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Peri

佩莉

25 chapters · 662 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Little Guardian 1 小小守护者1

(It is past noon. Peri sticks her head through the entrance of the ops room, looking around for something.)（某个午后，佩莉站在指挥室门口探头探脑。）

PeriCommander, could I... Oh, have I disturbed your rest?指挥官，我可以……呀，我打扰到您休息了吗？

CommanderIt's fine. Come on in and have a seat. Are you here to discuss something with me?没事，进来坐吧。佩莉有什么事要找我？

PeriIt's about the business that I wish to start on the Elmo! I've got a proposal that I'd like your input on.是关于我想在艾莫号上推进的事业哦！我有个提案，想请您指教一下……

(Peri walks up to the empty chair in front of me before sitting down on it with a jump.)（佩莉走到我面前的空座椅前，跳到椅子上坐好。）

PeriCommander, I've sent the proposal to your terminal. You can review it whenever you wish.指挥官，企划书已经发到您的终端上了，您随时可以审查。

PeriAhem! Peri, the Underground Broker will now introduce this project!咳嗯，那么暗商佩莉要开始介绍这个项目了！

CommanderI've received your document... Oh, are you planning to open a commissary on the Elmo? What spurred you on?我收到了……哦，准备在艾莫号上开设小卖部吗？怎么想到要做这个？

PeriYour existing plans have me working to manage and dispatch the Elmo's supplies as needed. Well, recently, the supply chains for our commonly used goods have slowly opened up, so now we have some extra transport capacity that would be wasted if we didn't put it to good use.在您先前的规划中，我的工作主要是调度艾莫号需要的公共物资。最近，这些常规物资的供应渠道已经慢慢打开，我发现有一些闲置运力可以承担更多的业务，空置就浪费了。

PeriI've always wanted to do more for everyone. It's only natural to expand one's business into other sectors if there's a demand!我一直想为大家做更多的事，只要有需求，将业务拓展向更多领域也是顺其自然的嘛！

CommanderOh? What's this going to involve, exactly?哦？具体是要做什么？

PeriI'd like to rent out a part of the lounge to serve as the commissary's "front" and "counter", dealing in hot-selling stock that people are known to like. This is just the basic service provided though, because I'm planning to launch a personalized custom order service.我想申请租用公共休息区的部分空间，作为小卖部的“门面”和“柜台”，在那里交易大家普遍喜爱的热销商品现货。当然，这只是基础服务，除此之外，我还准备开放个性化的订购服务。

CommanderThat's quite promising, what can we order through your personalized custom order service?有点意思，你这个性化订购都能订点什么？

PeriThe customer has a high degree of freedom to choose since there's an emphasis on personalized service. As long as you can pay the corresponding fee, there is never the need to worry that the product you desire is out of reach. I'll use the connections I've made in various regions over the years and do my best to get that item for you... As for the specific details, they're all in the proposal document.既然强调个性化，自由度当然不成问题。只要是您想得到的物件，只要您能付出相应的价格，无需担忧暂无获取渠道，我会用上这些年在各个地区积攒的人脉，尽全力为您寻来…… 相关的交易方式细节，我都写在企划书上了。

CommanderSo there's nothing out of your reach?什么都能找到吗？

PeriI won't claim to be able to provide 100% satisfaction for everyone's requests. Time is also needed for transport, but... I'm confident enough that things like Miss Mayling's treasured wine, Mechty's newest gaming equipment, and Groza's condiments can be found!虽然不敢保证百分百满足大家的需求，运输也需要一点时间，但至少……像是美玲小姐的珍藏美酒、米什缇的新款游戏设备、闪电的烹饪调味料……我还是有信心找来的！

PeriAs much as possible, I would like to provide everyone with an abundance of choices. I want us to enjoy each and every day of our travels, despite our need to trudge through these resource-starved Yellow Zones...即便是在资源有限的黄区行进，我也希望能够尽可能为大家提供丰富的选择，享受旅行的每一天……

CommanderI kind of get what you mean now, but wouldn't this tire you out?我大致明白了。只是，这样你会不会太辛苦了？

PeriOh? You're worrying about me over such a small workload? I appreciate your concern, but don't underestimate me! The Peri who stands before you today is a lot more capable than you remember! Also, accepting this proposal will provide you with certain benefits!区区这点工作量就让您担心啦？我明白您的好意，可别小看我，现在的佩莉会比您想象的更加能干的！而且，对指挥官还有额外的好处哦！

CommanderOh? Are you giving me some kind of discount?哦？要给我什么优惠吗？

PeriJust think about it, Commander. The money for ordering items come from the wallets of each individual aboard the Elmo, and part of this cashflow goes back to you in the form of rent.指挥官，您想想呀，大家用于订购的资金来源于各自的小金库，这些资金中的一部分将作为休息区的场地租赁费用缴纳给您。

PeriEarning from the Elmo, spending on the Elmo, the dream of a circular cashflow machine is not out of reach!艾莫号上挣钱，艾莫号上花，实现资金回流永动机不是梦呀！

CommanderI have suspicions that you're trying to pull a fast one on me... But I accept your proposal.我怀疑你在忽悠我……不过，我支持你的提议。

(I recall the recent myriad of procurement requests from the various Dolls aboard the Elmo. Having Peri take care of this will help me take a load off.)（我回想起最近人形们五花八门的采购申请，如果能让佩莉整合处理的话，倒是省事了不少。）

PeriHeehee, did I manage to convince you?嘿嘿，我成功说服您了吗？

PeriHow's this: If you're interested, please allow me to do a three-month "beta test" of my commissary service so that you can observe how well it goes. I'll soothe whatever worries you have with hard numbers within that time.不如这样吧，要是您感兴趣，请允许我开展三个月的“内测版”小卖部服务。期间您可以观察我的表现，而我，一定会凭收益数字让您完全放心。

CommanderYou're that confident? Then we might as well give it a shot.这么有信心？那就试试吧。

PeriThat's settled then! Now, time to move on to the next topic.就这么说定了！那么，该进入下一个议题了。

CommanderThere's a next topic...?还有下一个议题吗……

PeriHaha, take it as a spin-off from the previous topic! I have a request, Commander. You've already approved of me opening a commissary, so why not help me out again?嘿嘿，算是上一个议题的衍生呢！指挥官，我有一个请求。您都同意了开设小卖部，干脆再帮我一个忙吧？

CommanderWhat do you need me to do?你需要我做点什么？

PeriIt's simple, really. Just need a bit of your time to fill out this survey.很简单，只是耽误您一些时间，完成一份调查问卷而已。

(A notification pops up on my terminal as we talk. It is the survey from Peri.)（说话间，我的终端弹出一条通知，正是佩莉发送来的调查问卷。）

PeriThis is a newly designed customer needs survey made by yours truly. It will help me understand everyone's material needs, shopping frequency, and delivery time expectations. No human or Doll has filled out this survey so far.这是我最新设计的客户需求调查问卷，这些问题能帮助我了解大家的具体物资需求、购物频率和时效预期。目前为止，还没有人类或者人形填写过这份问卷。

PeriCommander, I'd like you to be the first to fill it.指挥官，我想请您成为我的第一个用户。

CommanderEh? Am I Peri's little lab rat?嗯？我是佩莉的小白鼠吗？

PeriNo, no way! I... Well, I'll admit that my bias does play a part in this.不是不是！我……其实，是有一点小小的个人偏好在里面啦。

PeriYou're the human that I look up to the most... I've got a feeling that if you help me start my new business, this venture will most definitely succeed. An auspicious start is important to us business folk, after all.因为指挥官是我最崇拜的人类……我有一种感觉，如果由您来开启我的新事业，这份事业肯定会很顺利的。做生意嘛，一个好彩头意义重大。

CommanderAlright then, let's have a look at your survey... This is quite detailed. You're even asking things like whether I like sweet rice dumplings or savory zongzi and whether I use blue or black pens. Is the commissary planning to offer sweet or savory zongzi in the future?行吧，我来看看你的问卷……真详细啊。连爱吃甜粽子还是咸粽子，笔用蓝色还是黑色都有。以后小卖部会提供甜咸粽子吗？

PeriOh, that's just one of the Commander-specific questions I slid in. This is a rare opportunity for me to gain a comprehensive understanding of his thoughts and preferences, after all... Huh? Ah, I accidentally blurted it out...那只是我偷偷加入的指挥官限定提问，难得有这种全面了解指挥官的机会……咦？啊，不小心说出来了……

CommanderPeri, I have ears, y'know.佩莉，我听到了哦。

(A light shade of pink spreads across Peri's cheeks.)（佩莉的脸颊上泛起浅浅的粉色。）

PeriIt... It's you that we're talking about, you know! I just want to make sure things around you are to your liking as much as possible...毕竟……毕竟是指挥官啊！我也是想尽可能让您身边的一切都合您的心意……

PeriThe bosses of commissaries have personalities too y'know, so it's normal to have preferences and favorite customers, nothing strange with that!而且小卖部老板也有自己的偏好嘛，出现一些特殊对待也、也不足为奇吧？

CommanderOkay, take it easy, no need to panic. I don't intend to judge you. I'm curious about how different these surveys will be for everyone though.好了，别紧张，我没有责怪你的意思。我只是好奇，给大家的问卷会有什么不同？

PeriThe surveys designed for the masses will be simpler, to boost the speed of my data analysis.面向大众的问卷会精简一些，这样能提升我的数据分析效率。

PeriThe Dolls will receive one out of two sets of questions depending on their personality. I cut down quite a lot for the "Survey for Irritable Dolls", but not as much for the "Survey for Amicable Dolls"...我根据大家的个性分了两套问卷，在“暴躁人形专用问卷”中删减较多，在“和善人形专用问卷”中删减较少……

(Peri points out the specific changes to different questions on my terminal as she discusses the survey.)（佩莉说着，认真地点了点我的终端，圈画出有所变化的问题。）

(My hand subconsciously moves to give a headpat to the tiny head positioned near my hand. The platinum-colored hair feels soft to the touch.)（我下意识地摸了摸靠近手边的这颗小脑袋，白金色的发丝触感柔软。）

CommanderYou've become quite capable, Peri.佩莉变得很能干啊。

PeriWoah! You praised me, Commander! Hehe...哇啊！指挥官夸奖我了！嘿嘿……

Peri...No, wait a minute, Commander. Please don't pat me the way you would pat a child.……不对，指挥官，请别用摸小孩脑袋的手法拍我的头。

(Peri steps back, moving her head out of my reach. She gives me a serious look, hands akimbo.)（佩莉退步移开了脑袋，叉起腰认真地看向我。）

PeriYou've witnessed how much I've grown, right? I may have a small frame, but my neural cloud is already that of a mature adult Doll. I hope that you'll treat me as such in the future, so please consider praising me in a different way next time.您看见我的成长了吧？就算是素体小小的我，心智也已经是成熟的大人形了，我更希望您能将我当作成熟的大人形对待。下一次，请考虑用其他的方式夸赞我。

CommanderHm, I'll do my best then.呃，我尽量。

PeriMmhm! I'll get mad at you for one second next time you pat my head!嗯嗯！下次再摸我的脑袋，我会生气一秒钟哦！

Peri...Ah, looks like we haven't completed the survey yet. I'd appreciate it if you could continue filling it out.……啊，还有部分问卷没有完成，就辛苦您继续填写了。

(I complete the survey under Peri's expectant gaze. She leaves the ops room with a satisfied smile on her face.)（我在佩莉期待的目光下完成了问卷，离开指挥室的佩莉脸上挂着心满意足的笑容。）

Little Guardian 2 小小守护者2

(The Dolls seem to be stirring about in excitement today. Seems like something good is underway.)（今天的人形们有些骚动，似乎有什么好事情正在发生。）

(I learned from them that a special event is currently ongoing in the lounge, so I took some time out of my schedule to head over for a look.)（我从人形们那里得知，休息区有特别活动，于是抽空前往。）

PeriWow! It's the Commander!哇！是指挥官！

PeriYou must've been working for a long time, right? It's time to take a break in the lounge. Welcome to my temporary stand!您持续工作了很久吧？是时候来休息区歇一会儿了，欢迎光临我的临时摊位！

CommanderOh hey, it's Peri. The other Dolls told me that an event is happening in the lounge; so it was your doing.是佩莉啊。人形们告诉我公共休息区有活动，原来是你开办的。

PeriYep! Remember how I came to you with a proposal some time ago? In order to facilitate the opening of the commissary, I'll be sending e-surveys to everyone starting today. I'll be here, ready to answer any questions that people may have... Well, till I manage to get a response from most of the Dolls.嗯！指挥官，您还记得上回我找您提案的事吗？ 为了开设小卖部，今天开始我会向大家发放电子问卷，最近我都会在这里，随时解答大家的疑问……直到回收到大部分人形的问卷为止。

(Peri waves around a little colored flag with the word "Commissary" on it as she shows me the gigantic poster next to the temporary stand.)（佩莉挥舞着小卖部字样的小彩旗，向我展示临时摊位边的巨幅海报。）

(The poster is colorfully highlighted with the instructions and details regarding the survey. A few gift items are placed on the stand, likely gifts for Dolls who send in the survey on the spot.)（海报上，电子问卷的相关说明被彩色的线条重重标注出来。摊位上还放着小礼物，似乎是给现场发回问卷的人形们提供的奖品。）

CommanderHow's your progress?现在的进度怎么样？

PeriI don't have many responses yet, but it seems that my poster managed to promote it somewhat, causing a steady increase in Doll traffic. This is just the first day, though, so once news of my commissary spreads, the number of respondents should increase tomorrow.虽说目前回收到的问卷还不多，但我的海报似乎起到了一些宣传效果，人形流量一直在增加。 这只是第一天，等到小卖部的消息扩散出去，明天的答复人数应该会更多呢。

CommanderFeels like things will get quite busy. Will you be able to handle all of this alone? Do you need me to assign some Dolls to help you out?好像会很忙，你一个人应付得过来吗？需不需要我派人形协助你？

PeriYou're getting worried about me again, Commander? Please relax, you don't have to provide me any manpower right now. The amount of traffic is within expectations at the moment.指挥官又在担心我啦？请放心，派人就不必了，现在的人形流量在我的预期之内。

PeriWe all have jobs to do, yet we do manage to have staggered break times... Speaking of which, this is all thanks to the great work arrangements and scheduling that you did, Commander. I never managed to notice such things in the past. Looks like there's still a lot that I can learn from you.大家都有各自的工作，正好能岔开休息时间……这样说起来，也是多亏了分派工作的指挥官安排妥当呢。以前的我好像并没有注意过这些，果然，要向您学习的地方还有很多很多。

