中另一个男孩的鼻子，另一个男孩立刻用一记飞腿还击，然后男孩……” 什么乱七八糟的，一点都听不懂。 不过，意外地很催眠啊…… 一觉醒来，我的身上已经恢复了舒爽，病至少好了9成。 睡了多久啊？我睁开眼想看一眼表，没想到眼前是一张超近距离的睡颜。 绯蜷着身子，不大点的身体只占据了枕头边上的一小片空间。对于我的苏醒，她没有任何反应。 看起来，那是个很长很长的故事。 她讲到没电了。

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