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Phaetusa

翡图萨

30 chapters · 750 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Season of White and Black 1 白与黑的季节1

PhaetusaAre you busy, Commander?指挥官，您在忙吗？

(Phaetusa's voice pulls my mind off the mountain of paperwork stacked on my desk.)（翡图萨的声音把我的思绪从繁重的工作中牵了出来。）

CommanderNo, not really.没有。

(With that answer, the door to the ops room slides open as Phaetusa glides in.)（得到我的回答，指挥室的滑门打开，翡图萨步伐轻盈地走了进来。）

CommanderWhat's the matter? Is the new storage module not working properly?怎么了？是新安装的存储模块不好用吗？

CommanderI can ask Mayling if she's free to—我可以让美玲帮你们重新设计一下……

PhaetusaNo, no, no, it's working great! Now Nyxie and I each get our own separate storage space. Not that I minded sharing with her before, but... it's something she's always wanted.没有没有，新的存储模块很好，这样我和小黑都有独立的存储空间了，虽然我是不介意共享啦……但这一直是她期望的。

PhaetusaCommander, you're super thoughtful!指挥官，真的很细心！

CommanderEven if you praise me like that... Are you sure Sweeper likes this addition? I thought she didn't seem very impressed this morning.细心什么的……清道夫真的喜欢这个改动吗？感觉上午，她好像没什么反应。

PhaetusaYes! She absolutely LOVES it!真的——喜欢，绝对喜欢！

PhaetusaI can 100% tell.我看得出来啦。

CommanderMusic to my ears, then.那就好。

(I let out a sigh of relief.)（我松了一口气。）

(My reaction draws a giggle from Phaetusa.)（翡图萨看着我咯咯笑了一下。）

PhaetusaYou really care about what Nyxie thinks, huh, Commander?指挥官，真的很紧张小黑的看法呢。

CommanderWell... she's not as forthcoming as you after all. I can't even tell whether she's in a good or a bad mood half of the time, much less what she's thinking—毕竟……她不像翡图萨那样直白，有时候我不知道她究竟有什么想法，心情是好是坏——

(Suddenly, something dawns on me.)（说到这里，我突然意识到一个问题。）

CommanderPhaetusa, where is Sweeper?翡图萨，清道夫不在吗？

PhaetusaLooks like you finally noticed, Commander.终于发现了吗指挥官？

CommanderShe'd have jumped in by now if she were here.如果在的话，这时候也该跳出来说话了。

CommanderWhat happened?发生了什么？

PhaetusaThat's the reason I'm here, I suppose... Nyxie and I got into an argument... She's... holed up in the dorm room's private server right now and refusing to come out...算是我来找您的原因吧……指挥官，我和小黑吵架了，小黑她……现在待在宿舍的私人服务器里不肯出来……

CommanderWith how often you two argue, I thought you'd be pros at making up by now.据我所知，你们平常就小吵不断，应该很熟悉吵架和好的流程了。

CommanderBut since you're here... I take it I'm involved somehow, and that it's pretty serious.这次来找我……是和我有关，并且很严重？

Phaetusa(Sigh) Nothing really gets past you...唉，什么也瞒不过指挥官呀……

(Phaetusa's smile takes on a slightly helpless look.)（翡图萨的笑容变得有些无奈。）

PhaetusaNyxie actually likes the separate storage space, yet she insists on pretending she doesn't. I said that it's really disingenuous of her to pretend she didn't care about the Commander's gift. Before I knew it, we were arguing...其实小黑也很喜欢独立的存储空间，但她就是表现出不喜欢的样子，我觉得小黑对指挥官的心意太不坦诚了，你一句我一句，话赶话就吵起来了……

CommanderMaybe she really just dislikes it?可能她真的不喜欢？

PhaetusaNo way. She absolutely likes it! I can tell—she complained about sharing storage space with me before, so there's no reason for her to dislike this.不可能，绝对喜欢！我能感受得到，而且之前她也跟我抱怨过存储空间共享的问题，所以绝对是喜欢的。

PhaetusaAnd honestly, I'm getting tired of arguing over petty squabbles like this...说实在，我已经厌倦为这种事吵来吵去了……

CommanderSo you came to me to work out a solution?你是来找我商量解决办法的吗？

PhaetusaActually... I already have one. I just need your cooperation.其实……我已经有了一个解决办法了，需要指挥官配合。