CommanderYou're already incredible, Peri.佩莉已经很厉害了。

PeriHeehee, thanks for the praise, Commander. I'll take it to heart.嘿嘿，指挥官的夸赞，佩莉收到了哦。

PeriOh, right. If you're willing, could you sit around and accompany me for a while? You can sit over here.对了，指挥官，如果您愿意的话，可以在这里坐一会儿，陪陪我吗？只要坐在这里就好。

PeriLet me know if you want anything to eat or drink. I'll provide you with food pickup, plating, and delivery services.您有什么想吃的想喝的，请告诉我，我会为您提供取货摆盘送餐服务。

CommanderOh, you need me for a bit of emotional support, I see.呃，原来是需要我的精神支持吗？

CommanderDo your best, Peri.加油，佩莉。

PeriHuh? Thank you. I'm touched by your support, but more importantly...嗯？谢谢您。突然得到您的声援我很感动，不过，更重要的是……

PeriHave you noticed it yet, Commander? The Dolls tend to linger longer when you are here.指挥官，不知道您是否察觉到了，人形们会因为您坐在这里而停留更久。

CommanderIs that so? I haven't noticed.这样吗，我都没注意。

PeriI've been keeping a constant eye on the survey, you know! The number of Dolls on the survey peaked once you arrived! As expected, it was a wise decision to invite you to have a seat here.我一直在关注我的电子问卷在线情况哦，您到来之后，问卷的在线人形数达到了历史峰值！这和我预想的一样，邀请您就坐真是个明智的决定。

CommanderLooks like I've walked right into another ploy of yours...好像中了佩莉的计……

PeriHeheh, I'll take your surprise as a compliment then!嘿嘿，我就当作夸奖收下您的感叹了哦！

PeriStill, this plan of mine does not work by itself. It works because of your charisma, like a "Guest of Honor" featured by the commissary.不过，光有我的计策也没有用。我这一招能生效，也是因为您自身的吸引力呀，指挥官就像是小卖部的“招牌嘉宾”一样呢。

(Peri thrusts a small colored flag with the word "Commissary" into my hands.)（佩莉将写有小卖部字样的小彩旗塞进我的手里。）

PeriCommander, if you feel bored, feel free to wave it around for fun and to cool yourself down.指挥官，如果您感到无聊的话，可以挥动彩旗解闷扇风。

PeriOf course, I'd like you to teach me how to be a cool adult like you, if you're willing to chat with me a bit more.当然，要是您愿意跟我说说话，教我怎么变成像您一样酷的大人就更好了。

CommanderSure... Wait, are the Dolls over there calling for you? Don't worry about me and go do what you need to.知道了……那边是不是有人形在喊你？不用管我，去忙吧。

PeriAh, I see, excuse me, Commander! I'll be away for a moment!啊，指挥官，非常抱歉，我失陪片刻哦！

(I watch Peri as she skillfully weaves through the group of Dolls, like a well-seasoned saleswoman at ease around her customers.)（我看着佩莉灵活地穿梭在人形们中间，像个游刃有余的老练商人。）

(Peri suddenly zips back to the counter after dealing with the last batch of clients. She then re-emerges from the counter with a drink, coming over to place it on the table before me while standing on her tiptoes.)（接待完最近的一批客户，佩莉忽然转回了柜台后，再次出现时，她端来了一杯饮品，踮脚放在我面前的桌板上。）

PeriThanks for being the temporary stand's "Guest of Honor", Commander.指挥官，辛苦您担任临时摊位的“招牌嘉宾”。

PeriPlease try this out. It's a drink I mixed according to my super-secret recipe. You won't find this anywhere else.请尝尝这杯饮料，是我特别调制的，配方绝密，出了这里可找不到同款。

CommanderThis... Hmm... Indeed, it is quite the novel taste, and it's mixed just right.这口味……嗯……确实很新奇，而且恰到好处。

(Another sip, and I start taking a liking to the rich yet well-balanced blend of flavor.)（再喝一口，我逐渐喜欢上它丰富又协调的滋味。）

PeriDo you like the taste of the drink, Commander?指挥官，您喜欢这种口感吗？

CommanderIt's pretty good... Surprising, too.很不错……令人意外。

PeriGreat! This proves that there's no problem with my data analysis. The knowledge that you enjoyed it is the best compliment you can give me.太好了，这说明我的数据分析没有问题，您能喜欢就是对我最好的夸奖。

CommanderData analysis?数据分析？

PeriYep! Do you remember how you provided a detailed list of your preferences in my limited-edition survey? I used that data to compute a flavor profile that you would like and mixed this drink according to said profile. If this method is as reliable as it seems, perhaps it could have a number of other uses...嗯！指挥官先前在我的限定版调查问卷里提交了详细的偏好信息呢，我根据您的偏好运算得出了您会喜欢的口味参数，再对应调制出了这道饮品。这种运算管用的话，或许还能运用在更多的地方……

(Peri is deep in thought for a moment, probably thinking of ways to use this newly obtained information in the future.)（佩莉沉思了片刻，似乎在考虑后续的应用方式。）

PeriAh, sorry. I got carried away by my thoughts, Commander.啊，指挥官，抱歉，我走神了。

PeriI was just thinking that sometimes people might not really know what they need. Dig up hidden client needs, then fulfill them by providing a good experience for monetary gain... This is also part of our work as merchants.我是在想，有时候大家可能自己也不知道自己还需要什么，发掘出这样的隐藏需求，奉上美好的体验从而吸引到客户付费，也是我们商人的工作。

PeriCommander, I'll keep working hard on all sorts of experimentations to provide you with a comfortable life!指挥官，为了您的舒适生活，我会一直努力进行各种尝试哦！

(Peri smiles, straightening her tiny frame.)（佩莉笑眯眯地直起了小小的身板。）

CommanderGood work, Peri. You've really grown a lot.辛苦了，佩莉真的长大了呢。

PeriHeheh, it's all thanks to you being a good role model!嘿嘿！这也多亏了有指挥官您这个好的榜样嘛！

PeriBy the way, Commander. You may enjoy Peri's special drinks without limit and for free today, so don't hold back, tell me if and when you want anything to drink!对了，指挥官，今天佩莉的特调饮品是免费不限量畅饮的，您千万别客气，想喝什么就告诉我吧！

Little Guardian 3 小小守护者3

(I receive an invitation from Peri one day. The Elmo Commissary's trial run is about to begin, so she is inviting me over to cut the ribbon.)（某日，我收到了佩莉的邀请函。艾莫号小卖部即将开始试运营，佩莉邀请我为小卖部剪彩。）

(I happen to be free, so I arrive at the ceremony early.)（正好有空，我提前到达了剪彩仪式的举办地点。）

Peri...Not high enough... Dammit, why was my frame designed to be this small? If only I was taller by ten more centimeters...……高度还是不够……真是的，这个素体为什么要设计得这么小，但凡再高十厘米……

PeriNo... Not good! I'm losing my balance...不、不好，支撑不住了……

(Peri is standing on a chair, trying her best to push a box of cargo onto the highest level of a shelf.)（佩莉站在椅子上，正在努力把货物箱推上货架的最高层。）

(I step in to stabilize Peri's center of gravity and watch her finally manage to place that box of cargo nicely.)（我上前稳住佩莉的重心，看着她借力放好了货物箱。）

PeriThanks... Oh, it's the Commander! You've come just at the right moment!多谢……啊，是指挥官！您来得太及时啦！

CommanderNo need to thank me. Are all these cargo boxes supposed to be put in the top shelf up there?没事。这一排货物箱，都要放到最高层吗？

PeriYep! I did a bit of overstocking with our unused transport capacity. These won't be put into use for some time.嗯！这些是我利用剩余运力多备的货，短期内暂时用不上。

PeriI've underestimated these boxes... Should've brought a ladder... I've made a fool out of myself...这次是我的估计有误，我本该搬一把扶梯过来的……让您见笑了……

CommanderDon't let it dwell on your mind. These have to be moved to the top shelf before the ceremony begins, right? Let me help you.别在意。这些都要赶在剪彩仪式前放好吧？我来帮忙。

PeriCommander... You really are the coolest adult of them all.指挥官……真不愧是最酷的大人呢。

PeriI'll gladly accept your help, then! Please help me with...那我就不客气啦，指挥官，麻烦您……

(Peri steps back upon seeing me lean towards her.)（看到我靠近过去的佩莉后退了一步。）

PeriHuh?! Wait a moment! Commander! W-were you planning to pick me up?咦？！等等！指挥官！您、您该不会想把我抱起来吧？

CommanderUm...呃……

(Under Peri's pouty, angry stare, I suddenly realized that my carry-target was a Doll far heavier than what her looks suggested.)（在佩莉气鼓鼓的盯视下，我忽然意识到了对方是一名重量远超视觉效果的人形。）

PeriCommander! Don't forget I'm a Doll just because I look small!指、挥、官！不要因为我个子小就觉得我不是人形呀！

PeriAnd... your posture was clearly that of someone attempting to carry a child around...而且您那个动作，明显就是要抱小孩子的姿势……

PeriIf you really wanted to carry me around, you could have at least tried a princess carry...就算想抱我至少也应该是公主抱嘛……

CommanderBut you wouldn't be able to put these boxes up like that, no?但那样你就不好放货物箱了啊？

Peri...If that's the case, I've thought up a mature way to put these boxes up. Commander, please stand on the chair. I'll hand you the boxes from below so that you can put them up on the top shelf. We should be able to work efficiently if we cooperate this way.……这样吧，我已经想到了成熟的搬运姿势。指挥官，请您站到椅子上，我会将货物箱送到您的手边，我们合作，应该有助于提升效率。

(And so we started to put up the cargo just like that. As a result, I encountered a variety of boxes of varying dimensions and weight.)（我们就这样开始了搬运，我因此接触了众多轻重体积各异的货物箱。）

(Peri brings me a chair to sit on upon the completion of our work.)（完成工作后，佩莉搬了椅子请我重新坐下。）

CommanderI had a look at the products just now. There's more variety than I thought there would be.搬箱子的时候我看了下，商品种类比我想象的还要多啊。

PeriThat's right, Commander. I've got analysis reports to justify my picks too! After I finished collecting data from my survey, I spent lots of time on researching everyone's needs. A number of surprises have also been prepared aside from the hottest in-demand items ordered.嗯！指挥官，这些物资的选品是有分析报告支撑的哦！先前收集完调查问卷后，我花费了不少时间研究大家的需求。除了明确指定的热门物件之外，也准备了一些惊喜新品。

CommanderI think you mentioned before that you would recommend new products based on data analysis. I'm guessing these are the results of said analysis?你之前好像说起过，你会根据数据分析推荐新产品，这些是数据推荐的成果吗？

PeriWow! You remember that, Commander?哇，指挥官还记得呢！

PeriYou're right on the mark! According to my research, we all tend to only use products that we're already familiar with or only submit surface-level emergency requests, neglecting our real needs nestled deep within ourselves.没错，根据我的分析，大家有时候只是习惯于使用已知的产品，又或者只是提交了表层的紧急需求，而忽略了背后真正的需要。

PeriAn experienced underground broker should be someone who arrives right at that moment to recommend a new product that fits the client better.一个成熟的暗商，就应该在这个时候，把更贴合客户需要的新产品推荐给客户。

PeriFor example... This!就比如……这个！

(Peri conjures a portable massager from somewhere and places it on my shoulders.)（佩莉不知从哪里变出一只便携按摩仪，挂到我的肩上。）

PeriCommander, you mentioned in the survey how you urgently need to change out the headrest on your ergonomic chair, so I've already prepared a new one for you. Other than that, I checked the reviews for some of the hottest-selling massagers before deciding to put this model in stock.指挥官，您先前在问卷中说最近急需更换工学椅的头枕，我已经准备好了新头枕了。除此之外，我还调查了热销按摩仪的风评，最后选择引入这件按摩仪。

PeriIf you want to relieve the sitting-induced stiffness in your muscles, I recommend trying this massager out aside from the new headrest. I believe it will help you address the deeply rooted causes of your issue.如果您想要舒缓久坐僵硬的肌肉，除了新头枕之外，也推荐您尝试一下这个哦，相信它能解决更深层的问题。

CommanderLet's see... Is this the switch to turn it on?我试试……开关在这里吗？

PeriI'll help you!我来帮您！

(Peri helps me turn on the switch for the massager, allowing me to resume my experience with it.)（佩莉帮我打开了按摩仪的开关，请我继续体验。）

PeriHow is it, Commander? Are you satisfied with my product recommendation?怎么样？指挥官，您满意这件推荐商品吗？

CommanderIndeed, this is pretty good... You've got quite the keen sense for business opportunities, Peri.确实不错……佩莉对商机有着敏锐的嗅觉呢。

Peri(Peri's eyes sparkle at my compliment. Her pupils resemble the clear water of a lake's surface, reflecting my silhouette in her eyes.)（佩莉的眼睛因为我的夸奖而闪闪发光，她的瞳色像是清澈的湖水，其中倒映着我的影子。）

PeriHeheh, it's not entirely attributed to my underground broker senses either. I often start making observations of your actions subconsciously, allowing me to get a sense of what you might like. I'll keep on observing you like that, Commander.嘿嘿，其实也不完全是因为暗商的嗅觉。因为我总是会不自觉地观察指挥官，很在意您的一举一动，所以才会察觉到您的需求。指挥官，我对您的观察会一直持续下去的哦。

(I chat a bit more with Peri, and before we know it, it is time for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Dolls who enjoy crowds and excitement arrive one after another, here to show their support.)（我和佩莉又聊了一会儿，不知不觉就到了剪彩仪式的时间。一些喜欢热闹的人形也已经陆续到达，前来捧场。）

PeriCommander, it's almost time. I'll go do some final prep work for the ceremony!指挥官，快要到点了，我去做最后的仪式准备！

(Peri has everything neatly settled with a smooth finish. She hands the ceremonial scissors to me.)（佩莉干脆利落地安置好一切，将仪式剪刀捧给我。）

PeriCommander, it is a great honor to have you here for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. You have provided ample help to the shop throughout its planning and preparation stages, so I'm really thankful for your help! Please be sure to support us in the future too!指挥官，非常荣幸能邀请到您为小店剪彩。小店筹备过程中承蒙您不少关照，真的很感谢您！未来也请您多多支持哦！

(I complete the ribbon-cutting ceremony, accompanied by Peri's brilliant smile and the Dolls' cheers.)（我在佩莉耀眼的笑容和人形们的祝贺中完成了剪彩。）

PeriAhem! I declare the commissary officially open for a business trial run!咳嗯，我宣布小店正式开始试营业！

PeriDear Commander, would you like to be the commissary's first customer?亲爱的指挥官，您愿意成为小店的第一位客人吗？

(Peri's smile turns sly.)（佩莉的笑容变得有些狡黠。）

(I've had a premonition that something like this would happen. Hopefully the monthly budget can still afford this.)（我对这样的发展早有预感，但愿本月的经费还能承受得起。）

CommanderI would like a new headrest and a portable massager.给我新头枕和按摩仪吧。

(Peri's smile grows even more dazzling. She wraps the product with practiced motions and turns to me with yet another smile.)（佩莉的笑容变得更加灿烂，熟练地完成了商品打包后，她笑着看向我。）

PeriCommander, could you lower yourself a little? I have something I want to whisper to you about!指挥官，您能低下来一点吗？我有悄悄话要告诉您哦！

Commander...What's up?……什么悄悄话？

PeriPlease lower yourself a bit more... Okay, that's good.请再放低一点……啊，这样就可以了。

(Peri stretches out her arms, placing her hands on my shoulders before leaning in close right next to my ears. Her soft, silky hair brushes past my neck, tickling me.)（佩莉伸出双手，够着我的肩膀凑到我耳边。细软的发丝扫过我的脖子，有些痒痒的。）

PeriCommander, you're the human that I respect the most... I want to give my most valued customer some special discounts. 70 percent off, how's that?指挥官，您是我最崇拜的人类……我想给我的贵客一些特别优惠，三折，如何？

PeriI'm operating a small business, so that's the biggest discount I can manage!我这里小本经营，这是我能承受的极限啦！

CommanderThat's... quite the offer. But is this really okay? Wouldn't the additional loss in earnings put too much pressure on you?这……很有诱惑力，不过，真的可以吗？收益降低，会不会给你造成太大的压力？

PeriThere's no need to worry. I've made the calculations and determined that the loss is within acceptable limits.没关系的，我计算过了，在可以承受的范围内。

PeriCommander, this is a unique one-time discount for you alone, so please help me keep this a secret, okay?指挥官，这是绝无仅有的特别折扣，还请您为我保密哦。

CommanderI understand, thank you. Be sure to find me if you need any help with the commissary stand in the future.我知道了，多谢。之后小卖部有什么需要我帮忙的，记得来找我。

PeriSure! I'll take you up on that since you're offering. Just you wait!嗯！既然指挥官这样说了，我可不会客气哦。您就等着我吧！

(Peri finally releases me, satisfied. It's a rare experience to have a Doll of this height whisper into my ear.)（佩莉终于满意地放开我。和这个身高的人形咬耳朵，对我来说也是不多见的体验。）

PeriAnd now, thank you for your patronage, Commander! I'm looking forward to your next visit!那么，指挥官，多谢您的惠顾！欢迎下次再来！

Little Guardian 4 小小守护者4

(Peri became quite busy for a period of time after the commissary stand opened for business.)（艾莫号小卖部开始营业后，佩莉忙碌了一段时间。）

(One day, Peri walks into the ops room with brisk steps.)（某日，佩莉脚步轻快地来到指挥室。）

CommanderPeri? Haven't seen you much lately. How's your commissary stand business going?佩莉？最近难得看见你，小卖部的生意怎么样？

PeriI'm here to deliver you some good news, Commander. The commissary has already reached profitability!指挥官，我是来报告喜讯的。经过这段时间的经营，小卖部已经实现盈利了哦！

PeriI completed the financial statement last night. My original plan was to send it to your terminal, but I felt that it would be more enjoyable to deliver good news such as this in person, so here I am.我昨晚完成了报表，本来想直接发送到您的终端上，但是像这样的好消息，果然还是当面告诉您更开心，我就过来啦。

(My terminal receives the financial statement she sent over as she speaks.)（佩莉报喜的同时，我的终端也收到了她同步发来的财务报表。）

PeriAlthough the current pricing model for regularly stocked goods leans towards high sales with low profits on individual products, the personalized custom order service is a big earner. The service charge has helped me reach the first set of goals I've set.虽然现货商品的定价模式倾向于薄利多销，但在个性化订购的服务费上收益不少，现在已经达成了我先前指定的第一阶段目标。

PeriCommander, I've done something really cool, don't you think?指挥官，我是不是做了一件超酷的事呀！

CommanderYou've done really well, looks like your efforts have not gone to waste.你做得不错，这段时间的努力也算没白费。

PeriHeehee, you had a big part to play in the commissary's successful grand opening, so in order to show you my appreciation... to my most valued customer... This one and only exclusive gift for the Commander will now be unveiled!嘿嘿，小卖部的顺利开张离不开您的支持，为了表示对您的谢意……献给佩莉最重要的客户——指挥官的独家回馈礼，即将登场！

(Peri sets an individually wrapped gift box in front of me.)（佩莉将一只单独包装的礼物盒捧到我面前。）

CommanderThank you. Can I open it right away?谢谢，我可以现在打开吗？

PeriYep! I commissioned an underground broker friend with my own funds to have this custom-made.嗯！这是我动用自己的小金库，委托暗商朋友找艺术家定制的。

PeriCommander, I think you'll like it... right?指挥官，您会喜欢它的吧……？

(I open up the gift box and find a small set of carved figures. It's a tiny figure of Peri and... me?)（我打开礼物盒，里面是一座小小的雕像摆件。雕刻的是小小的佩莉和……我？）

CommanderAm I the taller figure?这个比较高的人是我吗？

PeriYep! And standing in front of you is your guardian—Peri, the Underground Broker!是呀，您的前方是您的保护者——暗商佩莉哦！

(The tiny figure of Peri is wearing a miniaturized version of my outfit. She spreads her arms out, standing in front of me.)（小小的佩莉穿着我的缩小版衣装，张开双臂站在我的身前。）

CommanderAhh, I see now. She seems to be quite the reliable guardian. Thanks for the gift.认出来了，看上去很可靠，谢谢你的礼物。

(Peri could hardly control the smile forming on her face after hearing my compliment.)（听到夸奖，佩莉几乎控制不住扬起的嘴角。）

PeriCommander, I made sure to specify this particular pose for the figure because I think it's the coolest. As for why...指挥官，这个姿势是我特意挑选的，我觉得最酷的姿势。要说这样挑选的原因嘛……

PeriI was just someone who worshipped you in the past, happily following in your footsteps and relying on your care. When I left Griffin in that state, I encountered a lot of trouble out in the world. I slowly came to understand just how much an adult has to shoulder by themselves.以前的我只是作为您的崇拜者，安心地追随您的脚步，依赖您的照顾。这样的我在离开格里芬后，遇到了不少困难，慢慢明白了原来大人有这么多需要独自背负起来的东西。

PeriEven though things were completely different from what I imagined, and I didn't turn into an adult as cool as you in a flash, I never changed my goals.即便和我想象中的“咻”地一下就能变成和您一样酷的大人完全不一样，但是，我从来没有改变过我的目标哦。

(Peri points at the arms of the tiny figure of herself, which is doing its best to spread them as wide as possible. Peri lifts her head and looks at me straight in the eye with a serious expression.)（佩莉伸出手，点了点那只小小佩莉奋力张开的双臂，才重新抬起头，认真地看着我。）

PeriThis figure of me is the ultimate version of Peri that I aspire to be! My goal is to become someone strong enough to protect and watch over you.这座小雕像上的我，就是我心目中最好的自己啦！我的目标就是变成足够强大的、有实力保护您的我。

PeriYou may have to wait a little longer for me to improve myself even further, so that you can meet this awesome version of myself in reality. I believe that day isn't too far off from now. Soon, I'll become the coolest guardian you've ever had by your side.或许您还要等一等，等我变得比现在还要厉害，这个很酷的我才能在现实中与您相见。 我相信，那一天不会太远的。很快，我就会成为您身边最酷的守护者。

PeriSo let this figure serve as "Peri's Promise" and protect you in my place in the meantime!这个雕像，就当做“佩莉的预告”先替我过来守护您吧！

CommanderThank you, it's quite the wonderful gift.谢谢你，我很喜欢。

CommanderI think you've made some really good progress on your journey for improvement. You're a lot more capable and reliable compared to your past self. I can attest to that as I have witnessed your deeds and actions for a long time now.我觉得佩莉进步很大，比从前更能干更可靠，这些我都看在眼里。

CommanderYou don't have to be in a rush. My little guardian will definitely have lots of opportunities to step in and help me out in the future, so I'm looking forward to that.别着急，以后一定还会有我的小守护者出手的机会，我很期待你的表现。

PeriYou've been giving me lots of praise lately, Commander. I'm happy because of that, but I'm afraid that I might become conceited as a result. After all, I did put myself in danger out of carelessness before... So I'll definitely still need to keep up the good work!指挥官最近总是夸奖我呢，虽然特别开心，但是这样我会骄傲的。毕竟之前我还因为大意陷入了险境……现在的佩莉，还要继续努力呢！

CommanderYou hold yourself to a high standard, I see.佩莉对自己很严格啊。

PeriYeah! I have a magnificent role model right in front of me, after all!嗯！因为眼前就有指挥官这个帅气的榜样嘛！

PeriI... Honestly, whenever I needed to make a decision by myself, I would think about what you would do if you had to deal with the issue I encountered.我……其实，每次我需要独立做出决定的时候，我就会想象如果您在我身边，您会选择怎么应对困局。

PeriNot only do you protect the people by your side, you have also provided me with an endless source of confidence whenever we are apart. Perhaps this is part of why you're so amazing as well...即便您不在我身边的时候，您庇护大家的身影却一直为我输送着源源不断的勇气。这也算是指挥官的强大之处吧……

CommanderYou flatter me so; it's making me feel quite embarrassed.被你夸得我都有点不好意思了。

PeriHeehee... All in all, if I just keep hiding behind you like I did in the past and put all of my problems on you, I'll be quite cross with myself.嘿嘿……总之，要是我仍然像从前一样，只顾躲在您的身后，将我的困难也倾压在您的身上，我可是会为自己生气的哦。

PeriAs reliable and capable as you are, I still have to make sure that I improve and grow, as much as I possibly can. That way... when a new crisis falls upon us, I'll then be able to protect you, the person I treasure the most...即便您足够可靠和强大，我也应该努力成长，变得越厉害越好，这样……当新的危机来临，我才能保护最重要的您……

PeriYou are still a special existence in my heart, even if we discard your identity as a "valued customer".对我来说，即便抛开“贵客”的身份，指挥官也是最特别最重要的存在。

(I look at the tiny Doll in front of me.)（我看着面前的小小人形。）

(Despite being unable to change out the look of her frame, this petite body still manages to win the trust of businesses and clients through her honesty and professionalism. Her actions exude an aura of capability that cannot be underestimated.（即便无法改变孩子气的素体外观，这个小小的身体依旧凭借她的真诚和专业赢得了友商和客人的信任，踏实地释放着不可小看的能量。）

(I can't help but be lured in by such an aura, reaching out my hand in hopes of patting the fluffy top of her head.)（我不由被这样的能量吸引，忍不住伸出手，想要抚摸她毛茸茸的发顶。）

Commander...Sorry. I almost forgot that you don't really like getting headpats now.……抱歉，差点忘了你现在好像不太喜欢被摸头。

(Peri stops to think about it, and a spark of excitement lights up in her eyes.)（佩莉想了想，眼中闪动着雀跃的光彩。）

PeriCan we hug, Commander? Replacing headpats with a hug feels more like an "adult" move.指挥官，可以拥抱吗？用拥抱来代替摸头，似乎是更“大人”的方案。

(Peri jumps into my embrace herself, gently rubbing her face into my chest like a small animal. She seems pretty satisfied.)（佩莉主动投入我的怀抱，像一只小动物一样用脸颊轻轻蹭着我的胸口，似乎十分惬意。）

CommanderYou alright with this for now?这样就可以了吗？

PeriYup! I want to share your burdens, even if it's just by hugging you like this. I want to support you in as caring a way as I can manage, just like how you protected me before. If I can do that, then... perhaps there will be a day where you feel warm and secure when you think of the name "Peri", like how I feel when I think of you.嗯！即便是为了这样的拥抱，我也要更多地为您分忧，像您从前保护我那样，也为您提供最贴心的支援。如果我能做到的话……总有一天，您想起“佩莉”的名字时，也会像我想起您的时候一样，感到安心和温暖吧？

CommanderI'll be eagerly waiting for that day to come then.那我就拭目以待了。

PeriCan we sign a long-term contract to put us on track for this long-term goal, Commander?为了这个长远目标，我们可以订立一个长期合约吗？

PeriThis isn't a spontaneous decision from me, Commander. I've been planning for this for a long time now. Please have a look at the contract on your terminal.指挥官，这不是我的一时兴起，为了履行这个约定，我已经规划很久啦。请您在您的终端查收这份合约。

(Peri sits back down on the chair, ready to explain the details to me.)（佩莉重新坐回了椅子上，似乎已经做好了开始介绍的准备。）

(I look at the details of the contract that Peri sent me.)（我看起了佩莉发送来的合约内容。）

PeriThe commissary has prepared a number of special supplies and items just for you; I have included a list in the appendix. Part of the list contains items that you specifically wanted, while the rest are recommended by me. You can take and make use of those products any time you wish without worrying about the costs.我在附录列表中列出了小卖部为您准备的特别物资，一部分是您先前指定的，一部分则是我的推荐，您可以随时任意取用这些商品，不必担心相关款项。

CommanderWhat good fortune have I stumbled into...还有这等好事……

CommanderHuh? The "legal tender" is "the Commander's time"?嗯？“付款货币”是“指挥官的时间”？

PeriYou saw it, then. I have changed out all the prices to instances of your time. I hope that you'll spend more time with me this way, using time in place of payment. You can plan the time used for companionship according to the needs of your schedule. I shall simply keep a digital record of the "purchases" and wait for your "payment" when you have free time to spend.您发现啦。我把列表上的产品售价单位都改成了您的时间，希望您有时间能多和我说说话，用时间陪伴来代替货款。具体陪伴的时间可以根据您的档期来安排，我只进行数字记录，等您有空时来“付款”就好。

PeriA lot has happened to you over the years we spent apart, and I am still in the dark on much of the things you went through. I hope to deepen my understanding of you through conversation and provide you with better services via greater intel.关于我们分别的那些年，您的经验和体会，我还有很多不清楚的地方。我希望通过对话加深对您的了解，从而为您提供更好的服务。