CommanderGo on.什么办法？

PhaetusaLet's fight, the two of us.来吵架吧，指挥官。

Commander...What?啊？

(My thoughts lapse as Phaetusa points at herself, then at me.)（我没有反应过来，看着翡图萨指了指自己，又指了指我。）

PhaetusaAlthough Nyxie always has something about you to whine about, she actually tends to agree with you deep down—she even knows she's nitpicking just for the sake of it. So, if I suddenly become a "yes-woman" and agree with all her "slander" just to make her feel good, she'll probably get super grumpy and upset after a while.小黑虽然嘴上说着指挥官这不好那不好的，但心里是很认同指挥官的，她也知道自己只是在强行挑刺，如果这个时候，我完全认同她的话，短时间内可能还好，时间一长她绝对会不开心。

PhaetusaBecause deep down, she wants to be the one to support and defend you, Commander.因为她真正的本心，一定是维护指挥官。

PhaetusaWhich means, we'll finally get to hear what she really thinks~那么，我们就能听听她的心里话啦~

CommanderThe classic "only I can trash talk my partner," huh?典型的我自己的人只有我能骂，别人不能骂是吗？

PhaetusaHehe, you're quick to pick up on things, Commander.嘿嘿，指挥官总结得很到位。

CommanderBut what if her real thoughts are exactly what she usually says?但是，万一她的心里话就是跟她平常说的一样呢？

PhaetusaNo way! Nope! That's impossible!绝对！绝——对——不可能！

PhaetusaWhile our neural clouds are independent, the dataflow sometimes overlaps, and I can sense familiar signals from her...我们的心智是独立的，但偶尔也会有数据相通的时刻，我能感受到一些熟悉的信号……

Commander...I reserve my judgment.……我对此保留意见。

CommanderBut since you said it's affecting you too, let's proceed with your suggestion first.不过，既然你觉得这件事的确影响到你了，就先按翡图萨说的试试看吧。

PhaetusaHehe, you're the best, Commander!嘿嘿，指挥官最好了！

Season of White and Black 2 白与黑的季节2

CommanderIt's been a hot minute since our agreed-upon meetup time and Phaetusa's nowhere to be seen... Did something happen?已经到了约定碰头的时间了，翡图萨怎么还不来，遇到麻烦了吗……

???On the contrary! Everything's going according to plan!相反！计划进展相当顺利哦……

(I look around and fail to catch sight of her, then let out a sigh.)（我环视了一下四周，没有找到翡图萨的身影，随即叹了一口气。）

CommanderPhaetusa...翡图萨……

PhaetusaHaha, down here, Commander!哈哈，指挥官往下看！

(I glance down to see the Dinergate that was resting by its charging station now spinning in circles with its signal light flickering.)（我看向椅子旁边，原本正在充电台上休眠的兵蚁在原地打着圈圈，信号灯闪个不停。）

CommanderWhy are you—你怎么……

PhaetusaNyxie finally decided to hop out of the server. She'd figure out we're in cahoots if I visit you using our Doll body.小黑已经从服务器里出来了，如果还用素体来找您，不就被她发现了嘛。

CommanderSo she's out now... Did you two make up?出来了……你们和好了吗？

PhaetusaSort of?算是吧。

PhaetusaShe probably saw our "falling out" this morning. When I got back to the dorm, she—今天早上我们假装吵架估计被她看到了，回到宿舍后呀，她就——

(...)（……）

PhaetusaGrrrr—I'm seething! It's the first time since forever that I've found the Commander to be this un-cute!气人——真是太气人了！相处这么久了第一次觉得指挥官实在太不可爱了！

Sweeper...……

PhaetusaHe gave up on a 5% profit just like that! That was a LOT of money! He didn't even ask for our opinion first before agreeing!居然让利5%，拜托，那可是很大一笔钱诶！指挥官连商量都不和我们商量一下，就答应了。

PhaetusaI-I'm actually shaking!我、我真的有点生气了！

Sweeper...That's odd.……奇怪。

PhaetusaW-what's odd?什、什么奇怪？

SweeperI don't know, maybe the whole "Miss Commander-Can-Do-No-Wrong" suddenly disagreeing with him part?你这个“指挥官全肯定BOT”，居然也会有反对指挥官的时候？