CommanderAre you sure you only need companionship as a form of payment...? This is in no way a fair trade...真的只需要时间陪伴就好……？真是大优惠啊……

PeriHeheh, it's a win-win situation that I'm proposing. If I learned about things that even money can't buy from you, my coolness and impressiveness factor will definitely shoot up. This deal is a definite win for me too, as you can see.嘿嘿，这可是“双赢”的提案。如果我能从最帅气的指挥官身上学到金钱无法替代的珍贵事物，我就能变得更帅气更厉害。这笔交易，我也稳赚不赔呀。

PeriOf course, I'll have to admit that there are some personal feelings involved...当然，我承认，也有一点小小的私心……

(Peri lowers her head a little out of embarrassment, sneaking looks at my face.)（佩莉有些不好意思地微低下头，偷看着我的表情。）

Peri...Being with you makes my neural cloud feel really happy. Just imagining the times we'll spend together in the future fills me with enthusiasm... I just want to spend more time with you... The reasons... don't matter much.……因为和指挥官待在一起，我的心智会感到非常幸福。即便只是想象以后我们能一起度过的时光，也会充满积极的情绪……我就是想要和指挥官多相处，理由……也没那么重要啦。

CommanderHaha, spend more time together, I see. A mature Doll isn't someone who exhibits the clinginess of a child, y'know...哈哈，多相处吗？成熟的人形可不会像小孩子那样粘人……

(Peri freezes for a moment before realizing that I was teasing her. She raises a single eyebrow slightly.)（佩莉愣了愣，很快反应过来我是在逗她，微微竖起了眉毛。）

PeriIs that so? We have no lack of clingy adult Dolls as far as I know.是吗？据我所知，粘指挥官的成熟大人形也不少吧？

PeriAnyway, the reason for someone being clingy... C-can be separated from childishness, if I do dare say...再说了，粘人的理由……也、也可以和小孩子的理由不一样的嘛……

(The little Doll looks at me with a faint shade of pink spread across her cheeks. Noticing my gaze, she turns her head away before switching back to her usual confident, passionate demeanor.)（小小的人形看着我，脸颊浮起淡淡的粉色，意识到我也在看着她，才扭过头，很快又调整回了热情又充满信心的模样。）

PeriIt's normal to spend a long time thinking carefully about the terms of a contract. It's a super long-term contract, after all!毕竟是超长期合约，需要慎重考量也是正常的，就请您好好考虑吧！

PeriI plan to update the list of special provisions as the commissary grows and expands. The variety of offerings will keep growing, so I believe that one day it will become irresistible to you.按照我的计划，随着小卖部的成长，给您特供的物资列表也会持续更新，不断增加种类。我有信心，总有一天能让您无法拒绝。

PeriCommander, this is an early special offer that the "To-be Famed Underground Broker Peri" is extending to you. No matter whether you accept it or not, I just want to tell you that I will forever cater to your requests and preferences as a top priority.指挥官，这可是“未来的知名大暗商佩莉”递来的橄榄枝。不论您是否现在接受，我只是想告诉您，我会永远将您的需求和偏好放在首位。

PeriBecause... you are the most important person in my life, Commander.因为，您是最重要的……指挥官。

Covenant 铭契

PeriReally? But I'm not for sale!您说真的吗？可我是非卖品呀！

Peri...If I agree to this, does that mean that I can stay by your side forever? L-Let me think about it for a moment!……要是答应下来，是不是就能永远陪伴在您身边啦？我、我考虑一下！

PeriI accept, Commander! Could you pack my "Admiration" and "Respect" as gifts to go with me?指挥官，我接受啦！能把我的“仰慕”和“崇敬”当成赠品一起打包带走吗？

For All Eternity 直到永远

(I had a bit of time recently, so my thoughts once again centered on Peri's "Long-Term Contract".)（最近难得有时间，我想起了佩莉的“长期合约”。）

(The "awaiting time payment" records have been getting longer and longer on my terminal, so I decided to accompany Peri on a trip to the trading point to restock, when an incident occurred along the way.)（看着终端记录中日渐增加的“待付款项”时长，我决定陪佩莉去附近的交易点进货，中途却出了点意外。）

PeriCommander! Commander! Are you alright?指挥官！指挥官，您没事吧？

(Peri lightly pats down my protective suit in a practiced manner, checking for any damage to my equipment.)（佩莉有模有样地轻拍着我的防护服，检查我的装备有无破损。）

PeriI didn't expect there to be an ambush here. It's good that you noticed something out of the ordinary in time.没想到这里居然有埋伏，多亏了您及时察觉到不对劲。

PeriAge has only made you more impressive, Commander.指挥官，您的英姿真是不减当年。

CommanderNo need to thank me. Your performance was outstanding, managing to eliminate almost all the enemies by yourself.不用感谢我，你的表现很出色，敌人几乎都是你一个人消灭的。

PeriHeehee! My main work is in business, but I've been taking my training seriously as well. We have to deal with all the chaos in the Yellow Zones on a regular basis after all, but more importantly... I have to be strong enough to ensure your safety myself!嘿嘿！即便主要工作是经商，我也一直在认真训练哦。不仅仅是为了应对黄区多变的形势，更重要的是……足够厉害才能亲手守护您的安全！

(A proud smile starts showing on Peri's face in response to my compliments. The next moment, her smile stiffens.)（佩莉在我的夸奖下露出些许得意的笑容，只是下一刻，她的笑容微微一僵。）

PeriAh, blood...? Commander, did you get hurt somewhere? I must have been neglectful in your protection just now.啊，有血迹……指挥官，您受伤了？一定是我刚才保护不力导致的。

PeriI'm sorry, Commander. Please let me treat your injury once we get back to the Elmo.对不起，指挥官。等回到艾莫号，请让我为您处理伤口。

(Her momentary happiness withdraws from her countenance. Her head slightly lowers.)（佩莉的快乐一收，小脑袋微微垂了下去。）

CommanderNah, it's just a scratch. It'll be fine after I give it a little rinse back on the Elmo. Besides, I wouldn't have been able to do much better than you did just now.呃，小擦伤，回去洗洗就好。在刚才那种情况下，就算是我也很难比你做得更好。

(Peri looks up again right away, her eyes shining with joy.)（佩莉顿时重新抬起了头，双眼又闪耀起欣喜的神采。）

(I notice that there is some dust on her face, so I help her wipe it away.)（我才发现她的脸上沾了一些灰尘，于是顺手帮她擦去。）

CommanderIt can be settled as easily as that. Alright, let's go.也像这样擦一擦就干净了。好了，回程吧。

(A smile of embarrassment shows on Peri's face.)（佩莉不好意思地笑起来。）

Peri...Commander, can I hold your hand? I'm afraid of you getting lost... No, I'm afraid of getting separated... No.……指挥官，我能牵着您的手吗？我怕您走丢了……不，我怕我跟丢了……也不是。

PeriWhat I meant was, if I can feel the warmth of your body, I'll be more fired up and become more capable of protecting you.我是说，如果能感受到您的温度，我想我能更有精神地守护您。

CommanderSure.好。

Peri...I can feel your body temperature even through this suit. You feel warmer than I imagined. In order to protect this warmth of mine, I have to work hard and accomplish lots of things, and never put a stop to my journey of growth.……指挥官，即便隔着防护服，似乎您的体温也比我想象得更温暖呢。为了守住这份温暖，我还有很多想要努力去完成的事，也绝对不会停下成长的脚步。

PeriSo, no matter where you are or what happens to you, please remember to call on me for help. Give me more opportunities to be your eternal guardian.所以，无论身处什么样的环境中，请您千万要记得呼唤我，给我一直守护在您身边的机会。

PeriPlease remember that the end date for our "Long-Term Contract" is "Till the End of Time".请记得，我们之间的“长期合约”，期限可是“直到永远”呢。

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。

PeriCommander! Have I managed to become cooler lately?指挥官！我最近有变得更帅气一点吗？

About Drinks关于饮品

About Height关于身高

About Procurement关于采购

About her Collection关于收集

About the Yellow Zone关于黄区

About Zucchero关于方糖

CommanderAny drink you'd like, Peri? Let me mix it for you.佩莉，你有什么想喝的饮品吗？我可以调给你。

PeriEhhhhhh, really?! T-then... Can I try bourbon whiskey?欸欸欸，真的嘛！那……那我可以尝尝波本威士忌吗？

CommanderBourbon whiskey? Why?波本威士忌？为什么？

PeriBecause... I saw Master Thompson drink it once, and I always thought a Doll who can down such strong liquor with a straight face must be really cool!因为……我以前看汤姆森师父喝过，总觉得能面无表情喝下这种烈酒的人形，一定很帅气！

CommanderDo you still mind when people bring up your height?佩莉还在意谈起身高方面的事吗？

PeriActually, not so much now... I used to care a lot, because I was afraid people would look down on me.其实还好啦……以前很介意，是因为总是担心自己会被人小看嘛。

CommanderWhat about now?那现在呢？

PeriNow that I've grown stronger, I've become a little more confident. Even it's just a little... it's enough that I don't mind my height anymore!现在我已经稍微变得强大、稍微自信一点了。虽然只有一点点……但已经可以让我不再介意身高的事情了！

CommanderCan I entrust you with next month's kitchen supply procurement, Peri?下个月采购后厨补给的事，可以交给佩莉吗？

PeriOf course! Do you have any delicacies on your mind, Commander? I'll make sure the nutrition is well-balanced on top of satisfying your taste buds!当然！指挥官有什么想吃的吗？我会根据您的需求，好好搭配营养配比的！

PeriSpeaking of, the map of trading posts needs updating... Maybe I should just make a new one and upload it to the cloud. There's also pricing to consider...对了，采购站的地图也该更新了……不如就重新做一版上传到云端好了。还要考虑价格方面的事……

PeriEh... Eh? Sorry, I got carried away... Don't worry, I'll make sure to get my hands on the best ingredients for everyone on the Elmo!欸……欸？抱歉，我太投入了……请放心吧，我一定会为艾莫号采购到最具有性价比的食材！

CommanderThose shiny trinkets in your room..你房间里那些闪亮亮的摆件……

PeriEh? Commander... you saw them?! P-please let me explain!咦？指挥官……您看到了？！请、请您听我解释！

CommanderI get it. You got them from the black market, right?我知道，那些是你从暗商那里淘来的，对吧？

PeriY-yes! They're not just some random flashy pieces of junk, they're my carefully picked treasures!是、是的！那些并不是什么随便捡的时尚小垃圾，而是我精心挑选的宝贝！

CommanderHave you ever found life in the Yellow Zone difficult to adapt to?一直在黄区生活，佩莉会不会觉得不习惯？

PeriNot at all! After leaving Griffin, I wandered all over the place, so I'm well acquainted with life in the Yellow Zone!完全不会！离开格里芬后，我一直在到处闯荡，对于黄区的生活很熟悉！

PeriThough I've run into my fair share of perilous circumstances, I always got out safely in the end.虽然遇到过很多危险的事，但最后也都平安度过了。

PeriSo, there's no need to worry about me being not used to it!所以，指挥官完全不用担心我会不习惯哦！

CommanderYou seem to be pretty close with those at Zucchero, Peri.佩莉好像和方糖的大家很熟悉呢。

PeriYeah, because they helped me tremendously before, and I've always been very grateful.嗯，因为方糖的大家之前帮过我不少忙，一直让我很感激。

PeriSo whenever I get the chance, I would provide Springfield with some intel as a token of gratitude.所以有空的时候，我也经常会帮春田提供一些情报信息。

PeriCommander, I'm truly grateful to you to have given me the chance to meet everyone from Griffin.指挥官，真的很感谢您，让我认识了格里芬的大家。

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。

Event Tie-in 1 活动番外1

(—Beepbeepbeep.)（——嘀嘀嘀。）

（从未停息过的提示音再一次响起，惊得本就有些忙不过来的塞布丽娜险些弄翻了手里的披萨。）

（虽然成功重启了，但为了尽快参与支援，她并未深度检查素体，就马不停蹄地赶往了同伴身边。这让她偶尔会像这样出现力不从心的情况。）

Peri要小心哦。

（佩莉伸出一只手扶住了披萨，帮助塞布丽娜稳住了平衡。然后便转身用另一只手接通了通讯。）

Peri您好，这里是——帕拉达嘉急送热线！请问您有什么需要？

Peri...……

（对方的话让佩莉的表情凝重了几分。）

Peri……嗯，我明白了。

Qiuhua佩莉，这十份也炒好了，咱都没放葱。后面的那些——

Qiuhua哇，怎么这个表情，咋了呀？

（一旁正在大火爆炒的秋桦看到佩莉的表情，也将话吞回去了一半。）

（但佩莉只是轻轻将一根手指放在唇边，示意秋桦小声些，然后继续和通讯对面的人交谈着。）

Peri...Uuuuu.……唔。

Peri……嗯嗯。

Peri……是这样吗？

PeriGot it...我明白了……

（佩莉一边听，一边若有所思地点着头。）

Sabrina出……出什么事了吗？

（此时，将披萨放到运输车上的塞布丽娜也回来了。她顺势和秋桦一起，聚集在佩莉旁边。而佩莉也在这一刻，放下了手中的通讯装置。）

Peri开始了……

Qiuhua啥？

Peri出发吧，我们。

Qiuhua怎么突然就要……

（佩莉却三步并作两步，跳到了她们原本运输食物用的载具上。）

Peri来不及解释了，现在，我们要去拯救帕拉达嘉防线了！

SabrinaHuh?欸？

Sabrina但是指挥官不是说，那里本来就是——

（尽管还没完全反应过来，塞布丽娜和秋桦却也配合地跳上了车，甚至手中还拿上了已经做好装盒的饭菜。）

Sabrina所以……你说的拯救帕拉达嘉防线就是——

（当终于到达佩莉所说的地点时，塞布丽娜和秋桦显然都吃了一惊。）

Qiuhua外卖到咯——！

（但和愣住的塞布丽娜不同，秋桦没有过多的停留。她很快便拿出了装好的披萨和大份炒菜，开始给在场的人们发放。）

Sabrina等……等等，你为什么接受得这么快啊！

（尽管连忙跟上了秋桦的送餐脚步，但是塞布丽娜口中的抱怨始终未能停下。）

Sabrina佩莉，你不解释一下吗？

Peri嗯嗯……没错呢。

Peri如你所见，帕拉达嘉现在已经成为了防线中至关重要的一环——就像原本它被安排的那样。所以，我们现在必须为重组防线出一份力了。

Sabrina所以，这和“外卖”的关系是……

Qiuhua来，这份是加麻加辣的菠萝披萨！祝您用餐愉快！

（秋桦充满生命力的声音瞬间便将塞布丽娜小心翼翼的询问冲散了。）

Sabrina什……什么？你到底在趁我不注意乱做些什么呀！

Wounded Mokosh Oathsworn A喔，谢谢！这可是我这两天来的第一顿饭呢。

（但接过披萨的誓卫军却扯出了一个开朗的笑容——尽管，这笑容出现在一个缠满绷带的脸上实在显得有些诡异。）

Qiuhua来，这边还有这份免葱双层饼底的披萨——

Sabrina不……这东西叫馅饼吧！

Wounded Mokosh Oathsworn B谢啦，我还是喜欢瓦西尔先生的口味……还是这种披萨好吃一些呢。

Sabrina……算了，佩莉，这到底是怎么一回事啊？

Sabrina我们不是已经把镇上的人类都安全疏散了吗？

（看着这些受伤的誓卫军，塞布丽娜感觉有些疑惑。）

Peri那些为生意而来的暗商们的确被疏散了，我联络了一些之前合作的大暗商和赏金猎人来协助他们——说不定还能促成几笔生意，总之，他们很安全。

Sabrina那现在这些人是……

Peri莫科什誓卫军。毕竟莫科什已经沦陷了……不少誓卫军都赶过来了，这里将会成为新的战场。

Peri无论如何，我们都必须振作起来……重新筑起新的防线，绝不能允许曼尼安保更进一步了。

（塞布丽娜一边将食物分发给大家，一边若有所思地点点头。）

Sabrina但也不是所有人都穿着誓卫军的衣服……

Peri嗯，还有一些黄区居民，自发地想要组建起反抗小队，抵抗曼尼安保的袭击。

Wounded Yellow Zone Resident……怎么可能放过他们。

（面前的人突然开口说话，让塞布丽娜吓了一跳。）

Wounded Yellow Zone Resident我们的家已经被他们毁了……

Wounded Yellow Zone Resident真是可笑，白区老爷们竟然兴致来了想要毁掉黄区？而原因只是因为我们靠着番茄吃饱了饭吗？

Wounded Yellow Zone Resident……我实在没办法放过他们，哪怕是死，我也要让那群家伙付出代价。

（他的声音越来越激动，直到秋桦将一盒冒着热气的食物放在了他的怀中。）

Qiuhua葱油意面，来，慢慢吃！

（秋桦露出了和之前一样的笑容，带着鼓励、乐观、生命力，让佩莉不禁开始想要让秋桦成为“帕拉达嘉”外卖热线的看板娘了。）

Peri……嗯，如果真的要开外卖店的话。

（不过，塞布丽娜的表情看起来就没那么乐观了。）

Sabrina从刚才我就想说了，为什么这些奇奇怪怪的东西，都是我喜欢的料理啊——！

Sabrina你果然还是在为了上次的番茄酱锅包肉闹脾气吧？

Qiuhua啥？什么番茄酱锅包肉啊，根本听不懂你在说什么呀。

Sabrina不要再装傻啦！

Qiuhua创新是好事，但是，不可以做那种奇怪的东西哦。

Sabrina奇，奇怪的东西？！

Sabrina做出奇怪东西的明明就是你——

Qiuhua来，您的皮蛋瘦肉烩饭一份！

Sabrina你这完全就是在浪费食物吧！

Sabrina也不要假装听不到我说话！

Peri好啦，好啦。

（佩莉看着愈吵愈烈的两人，马上挤进了二人中间，使她们拉开了些许距离。）

Peri你们不要再吵了，要吵的话回厨房再去吵啦。

Peri总之，你们都明白现在的情况了吧。

Qiuhua那还用说，受伤的人就好好地多摄入一些营养吧！我保证给他们做好搭配。

Sabrina还有这些和我们一同作战的人们，也绝不能饿着肚子。必须保证他们有充足的体力。

Peri还有，不可以让大家的心情更差，对吧？

Peri所以不可以再吵架了哦。

（谈话间，这次载具上准备的餐点已经分发完毕了。）

Sabrina不过，大家的心情看起来还不算太低落。

Peri这种时候保持士气也是很重要的呢。

Qiuhua怎么样，咱的微笑送餐服务还是有点效果的吧？

Sabrina哼……只有微笑的话，料理做成那样还不是……

Qiuhua啊，车上还剩下一份番茄意面面包！

（秋桦小声的惊呼再次打断了塞布丽娜。）

Sabrina我都说过多少次了，番茄面包里不可以加意面的！明明你自己也不喜欢这种食物吧？

Sabrina真是的，这种东西会有人吃吗？要分给大家的话还是再加一些……

（塞布丽娜有些无奈地打开仅剩的那份餐盒，似乎是打算把它改造成能够入口的餐品。）

SabrinaAh...啊……

（但映入眼帘的画面却让塞布丽娜意外了一下——餐盒中，一份精致美观的蒜香番茄面包正规整地摆放于其中。蒜香味扑面而来，生番茄和罗勒点缀其中。）

Sabrina你没放意面吗？

Qiuhua啊，那大概是咱忘记放了吧。

（塞布丽娜将一小块番茄面包放入口中。“咔嚓”一声，烤得有些硬度的面包外壳顺势在口中崩裂，紧接着，生蒜的颗粒感、冰凉又清爽湿润的番茄汁水在口中铺开。）

（酸甜味和咸味同时在口中打转，即便是习惯了美食的塞布丽娜，在此时都感觉到了些许食物所带来的幸福感。）

Qiuhua怎么样，被迷住了？

Sabrina这种东西……我都吃腻了！

Sabrina还是你自己吃吧。

（塞布丽娜也将一块面包送到了秋桦的嘴里。）

Qiuhua嗯……确实一般呢。

Qiuhua看来我还是吃不惯这种菜……

SabrinaWhat did you say?!你说什么？！

Qiuhua说起来，佩莉，是谁通知你来送餐的？

Peri啊……这个嘛……

（刚收拾完残局的佩莉再次跳上车，伸手招呼两名正在分享餐点的伙伴上车。）

Peri是芙洛伦哦，她说，这片区域的伤员她已经处理过了，想再为他们订一份……呃……“抚慰人心又充满刺激”的外卖……

Qiuhua难怪刚才那些伤员都被处理妥帖了……原来是她干的。

Sabrina也包括那个缠满绷带的人吗？

Peri他的伤势应该不重……大概是芙洛伦小姐特殊的治疗手段吧。

Sabrina不过，我还是不太明白。

Sabrina佩莉不是早就喊我们准备餐点了嘛，你早就知道我们要来送外卖吗？

（看到塞布丽娜和秋桦都在后座上坐好，佩莉也发动了车子。）

Peri算是吧……

Qiuhua你什么时候从纳美西丝那里学了预言？

Peri比起预言，这更应该被称为情报哦？

Sabrina你不是很久都没做过情报贩子了嘛。

Peri但是这次不一样，必须全力以赴才行呢。

Peri我先是联络了作为后勤的暗商，来稳定地给我们提供补给和资源。

Peri然后，开通了帕拉达嘉热线，并让其他的人形小队给需要的人类支援者们留下我们的通讯信号段，以便能够随时向我们求援。

Peri无论是食物和水，还是那些必要的枪支炮弹，甚至是敌人的情报，我都可以提供给大家哦。

Qiuhua……真是不得了的暗商啊。

（——嘀嘀嘀嘀。）

（说着，佩莉的通讯装置再次响了起来。）

Sabrina又是什么事情？

Qiuhua我这里可是还能再做五百份盒饭呢！

Peri不出意外的话，应该是来新单了。

（佩莉按下了接通键，在通讯对面发出声音前，抢先打了声招呼。）

Peri您好，这里是——帕拉达嘉急送热线！请问您有什么需要？

Adult's Responsibility I 大人的职责·Ⅰ

PeriHere you are, Commander. You've already read through the procurement plan, right?指挥官，您来了。采购规划您已经检查过了吧？

PeriSince I just took over this part of the Elmo's responsibilities... some guidance from you will be much appreciated. That way, I can do even better next time.因为我还是刚刚接手艾莫号这部分的工作……如果指挥官能指点我一下的话，下次我还会做的更好的。

CommanderThe plan itself is very well thought out. However, you'll need more concrete procedures when it comes to putting it in action. This is especially true for this section involving negotiating with the underground brokers.规划本身很完善，只是实际操作时，涉及到和黑市商人谈判这一方面，需要在细节上做一些备注。

CommanderHere in the contamination zones, brokers from all fields of trade have their unique quirks and negotiation styles. You've never worked with these ones you brought up in your plan before, have you?污染区中不同领域的暗商，其性格和谈判方式都很具备个人风格。这份规划里要接触的这批暗商，都是你之前没有合作过的吧？

PeriI knew I could count on you to pick up on my inadequacies immediately, Commander... Indeed, everyone on this list is a first-time business partner.不愧是指挥官，完全掌握住了我的不足呢……的确，这份名单上的对象都是初次交易。

PeriI chose them because, in comparison, their supply of the materials needed by the Elmo is the most stable and of the highest quality.我选择他们，是因为横向比较下，艾莫号缺失的物资，他们有最充足、质量最好的货源。

PeriWhile complaints about the price are a common sight among their customers, there are almost no complaints regarding their quality.虽然购买评价里，经常看到对价格的抱怨，但几乎看不到对质量的抱怨。

PeriTorque converters, drone ammunition, and vehicle bearings are all critical materials. My opinion is that quality should take priority over price, which is why I chose them~扭矩、无人机弹药和车辆轴承这些物资都十分关键，我判断，质量的优先级比价格要高，就选了他们~

PeriAs for price negotiations, even though I haven't dealt with them before, I do have some experience~至于价格谈判方面来说，我虽然没有接触过这批暗商，但我有经验哦~

CommanderI see. Your line of thought is indeed worth consideration, Peri. But when it comes to quality, it may not be a simple matter of checking reviews.原来如此，佩莉的想法确实很值得参考，不过，关于物品品质，或许并不能简单地从评价系统来确认。

PeriWhy is that, Commander? You mean my assessment is wrong?怎么了，指挥官？我的判断有问题吗？

CommanderNot wrong in the general sense... but precisely because these materials are so critical, if they are to fail, the buyer might be unable to complain about it in the first place.在普适性上没有问题……不过，正因为这些物资十分关键，所以一旦质量出现问题，购买者很可能将无法留下使用评价。

PeriUnable to complain about it...?无法留下使用评价……

PeriT-that's right! Say if they only found out that the munitions were expired when they tried to use them for an escape, it's most likely they're...对、对哦！比如在很危险的时候，需要使用无人机弹药脱险，这个时候弹药失效，那后果将是……

CommanderThat's why we usually investigate the long-term clients of these brokers before acquiring critical materials.所以通常在获取这类重要物资的时候，我们也会调查和它们有过合作的长期客户的情况。

CommanderA broker with a blank record is a broker unworthy of trust. Those with repeat customers are much more reliable.如果是履历完全空白的暗商是很难取得信赖的，有长期客户的就会更可信。

PeriThat should've been obvious... Why didn't I think of it...这本来应该是很容易想到的事才对……为什么，我……

PeriCommander, did I let you down...?指挥官，我是不是让您失望了……

CommanderIt's normal to overlook these kinds of details at first. I've suffered through similar mistakes too—the only difference is that I got lucky back then... all thanks to some thorough inspection beforehand.这种细节最开始关注不到是正常的。我以前也吃过类似的亏，不过当时比较走运……还是多亏了事前的检查与确认。

CommanderHumans make progress through mistakes. Dolls do, too.人犯错了才能进步，人形也是。

PeriHmm...嗯……

(Seeing Peri's disappointed expression, I can't help pinching her cheek.)（看着佩莉一脸失落的样子，我忍不住捏了捏她的脸。）

PeriCommander? I was absorbing all that you've said. W-why are you suddenly pinching my cheek...?指挥官？我在思考呢，怎么突然、突然捏我的脸……

PeriI haven't figured out a solution yet, let me work this out first...还没有想到解决办法，工作优先啦……

CommanderWhile the prices aren't the most affordable, the Elmo does have a few long-time suppliers with whom we've built trust over time. I'll have Mayling compile a list and send it to you.虽然价格不是最实惠的，但艾莫号有长期合作的、积累起一定信赖基础的供货商，之后我让美玲整理一下发给你。

CommanderIt's not that you must choose among them, but they can serve as great reference points. As for negotiations, we'll handle that together.虽然不是必须要从上面选择，但是在品质和评价方面可以作为对照的参考。至于谈判，我们一起去吧。

CommanderOf course, you have to be the lead negotiator—I'll be around, acting as a mascot and giving you moral support.当然主要还是佩莉来谈判，我只是在旁边作为吉祥物，给佩莉一些精神支持~

PeriYou're no mascot, Commander! If you're with me, there's no way I can fail. Just you wait and see, I won't let you down!指挥官才不是吉祥物啦！指挥官在身边的话，我就绝对不会失败，我不会让指挥官失望的！

Adult's Responsibility II 大人的职责·Ⅱ

PeriOh hey, Commander! What do you think of the revised plan?指挥官，您来了！修改后的规划还有问题吗？

PeriI managed to pick the brokers who are most likely to give us the best deals during negotiation after some in-depth research.经过详细的调研后，我筛选出了谈判时大概率能让我们获得更多收益的暗商哦。

CommanderIt's a day off today, you should set work aside and take a break. We can deal with the matter later—今天可是重要的休息日，不要满脑子都想着工作，歇一歇吧，这种事可以在之后——

PeriOnce I start something, I prefer getting it done ASAP. That's just my habit~事情开了头，就想快点做完啦！做完了再休息，是我的工作习惯哦~

PeriThat's also how Master Thompson operated back in Griffin. I want to become a dependable adult just like Master Thompson and you, Commander.汤姆森师父在格里芬时就是这么做的，我想成为和汤姆森师父，和您一样靠谱的大人。

PeriRight now, there are still areas I'm lacking in, so I need to work harder and make the most of my time!现在的我还有做不好的地方，所以就要更加努力，抓紧时间！

CommanderThat dedication is commendable, but even Dolls need to take a step back after operating around the clock for hundreds of hours.有这份认真的心意很好，但就算是人形，维持上百小时的高效运转也会需要暂时放慢步调的。

CommanderOne can't simply stay coiled up like a spring all the time. Give your mind more breathing room and try to reach a balance—that's how off days should be enjoyed.状态不要持续紧绷，让思考慢下来一些，进入平衡的状态，这样才是休息日的状态嘛。

PeriIf you say so... I'll give it a try then. I'll work hard to maintain a balance! Mmm, uhhh—指挥官这么推荐……那就试试，我会努力保持平衡的！嗯咕咕咕——

Commander...Stop, I didn't mean to balance your body literally. I mean for you to relax, got it?……不，我说的并不是要你做平衡操啦，是放松，放松。

CommanderHow about this? Let me help you practice.这样吧，我来帮佩莉练习好了。

PeriPractice? Practice what? Do you mean...练习？什么练习？难道说……

PeriWhenever I'm with you, Commander, I always feel... like a human.和指挥官在一起的时候，我总觉得……自己是个人类呢。

PeriPractice how to relax, huh? Hehe. That feels like something humans do with their special someone.练习放松什么的，嘿嘿嘿，总觉得是关系特殊的人之间才会做的事。

PeriBut since it's your request, I'll do it!但既然是指挥官的要求，我会试试的！

PeriSo, what do we do exactly, Commander?那么，指挥官，具体是要怎么做呢！

Commander...First, close your eyes.……那么，就先闭上眼睛吧。

PeriLiterally stop observing with my vision module, right...? Understood!是字面意义上关闭对外观察是吧……遵命！

(Peri takes a deep breath and closes her eyes. Her serious demeanor makes me chuckle.)（佩莉深吸一口气，闭上了眼睛。一本正经的模样，让我哑然失笑。）

PeriRelax, relax...放松放松放松……

(I take off Peri's hat, undo her braid, and tie her hair into a topknot ponytail.)（我拿下佩莉的帽子，看着她目前的辫子，伸手拆开给她编了一个冲天辫。）

Commander...No need to mutter. Close as many unnecessary processes as you can and focus on yourself. Maintain this state, don't open your eyes. If you feel itchy, that's normal—just keep your eyes closed.……不用默念哦，尽量关闭多余的进程，专注在自己身上，继续保持，别睁眼。感到痒是正常的，别睁眼哦。

(I snap a photo with my terminal, then restore her hair and replace her hat.)（我拿出终端，给她拍了张照片，然后再给她恢复原状，把帽子也戴了回去。）

CommanderAlright, you can open your eyes now.好了，睁眼吧。

PeriWhat did you just do, Commander?指挥官，您刚刚做了什么？

PeriEven though I turned off my vision module, I still felt like you did something...虽然我关闭了视觉系统，可是总觉得被指挥官做了什么……

PeriWhy are you smiling? And it's a different smile than usual too, as if...指挥官，您怎么一直在微笑，微笑的样子和平常也不大一样，就好像……

PeriAs if you're trying REAL hard to hold back a laugh! Commander?!好像在很努力地忍笑一样！指挥官？

CommanderPfft—hahaha.哈哈哈哈哈。

PeriWhat are you laughing about? Did I do something funny?指挥官，您到底在笑什么呀？是我做了好笑的事吗？

CommanderI took a funny photo. Let me send it to you.拍到了有趣的照片，我发给你看吧。

(I send the photo to Peri.)（我将照片发给了佩莉。）

PeriThis is... Me... Huh? Eh, ehhh—!!这个是，我……咦，咦咦咦——！！

PeriDo you like this hairstyle? I— No, wait, that's not the point!指挥官喜欢这样的发型吗，我——不对，不是这个问题！

PeriWe aren't even done with today's work yet! Commander! Come on!今天的工作还没完成呢！指挥官！真是的！

Adult's Responsibility III 大人的职责·Ⅲ

PeriWe must focus on work today, Commander. No more relaxing like before!指挥官，这次我们要好好工作，不能再像之前一样度过放松的时间了！

PeriAlthough messing around together is fun... but if we started doing something, we must follow through—that's what you taught me, and that's what we should adhere to.虽然和指挥官一起做莫名其妙的事情也很快乐……但工作要有始有终，这是您教过我的，我们要一起遵守。

PeriAnyway, based on prior experiences, I went through the contamination zone's client data and also verified the brokers' upstreams online to weed out potential liabilities.总之，基于之前几次的经验，这一次我准备了污染区方面的客户调研数据，也通过网络确认过了那些暗商的上游渠道，剔除了可能的威胁。

PeriThere really are some malicious players in there, and I've already removed them from the list.在供应商里居然真的有不少不怀好意的家伙呢，我已经将涉及的部分从列表内剔除——

PeriYou've seen what I sent you, right?发给您的内容，您应该已经看过了吧？

PeriCan you confirm?您能够确认吗？

PeriCommander?指挥官？

CommanderIt's good. With that, let's move on to negotiating with the selected brokers.确认了。这样一来，就准备和挑好的暗商开始谈判吧。

PeriJ-just like that? You're not saying that just to reassure me, are you?这、这样就可以了？指挥官不会为了安慰我，而敷衍我吧？

CommanderPeri, do you want me to analyze it all over for you, or go negotiate right now?佩莉是想要再听我分析一通，还是现在就和暗商谈判呢？

CommanderRemember, our job today is not done yet.今天的工作还没完成哦。

PeriI see.我明白啦。

(Peri dials Poludnitsa's numbers. After a short ringtone, the comm is patched through.)（佩莉主动拨打了佩妮泽的通讯代码，短暂的忙音后，对面很快接听了电话。）

(Peri glances at me and makes an "OK" sign.)（佩莉扭头看我一眼，向我比了一个“OK”的手势。）

PeriYes, Miss Poludnitsa. Regarding this batch of supplies for the Elmo, I'll be handling the negotiation.是的，佩妮泽女士，有关这批艾莫号物资的采购价格，本次由我来和您进行交涉。

PeriAh—you remember my name? That's truly an honor, coming from famous broker like you.啊——您作为远近闻名的大暗商，对我名字有印象，我感到很荣幸。

PeriRegarding the recent price quote, I believe there's more room for adjustment. Here's our compiled information for you to consider:关于近期交易的报价，我希望能再有一定的空间，以下是我方整理的信息供您参考：

PeriFirst, intel shows you ordered a batch of GH41 torque converters from the Green Zones three days ago, delivered in four jeep-sized containers. These came from the URNC's surplus production lines, so their price must be lower than retail.第一，情报显示，三天前您订购了一批来自绿区的GH41型号的扭矩，四个吉普车大小的货物，这批货物来自罗联内部的超额生产，价格应该会更低才对。

PeriSecond, as for drone ammunition, while it is in demand everywhere in the contamination zones, the factory that caused the shortage has already resumed production. Capacity should recover shortly.第二，关于无人机弹药方面，虽然污染区目前各地都是缺货状态，但造成本次短缺原因的停产工厂已经重新开始运作了，短时间后应该可以补上产能的不足。

PeriThird, though overstepping a bit, allow me to remind you that, according to our intel, chips provided by the new purification zone supplier are— Ah, yes, that's correct.第三，虽然逾越，但请允许我提醒您，根据我方的情报。最近那家净化区新供应商提供的芯片上——啊，是的，没错。

PeriIn short, we are a long-term customer of yours with stable demand. Based on these aforementioned points, I believe we can reach a mutually satisfying price.总之，我方是您的长期顾客，且需求稳定。基于上述的理由，我相信在价格上我们一定可以达成双方都能满意的结果。

CommanderThat was pretty smooth, Peri.佩莉做得不错啊。

(Peri makes a "shh" gesture at me.)（佩莉朝我做了一个“嘘”的手势。）

PeriW-what? The Elmo's other long-term suppliers all import from you? I-impossible! Relying on a single source of supply is an unhealthy business model! And...什、什么？艾莫号长期合作的其他暗商都从您这儿进货？怎么可能？这种依赖单一进货源的商业发展模式，非常不健康！而且……

PeriThe new players in the contamination zones are quoting even higher prices?! T-that's not in my intel...在污染区的新兴势力提的价格更高！？那，那种情报我怎么……

PeriNo, that makes no sense. P-prices aren't negotiated like this...不对，按照逻辑不该是这样，价格、价格不能这么谈……

CommanderPeri, give me the terminal.佩莉，把终端给我。

(Peri reluctantly hands it to me, looking full of self-reproach.)（佩莉闷闷不乐地将终端递给我，一脸自责。）

CommanderPoludnitsa, stop intimidating rookies like this. Peri's intel and judgment were on point—you know that very well. I was listening on the side, so don't try to swindle us. The price goes as Peri said.佩妮泽，不要欺负新人。佩莉的情报和判断都准确无误，你清楚的。我听着呢，别动不动就想着诈人一下。行了，价格就按佩莉说的办。

(After hanging the call, I pinch Peri's puffed cheeks.)（结束通讯后，我伸手捏了捏佩莉气鼓鼓的脸。）

CommanderAdults can be ugly at times. You just lack experience now—it'll get better.大人呢，有时候就是会比较坏。你现在是没经验，以后熟练了就好了。

PeriT-then I'll just have to become an adult even worse than you all! That way, you won't have to worry about me getting tricked again.我、我以后会成为比你们都坏的大人！这样指挥官就再也不用担心我被诈了。

CommanderAlright, I believe you.好，我相信你。

Adult's Responsibility IV 大人的职责·Ⅳ

PeriCommander, the supplies we ordered from Poludnitsa have arrived.指挥官，向佩妮泽订购的物资已经全部送到了。

PeriMayling and I counted them up—both quantity and quality are in line with expectations. We also saved 43.1% compared to the original projected expenses. Guess I was pretty useful after all?我和美玲都盘点过了，质量和数量都对得上。资金上也同比节省了43.1%，指挥官，我是不是帮上忙了？

CommanderThe fact that you can proudly proclaim such accomplishments in the first place definitely means you've played a big, helpful role in all this.你能这么自信地列出成绩，肯定帮上忙了。

(Truth be told, Peri's achievements in calculations and logistics are already impressive even by professional standards.)（坦白说，佩莉在计算和调度方面的成果，已经是极其专业的境界。）

PeriI-I... I already knew that—I just wanted to hear it directly from you.我、我……我知道呀，但是更想从指挥官这里听到答案。

PeriI was so happy after Mayling and I finished checking the goods, yet it's nowhere near when you guided me towards success like before. I have no idea why...和美玲对完账后，虽然很开心，但是远没有之前指挥官指导我做成事后开心。我也不知道为什么……

PeriI guess it's because, compared to others' comments or even objective data, your opinion matters the most to me, Commander!比起其他人的评价，客观的数据报表，指挥官的意见，更重要！

PeriI-I know that's not ideal! A competent broker needs to stay calm and rational. Letting emotions cloud my judgment and treating one person's words as the sole measure of value is very dangerous and unprofessional...我、我知道这样不好啦！能独当一面的暗商，更该保持冷静和理智。像这样被情绪冲昏头脑，把单一个体作为价值判断来源，是非常危险，也非常不专业的做法……

PeriAnd if anyone catches wind of this, it'd become my greatest weakness.而且，如果有人知道了这点，就是掌握了我的最大弱点。

PeriIf they threaten your safety to control me, then I'd have no idea how to respond... I would be completely at their mercy...对方拿指挥官的安全威胁我的话，我就完全不知道该怎么办了……会被人死死拿捏的……

PeriBut I really don't know what else I could do—you're the most important thing to me...可是，我也不知道怎么办才好。指挥官在我心中，就是最重要的啊……

PeriMore so than Sardis gold, more so than Collapse pieces, and definitely more so than the rarest of intel...比萨狄斯金重要，比坍塌晶体重要，比最珍贵的情报都要重要一万倍……

PeriI-I don't even know how to measure your importance. There's truly nothing comparable.我、我甚至不知道该拿什么去衡量指挥官的重要性，我找不到合适的参照。

PeriDoes spilling all this in front of you... kind of make me look immature, Commander?指挥官，我说这些……会不会显得很不成熟？

PeriEven though all I wanted is to show you my growth—and I have worked hard to achieve that—I'm still just a naive child inside.明明想要让您看到我的成长，也努力去做了，最后内心还是个长不大的小鬼。

PeriDo you think I can really become a capable and independent broker? A reliable adult in the face of adversity?我，真的能成为独当一面的暗商，面对困难时十分靠谱的大人吗？

(Peri's ultramarine eyes stare deeply at me, as if my answer is her only support.)（佩莉天蓝色的双眸深深地看着我，仿佛我的答案就是她最大的依靠。）

CommanderPeri, adults aren't always reliable either.佩莉，大人其实也不都是靠谱的哦。

CommanderThe world became the shithole it is now all thanks to those so-called "adults", so...这个世界变成如今这个样子，可都是拜了那些自称“大人”的家伙所赐呢，所以……

CommanderTo them, I'm but a child too.在他们眼里，我没准也只是个小孩子。

PeriNo way! You can't be a child. The Commander is... o-our most i-important...没有这回事！指挥官，指挥官才不是什么小孩子，指挥官是……我们最重要，最最重要的……

PeriWhy... hearing you say that makes me feel so bad... I never knew a Doll's heart could know such sorrow...为什么，听到指挥官这样说，就觉得好难受……人形的心脏，居然可以这么难受……

CommanderThank you, Peri. In truth, being an adult... is something that happens naturally the moment when others rely on you for protection. Just like what you're doing—working hard to help me and everyone on the Elmo—that already makes you an outstanding adult.谢谢，佩莉，其实所谓的大人……就是有了重要的其他人之后，为了守护他们自然而然就成为的。就好像现在的你，为了我和艾莫号的大家而努力，就已经是个出色的大人了。

CommanderBut for now, the only time you really need to act like an adult is when you're working as a broker.不过，你只需要在面对困难、做暗商的工作时，做独当一面的大人就行了。

CommanderDuring any other time, why does it matter if you let your inner naive child out?其他时候，就算当个幼稚的小孩，又有什么关系呢？

CommanderBesides, whether it's adult Peri or childish Peri, I like you either way. What I wish for the most is that, at least in front of me, Peri can be herself.更何况，不管是大人状态的佩莉，还是幼稚的佩莉，我都很喜欢。我也更希望，在我面前的佩莉，能够更自如地去成为自己。

PeriC-Commander...指、指挥官……

(Peri's eyes are glistening with tears.)（佩莉泪光闪闪地看着我。）

CommanderDid I say something wrong, Peri?我没说错话吧，佩莉？

(Peri suddenly throws herself into my arms.)（佩莉猛地扑到了我怀里。）

PeriNo, I was just thinking about how to transfer all your money into my account, heheh~!没有，我正在考虑，怎么把指挥官的钱全都转到我的账户里运营，哼哼~！

CommanderPlease don't do that. Don't learn the bad things when you become an adult!千万不要，好好的佩莉，怎么突然学坏了？

PeriJust kidding~ What I really want to say is... Thank you so much, Commander!开玩笑的啦。我想说，真的非常感谢您，指挥官！

PeriAs I thought, I love you most of all!果然，我最爱指挥官了！

Collection Overview 1 收藏展示1

PeriCommander, I just reviewed Elmo's financial situation, including all income sources and expenses this quarter. Seems like there's plenty of room for optimization.指挥官，我盘点了艾莫号本季度的财务收支情况，发现一些可优化事项。

PeriThere's a shortage of model GH41 torque converters, drone ammunition, and suspension bearings. In the past, these were bought in ad-hoc situations and ended up costing a premium.GH41型号的扭矩、无人机弹药和吉普车轴承都存在物资缺口，过去都是临时紧急购买，买贵了不少。

PeriI've drawn up a new procurement plan and have already sent you a request for funding. Please take a look, Commander.我做了采购规划，并向你发送了经费申请，指挥官，请您过目一下吧。

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Sorry to bother you...打扰了…

PeriThank you, Commander. I'll make sure this transaction goes through perfectly~谢谢，指挥官。这笔交易，将完美达成~

PeriThat's unfortunate. This transaction is crucial given the Elmo's circumstances... I guess I'll wait until you have time to talk about this in detail.伤脑筋，这次交易对艾莫号来说是很必要的……那我就先等指挥官空下来。

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

PeriLook, Commander! Doesn't this dish look super cool?指挥官，请看！这份料理的造型是不是很酷？

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。

PeriEh? You finished it all?咦？您都吃光了呀？

Very creative...很有创意……

Eye-opening...大开眼界……

CommanderThe presentation is definitely creative, and the taste is also great.看起来很有创意，吃起来也不错呢。

PeriReally? Does it taste good then?真的吗？那味道怎么样？

CommanderBoth delicious and good-looking.好吃又好看。

CommanderBeing able to make food that looks like this is eye-opening.把食物做成这种样子，还真是让人大开眼界。

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

PeriMmm... seems like I've overdone it.唔，好像有点努力过头了。

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。

PeriCommander, how does it taste?指挥官，味道怎么样？

It's edible.至少能吃。

Not in vain.佩莉的努力没有白费。

CommanderIt's okay, at least it's edible.没关系，至少能吃。

PeriI actually took a secret bite just before, and it tasted better than it looks!其实我刚才有偷偷尝过一点，味道比看起来要好一些呢！

CommanderI can feel your efforts and sentiments.佩莉的心意，我感受到了。

CommanderPeri's efforts were not in vain.佩莉的努力，并没有白费。

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

PeriCommander... I'm sorry... I wasted these perfectly fresh ingredients that were so hard to procure...指挥官……对不起……我浪费了好不容易才采购到的新鲜食材……

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。

PeriUgh... You actually finished it...唔呃呃……您居然真的吃下去了……

I won't waste food.我不会浪费的。

Even though I'm not hungry...虽然不太饿……

CommanderUh, don't worry. I won't let it go to waste.呃，放心，我不会让它浪费的。

PeriAhhh! Commander, a-are you alright?!唔啊啊啊！指挥官，您、您没事吧！

CommanderJust let me cook instead next time...下次还是让我来做吧……

CommanderEven though I'm not really hungry, since it's made by Peri...虽然我的确不是很饿，但既然是佩莉做的……

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。

Lobby Group Chat 1 休息室群聊1

PeriMiss Voymastina... is so tall.威玛西娜小姐……真的很高呢。

PeriBut she doesn't look so different from me... so what exactly makes her that tall?看起来好像也没什么和我不一样的地方嘛……到底是哪里让她这么高的呢？

PeriI wish I could be as tall as her...要是我也能这么高就好了……

PeriI really want to know how tall people see the world.好想知道高个子所看到的风景是什么样子啊。

VoymastinaHuff... Time for a break after this set.呼……做完这组，就休息一下吧。

PeriHmm... I'll use this sofa to make my wish come true.嗯……就用这个沙发来实现我的愿望。

PeriI might even be taller than Miss Voymastina if I stand on the sofa!站在沙发上的话，我说不定比威玛西娜小姐还要高呢！

PeriHeave-ho... I knew it! The air up high really is refreshing, mm-hmm!嘿咻……果然！高处的空气就是清新呀，嗯嗯！

VoymastinaHm?嗯？

PeriAah!呀啊！

VoymastinaI wanted to ask from the beginning... What exactly are you doing?从刚开始我就想问了……你到底在干什么？

PeriUhh... Well... Hehe... It's nothing.欸……那个……嘿嘿……没什么啦。

Difficulties of Height 高处的难题

PeriCommander, can you help me get the cocoa powder from the cupboard?指挥官，可以拜托您帮我拿一下放在橱柜里的可可粉吗？

You can't reach it?佩莉够不到吗？

Prepare a step stool nearby.在附近准备一个踏脚凳。

PeriYeah... I want to make some hot cocoa, but someone left the cocoa mix in the deepest corner of the cupboard...嗯……本来想尝试做热可可，结果不知道是谁把预拌粉放到橱柜最深处的角落了……

PeriIt was probably someone much taller who did it... Eh? D-don't get me wrong, I'm not blaming anyone!我猜大概是个子比较高的人放的吧……咦？别、别误会，我并不是在埋怨别人！

PeriI'm just lamenting the fact that despite having grown up mentally, there are things I still can't do... Ahaha...只是想稍微感慨下，光是内心在成长，也还是有做不到的事情啊……哈哈……

PeriGreat idea! Why didn't I think of that before?好主意诶！我之前怎么没有想到呢？

PeriRight, even with a petite body, you can make up by using external tools...对了，就算是只有小小的身体，也可以通过外部条件来弥补……

PeriHmm... I like that thought process... Speaking of which, do you think I should consider getting some exoskeletons...?嗯嗯……这个思路很不错……说起来，之后要不要考虑安装一下外骨骼设备呢……

Repaid Trust 信任回应

PeriCommander, have you seen the results of the latest simulation? I got first place!指挥官，您看过这次的模拟作战成绩了吗？佩莉得了第一名哦！

You're as excellent as before.佩莉果然像以前一样优秀。

You've become stronger than before.佩莉变得比以前更强了。

PeriB-before? You think I was already excellent before?以……以前？您觉得我以前就是很优秀的人吗？

PeriSorry, I... I-I-I-I'm so happy I don't even know how to respond to your trust...抱歉，我……我我我我……我有点太开心了……不知道该怎么回应您的这份信任才好……

PeriA-anyway, I'll go to training again now! Please look forward to my future perfect performance that will surely impress you... okay?总、总之我要立刻去开始训练了！请您期待我今后让您大吃一惊的完美表现……吧！

PeriHehe... Receiving such a straightforward compliment from you is making me feel a little shy...嘿嘿……突然被您这么直白地夸奖，我都有点不好意思了……

PeriBut being acknowledged proves that all these years of hard work have truly been worth it!不过能被您认可，就证明这么多年以来的辛苦，果然都是值得的！

PeriI'll go prepare for the next simulation battle now. At that time... could I invite you over to watch?我要马上去为下次的模拟作战做准备了，到时候……可以请您过来观战吗？

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

PeriI don't get angry often at all, and everyone says that I'm really mild-mannered. I don't know if that's exactly why, but I have a lot of friends.我几乎不太会生气，大家都说我脾气很好呢，不知道是不是这个原因，我的朋友很多哦。

PeriMe? I'm looking at our recent purchase records. We won't be falling into a disadvantage that way while I'm here. Please rest assured.我吗？我在看最近的采购记录呢，有我在，我们绝不会在这方面吃亏的，请您放心。

Price Reduction 采购压价

PeriThere weren't that many pharmaceuticals in the shopping list.采购记录里药品的数量不多。

PeriYou can add more during the next purchase order.下一批采购的时候可以多加入一些药品。

PeriLet me handle dealing with the underground brokers.和暗商沟通可以交给我。

PeriYou won't lose out. I guarantee it.不会让指挥官吃亏的。

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

PeriI carefully calculated the costs for the party decorations.这次派对的装饰品，我有好好计算过价格。

PeriWith me around, you'll never overpay for anything!只要有我在，指挥官就一定不会花冤枉钱！

PeriHehe~ aren't I useful, Commander?嘿嘿～我很有用吧，指挥官。

Dorm Dialogue 2 宿舍对话2

PeriI know a few underground brokers that have those out-of-production top-notch products~我认识几个有绝版尖货的暗商~

PeriAnything that the Commander likes, even if it is the rarest item in the Yellow Zones, I can find it.只要是指挥官喜欢的东西，就算是黄区最稀有的孤品，我也能弄到手哦。

PeriDon't be fooled by my stature, Mayling. Rely on my information network as much as you want!美玲可不要被我的体型迷惑了，多多依赖我的情报网吧！

Dorm Dialogue 3 宿舍对话3

PeriSince the new furniture is here, let's recycle these old ones; maybe they can fetch a good price~既然新家具来了，那把这些旧家具回收掉，或许还能卖个好价钱~

PeriIf the Commander knows how competent I am, will I be seen in a different light?指挥官如果知道我这么能干，会不会对我刮目相看呢？

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1A newly-emerged underground broker that's small in stature and big in ambition, formerly known as Gr MP5. When Griffin's reorganization began, she did as her master Thompson did, leaving to see the outside world and improve herself with the goal of becoming "cool" like her master. She initially found employment at a trading company and changed her name to Peri for the sake of communication. Her peaceful employed life would not last long as Thompson went missing in the Yellow Zone. With her efforts in locating Thompson unsuccessful, she began to entertain the idea of developing further into the Yellow Zone. By coincidence, the company was expanding into dealings with Yellow Zone brokers, and with Peri's endless insistence, she was chosen as a liaison due to her "lack of conflicts of interest". Thus, she conducted business with the brokers while doing her best to dig up intelligence about her master. After the Agreement's terms loosened, Peri decided to leave her post at the company and return to her esteemed Commander's side. After experiencing the Yellow Zone's trials and tribulations, she has become a broker in her own right using the Elmo as a platform with the help of the connections she has developed in the past. Her sunny disposition and straightforward way of doing things has won her the trust of many cooperators and clients in the Yellow Zone, allowing her to establish an intelligence network. Peri is not as hung up on the inconveniences caused by her small stature as before. When she encounters those who would belittle her for her size, Peri displays her abilities and rebukes them seriously: "Even someone tiny can be a 'cool' and reliable Doll, okay?"曾用代号MP5，体型娇小但有大志向的新晋暗商。格里芬解体重组时，她与师父汤姆森做出了同样的选择，自寻出路去外界闯荡历练，希望能成长为像师父一样“帅气”的人形。 最初的MP5就职于一家贸易公司，为便于日常沟通改名为佩莉。小职员佩莉的平静生活并未持续太久，师父汤姆森在黄区失联，佩莉四处打探师父的下落无果，萌生了去黄区深入发展的念头。恰巧，贸易公司正在发展与黄区暗商们的地下业务，在佩莉锲而不舍的努力下，公司高层终于选定“与各方没有利益牵绊”的人形佩莉作为对接人。从此，佩莉一边与暗商们对接着生意，一边努力打听着有关师父汤姆森的情报。 协议松动后，佩莉决定从贸易公司离职，回到最崇拜的指挥官身边。现在的佩莉已在黄区风沙的打磨下成长起来，她凭借过去在黄区积累下的人脉，以艾莫号为平台，转型为独当一面的暗商。她的开朗乐观和真挚也让她赢得了黄区友商与客户的信赖，建立起属于自己的情报网络。 相较从前，佩莉已经不再纠结于体型矮小的不便。当遇到因体型而轻视自己的人们，佩莉会展示出自己的能力，并认真地反驳：“即便是小个子，也可以是‘很酷’的靠谱人形哦！”

Record 2The vendors at the stalls peddle their wares with enthusiasm. "Please, have a look at these next-gen memory sticks that we just got in! I guarantee the number of places with this quality in the Yellow Zone can be counted on one hand! We've got a sales event going on, too!" The Dolls from the Elmo, currently on shopping, stop in their tracks. The deals on display are simply irresistible. "How much do these go for?" "Vepley has her performance pay! Here, is this en—" Peri stops Vepley in a timely manner. "Vepley, any money brought out into the sunlight in the Yellow Zone will melt in an instant!" "Eh?! Vepley doesn't want her money melting—" Peri nods, satisfied. She takes the memory stick into her hand, inspecting it briefly before turning to the vendor. "Sir, which company manufactured these next-gen memory sticks? I don't seem to recall any next-gen models that weigh this much. However, there do happen to be a few models of regular memory sticks of this exact mass. Hm...? Actually, are these model stickers even legit? I think I can make out a few letters..." The vendor flies into a rage, only putting down the weapon by his hands after a brief look over the T-Dolls' equipment. "P-piss off if you're not buying! I don't want to hear this! Go away, I'm not selling you a thing!" "Ehhh? What does that mean? Can you not sell Vepley the memory sticks—" "Come on, Vepley. Phew, thank goodness I was here today..." Putting her hands on her hips, Peri smiles confidently. "Leave the haggling and quality control to me!"集市上，小摊贩卖力地兜售着货品。 “客人，客人看看这些次世代内存条，最近新来的货，我敢打包票，整个黄区，这成色都屈指可数，现在搞活动，价格也优惠！” 外出采购的艾莫号人形们停下了脚步，没有人形能抵抗价格公道的次世代内存条。 “先生，这个怎么卖呀？” “维普蕾有自己的演出奖金！您看这些钱够——” 佩莉及时阻止了维普蕾的动作：“维普蕾，在黄区集市上见过太阳的钱都会飞走哦！” “哎？！维普蕾不要钱飞走——” 佩莉满意地点点头，拿起“次世代内存条”观察了片刻，转向那位摊贩。 “这位先生，这是哪个公司生产的次世代内存条呢？在我知道的品牌里，好像没有这个重量的次世代型号。对了，倒是有几家普通内存条正好是这个重量。咦……？这样说起来，这上面的型号贴纸是原版的吗？好像有几个字母……” 小摊贩暴跳如雷，扫了一眼战术人形们的装备，才不甘不愿地放下身边顺手握住的武器：“不、不买就滚！用不着你多嘴！走走走，老子不做你们生意！” “咦咦咦？什么意思？先生不能把内存条卖给维普蕾了吗——” “维普蕾，走吧。呼，多亏了今天有我在……” 佩莉叉着腰，充满自信地笑了：“砍价打假，就都交给我佩莉吧！”

Record 3Even if one is no longer troubled by a height that's not "cool" enough, the disadvantages of being small are still readily apparent. "Just one more centimeter... come on, Peri..." Peri stands on her tippy toes, trying to stack one last crate onto a pile. Her frame has been pushed to its limits, but it still falls short at the final stretch. "Huff... huff..." Eventually she gives up, placing the crate back on the ground. "Shame, I thought I could've reached that with a little bit of effort... But that's a new record for how high I can reach, right? I should note that down and not bother with anything higher than that next time. It's not like I have no other options—" Peri issues a certain command, and the deep sound of heavy machinery begins to fill the area. "Peri's custom-made XXL handling robot, off you go!" Even if her frame's traits can't be changed, problems can still be overcome with effort and ingenuity. Small and powerful aren't mutually exclusive.即便早已不再为“不够酷”的身高体型而烦恼，娇小所带来的不便也不会消失。 “还差1厘米……加油啊佩莉……” 佩莉努力地踮起脚尖，试图堆叠上最后一个运输箱。 素体机能已经开发到了极限水平，尽管如此，最后的任务却总是差一点点。 “呼……呼……” 佩莉终于选择了放弃，将运输箱放回地上。 “可惜，本来以为努力一下可以够到的……” “不过，刷新了摸高记录，这已经到极限了吧？记录一下好了，以后高于这个高度就别白费力气了。” “毕竟，我也不是没有别的办法——” 佩莉发出了某个指令，周边响起某种大型机械运动的沉重声响。 “佩莉定制化采购的高大搬运机器人1号，开始工作吧！” 即便无法改变素体的型号特征，凭借后天的努力也能解决问题。 娇小，同样也可以意味着“强大”。

Record 4"Springfield, I brought the coffee beans you wanted! Come have a look!" Previously, when Peri established a cooperative relationship with the Zucchero, she opened a pipeline of coffee beans especially for them. She would come deliver the goods herself if it was convenient, too. Springfield greets Peri with the usual gentle smile on her face. "Ah... Hmm? This doesn't seem to be what we ordered." Peri descends from her vehicle, inspecting the first crate that Springfield opened. "Ah, I forgot. In here is some 'super cool' stuff I got from the other brokers. I picked it up on the way here. Your stuff's on the other side... You might as well come and have a look at these little treasures of mine, Springfield!" Peri shows off the items in her possession with unrestrained excitement. "You only need a few little bits and bobs to become cool—like this limited edition superhero figure! Or the very mask worn by the Phantom of the Opera! These designer sunglasses! And this western cowboy cape, too! I make a pretty awesome wrangler, don't I?" She drapes the cape over her shoulders as she speaks, the corner of the fabric touching the ground. Springfield smiles and comments. "Certainly an interesting idea, but... isn't it a little too long? Should I trim the ends for you?" Peri thinks about it for a moment, shaking her head. "No, not just yet... If it's too short, I won't be able to give it to the person who's the coolest in my heart..."“春田，我来送咖啡豆啦，预定的品种全都收集齐了，请开箱验收吧！” 曾经，在佩莉与方糖咖啡馆建立合作关系后，为方糖咖啡馆打通了一条专用的咖啡豆运输线，顺路的时候，佩莉也会亲自送货上门。 春田迎接了佩莉，笑容一如既往地温柔。 “好……咦？这好像不是我们订购的货品？” 佩莉跳下运输车，看了看春田打开的第一箱货物：“抱歉，忘了说，这一箱是我向其他暗商订购的‘超酷’收藏，顺路取了货就放在车上了。咖啡馆的货物码在另一侧……” “正好，春田也一起来看看我这些‘新欢’嘛！” 佩莉兴高采烈地逐一展示起运输箱里的宝贝们。 “帅气人形必备小物，只需几件，轻松打造酷人形——超级英雄的限量雕像！剧院魅影同款面具！设计款墨镜！还有这个西部牛仔披风，我穿着像不像厉害的牛仔？” 佩莉说着将长长的披风裹在身上，衣角垂落在地。 春田笑着评价：“很有趣，不过……这件披风是不是有点长？需要我帮忙改短一些吗？” 佩莉想了想，摇摇头：“不，还是再等等吧……要是改得太短了，就不能送给重要的人了，在我心里最酷的人……”

Record 5There was a time when some almost imperceptible hallucinations lingered in Peri's neural cloud after starting up from sleep mode. She had checked her memory data and was absolutely sure that there was no chance those things occurred in reality. Humans occasionally refer to similar hallucinations as "dreams", and perhaps those were the equivalent for Dolls. All of those "dreams" had some exceedingly realistic segments, as if they were replicating some faraway past. Like her master Thompson, teaching her about enhancements on a warm, sunny afternoon. The shade of swaying trees outside, the warm mottled sun on her teacher, adding a touch of warmth to the bombastic sight. Like the Commander's hand extended to her, with a little cake in its palm, just for her! Peri always reached out with her hand in vain, attempting to grasp those pleasant phantoms. But the very next second, there would only be the sight of her company lodging's ceiling before her. No Thompson, no Commander. "Master, Commander, just where are you..." Peri stares into her empty palm. After the Commander left without a sound one day, Thompson vanished into thin air too, without any notice or warning. Peri's messages would not be responded to again. Just where could they be? Both in her "dreams" and in reality, she pores over the maps again and again, asking friend and stranger alike for any possible intel. She tried to chase after Thompson and the Commander's shadows, cursing her body's short legs, only to suddenly wake from her terrible nightmares in her plain room. "It's alright, no need to be in such a rush. At least I can get by on my own now." Peri said to herself. "Don't worry, if I keep trying and become stronger, I'll catch up to them one day." Peri said to herself.曾经有一阵子，休眠后重启的时候，佩莉的心智中偶尔会留下一些虚无缥缈的幻象。她确认过记忆数据，那些幻象在现实中的当下绝无可能发生。人类有时将类似的幻觉称之为“梦境”，或许那些幻象是人形的“梦境”。 所有的“梦境”，总是有着过分真实的情景，像是复制自久远的过去。 像是阳光和暖的午后，汤姆森师父在教导她关于强化的事。窗外树影摇曳，暖色的光斑落在师父身上，给那份张扬平添了几分温和。 像是指挥官向着自己伸出的手，小小的蛋糕放在指挥官的手心里，那是给她的！ 那些时候，佩莉总是徒劳地伸出手去，想要抓住这些暖色调的幻象。只是下一秒，掌心所对之处就只剩下公司宿舍平平无奇的天花板。 没有汤姆森师父，也没有指挥官。 “师父，指挥官，你们都在哪里呢……”佩莉注视着空空的掌心。 在指挥官悄然离开之后的某一天，没有任何预警与缓冲的某一天，汤姆森师父也消失了踪迹，佩莉发出的邮件再也没有回复。 究竟会在哪里呢？ 在无数个“幻梦”与真实中，佩莉曾一遍遍地查看过地图，也向每一位故友或陌生人询问可能的情报。 她也尝试过追着汤姆森师父和指挥官的背影奔跑，恨自己的素体只有短短的双腿，终于自梦魇中惊醒，面前依然只有简单的房间摆设。 “没关系的，不能心急，至少我现在已经能独立生存下来了。” 佩莉告诉自己。 “别灰心，只要一直努力，只要变得强大，总有一天，我会追上他们。” 佩莉告诉自己。

Record 6Peri's dorm is filled with all sorts of her treasured ornaments and decorations, all "cool" objects she asked her broker friends to acquire for her. While on holiday, Peri would invite me to her dorm to chat and view her collection. "I must say, your definition of 'cool' sure changes a lot..." I stare at the haphazard assortment of knicknacks, sighing. Peri ponders the subject. "Changes... a lot? Maybe that's what it looks like on the surface, since 'cool' things don't necessarily share traits of appearance... But I like anything that represents the ability to protect everyone, Commander! To me, being 'cool' means being able to easily protect others! ...Ah, please do try to put them back where they were, Commander. I sort them by category." The items before me are dazzling in their variety—from hats and gloves to small weapons. Arranged in no apparent order, I struggle to discern any categories. "What category does this go in?" Peri squeezes in front of me to inspect the item from the same angle. "This one's obvious. It goes in the superhero and protagonist merch category! Master Thompson would like these too! And... and... aww, I forgot to hide it..." "What?" "The gift that I forgot to package... that I just got delivered earlier today... that I prepared for you..." Peri mutters under her breath. "...There goes my surprise for the Commander. What a shame."佩莉的休息室里有很多珍藏摆件和饰品，据佩莉所说，都是她委托暗商朋友们为她搜罗来的“最酷”单品。休假的时候，佩莉会邀请我去她的休息室聊天，顺便参观她的收藏。 “不过，佩莉对‘酷’的定义还真是多变啊……” 我把玩着那些摆在一起但毫不相干的小玩意，忍不住感叹。 佩莉思考着：“多变……吗？表面上看起来或许是这样，毕竟‘酷’的东西外观上也未必有共同点……不过，指挥官，我喜欢的都是能够保护大家的象征之物哦！对我来说，实力强大、能够游刃有余地保护好大家就是‘酷’啦！” “啊，指挥官，请尽量将摆件放回原位哦，我是按分类布置它们的。” 面前物件琳琅满目，从帽子手套到小型武器应有尽有，错落陈列着，我实在看不明白什么分类。 “这是按照什么分类的？” 佩莉挤到我面前，与我保持同样的角度看着这些物件。 “这很明显呀。超级英雄和大主角周边类型！汤姆森师父会喜欢的同款类型！还有……还有……哎呀，忘了藏起来……” “什么？” “还有为您准备的……今天早上刚收到的……没来得及包装的礼物类型……” 佩莉小声说着：“……没办法给指挥官惊喜了，真可惜。”

Record 7By my observations, Peri has been a little weird today. As I searched for an old file on the ops room's shelves, Peri leaped up, grabbing it and enthusiastically thrusting it into my hand. She stood guard by me as I took in some scenery on the drone platform, "accidentally" shooting down a drone that nearly hit me. It is now lunchtime. A meal has been delivered to my table, and Peri has my cutlery in her hands. Judging by the way she holds them, she doesn't plan to use them herself. "Open your mouth, Commander—" I knew something was off. "Peri, do you not have any missions today?" I ask her. She smiles innocently. "I finished everything yesterday. Isn't taking care of the Commander an important mission, anyway?" "Ah, well, sometimes... too much external care is a little troubling. Please give me these, Peri." "Oh? 'Too much external care is troubling'. So you do understand that, Commander." Saying such, Peri hands the cutlery over without further fuss. "...Peri, are you angry?" Peri hurriedly shakes her head, obviously nervous. "N-not at all! Why would I be angry at the Commander? It's just, I feel like you've been treating me like a little kid again, Commander, so I'm a little miffed." "I'm feeling a bit coddled... just a little bit." "Commander, I'm a super cool mature Doll that's going to protect you. If danger appears, please don't try to turn around and protect me. Believe me. I'm going to perfectly handle everything that's a threat to you, just like the other strong Dolls."据我观察，今天的佩莉有些反常。 我在指挥室找架子上的旧档案，佩莉跳起来帮我拿，又热情地塞到我的手中。 我在无人机平台看风景，佩莉站在我身边四处警戒，并“不小心”击落了一两架差点撞到我的无人机。 现在，已经到了午餐时间。餐点已经送到了我的办公桌上，佩莉也已经拿起了我的餐具。根据她手中餐具的朝向判断，那应该不是给她自己用的。 “指挥官，请您张嘴——” 果然，我就知道哪里不对劲。 “佩莉，你今天没有什么任务吗？”我问佩莉。 佩莉无辜地微笑：“我昨天完成了近期的所有工作，而且，照顾指挥官不是重要的工作吗？” “呃，有的时候……过度照料会让人不自在吧。佩莉，把餐具给我。” “哦——过度照料会让人不自在，原来您知道呢。” 佩莉从善如流地将餐具归还给我。 “……佩莉，在生什么气吗？” 佩莉紧张得连连摇头：“没、没有！我怎么会对指挥官生气呢？只是最近，感觉指挥官又把我当小孩子对待了，所以有一点点别扭而已。” “只有一点点……我感觉被您‘过度照顾’了哦。” “指挥官，我可是要保护您的酷酷成熟人形，遇到危险的时候，请千万不要反过来保护我。” “相信我。我会像所有强大的人形那样，完美地解决掉威胁您安全的一切。”

Record 8"Commander, recently I've been feeling that being tiny's not all bad. It's hard to work on anything high up, my field of view's pretty narrow, and I'm often underestimated, but these are all things I can remedy with my abilities. Ever since I realized that, I've been working to overcome my weaknesses. I don't mind those problems that come with my size anymore. Instead, Commander, I've found some positive things in being small!" Peri said as much once when we were alone together. I agreed with her. "That's true. With matters like reconnaissance, physically smaller Dolls have an advantage. In addition, there's agility, being a small target, energy efficiency..." "And!" Peri smiled mischievously, suddenly clambering into my lap, looking up at me with glimmering eyes. "Because I'm small, I can feel your heartbeat and warmth like this when you hug me! ...Commander, this is when Peri is happiest." Peri placed her hand on my arm, slowly swaying with delight. "Ah..." Peri's expression suddenly became grave as if a sudden thought had hit her. The expression hardly commands any respect, instead becoming very innocent, to the point of being cute. "I think humans hold their children in a similar way. The position might be the same, but I'm not a little kid now. I'm more than old enough mentally. "So... Commander, you'd better keep treating me like an adult."“指挥官，我最近觉得，小小的也不全是坏事呢。” “虽然很难操作高处的东西，视野也偏低，容易被小看，但这些都是可以凭本事克服的。自从意识到这一点后，我一直在努力习得克服缺陷的能力，现在的我其实已经不那么在意这种体型带来的困扰了。” “比起那些，指挥官，我发现了小小体型带来的好事情哦！” 某个独处之时，佩莉这样笑着说。 我认同佩莉的说法：“确实，在一些侦查项目上，小体型的人形会更有优势。此外还有敏捷、目标小、低能耗等……” “还有哦！” 佩莉露出狡黠的笑容，忽然钻到我怀里，眼睛亮亮地仰头看着我。 “小小的才可以像这样被您环抱着，感受您的体温和心跳！” “指挥官，现在是佩莉最幸福的时刻哦。” 佩莉的手搭在我的胳膊上，快乐地轻晃着。 “啊……” 像是忽然想起什么，佩莉的表情严肃起来。这种严肃在她身上并不显得威严，反而仍然有种缺乏杀伤力的可爱。 “好像人类抱小孩子也是类似的姿势。” “虽然姿势相同，我可不是小孩子了，我的心理年龄已经足够成熟。” “所以……指挥官，要继续把我当大人看待哦。”

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