PhaetusaWhat kind of nickname even is that... A-also, it's not like I agree with him ALL the time? I've certainly criticized him when it was warranted...什么奇奇怪怪的称呼……我、我也没有指挥官全肯定吧？有不对的我也会指出啊……

SweeperCriticized? You mean like that time when he almost downed a full bottle of disinfectant thinking it was a drink, and you were on the side going, "Aww~ The Commander's so cute and funny"?指出？你是指之前那家伙错把消毒剂当饮料差点喝下去的时候，还在一旁说“呀~指挥官好呆好可爱哦”吗？

Phaetusa...I mean, he IS cute and funny?……我说的也没错吧。

(Phaetusa mutters.)（翡图萨小小声地嘀咕着。）

SweeperEither way, you're being suspicious.总之，你的表现很反常。

PhaetusaCome on, don't say that! Don't forget that this deal has our hard work in it as well, Nyxie, so I tried to put myself in your shoes and see how I would react...说反常也有点太过了吧……只是这次的交易也有我和小黑的心血，我只是稍微从小黑的视角出发考虑了一下问题。

SweeperOh, is that the case, huh?难道真的转性了？

(Sweeper remains somewhat skeptical, but she has already lowered her guard somewhat.)（清道夫的语气中充满狐疑，但没有最开始那么防备了。）

PhaetusaSee? You always complain that I side with the Commander, but now that I try to consider things from your perspective, you call me weird...你看，你不是说我太向着指挥官了，可真从你的视角考虑，你又说我怪……

SweeperThat's how Doll base layers work. Can't help with it, sorry.没办法，人形的底层逻辑是很难改的。

SweeperBut it can also gradually grow and be fine-tuned... Maybe you finally realized—但应该也是可以进化和微调……说不定你是真的意识到了……

PhaetusaSure, sure. I did realize!对对对，我是真的意识到了！

PhaetusaYou've got to trust me, Nyxie!小黑，相信我！

SweeperHmph... I'll keep an eye on it.哼……我还会继续观察。

(...)（……）

CommanderAre you sure it's "going according to plan"? She obviously realized something's up.这……顺利吗？清道夫明显还在怀疑吧。

PhaetusaHehe. Seems there's still plenty you need to learn about Nyxie, Commander.嘿嘿，看来指挥官还是不够了解小黑呀。

PhaetusaWith how much of a tsundere she is, the moment she softens even a little is the moment she's starting to put all her trust in you.像小黑这样心口不一的，稍微有点松动就是相信的前奏了。

(While I can't see Phaetusa's face, I still hear the smugness in her voice.)（虽然看不到翡图萨的表情，但她的语气中带着明显的骄傲感。）

CommanderIs that so...这样吗……

(Somehow, a bad feeling creeps up my spine.)（此时，我的心里却涌出了一些不妙的预感。）

CommanderIf she finds out what you're planning... won't she get even more upset?如果，清道夫发现了你的意图……她会不会更加生气和封闭？

(The Dinergate goes quiet, then brightly flashes its "eye" before long.)（小小兵蚁沉默了一会儿，信号灯又开始积极地闪动。）

PhaetusaDon't worry, I won't let her. I'll make sure to stop before pushing her too far.我不会让她知道的，也只会点到为止。

Commander...Fine. You know her the best. I'll stop telling you what to do.……算了，你们之间该怎样相处，翡图萨应该是最了解的，我就不指手画脚了。

PhaetusaThat's not "telling me what to do", that's just caring about us!这怎么算指手画脚呢？指挥官是在关心我们嘛！

PhaetusaOh, and, please don't take what I said to Nyxie to heart!对了，还有就是，指挥官不要把我和小黑说的话放在心上哦！

CommanderHmm? What exactly?嗯？什么？

PhaetusaYou know, the stuff I said about the deal.就是，我和小黑提到的交易的事情。

PhaetusaI didn't actually mean to blame you; it was all to convince Nyxie.没有指责指挥官的意思，只是为了让小黑相信我。

CommanderOh, about that—哦，关于这个。

CommanderI later went back to the mission briefing for a recap, and there were indeed some inadequacies on my part—what you said was right.其实任务结束之后我复盘了一下，确实多少有点欠缺，翡图萨的看法没有错，是我那时候的处理不对。

PhaetusaNo, no, no, no... How could the Commander be wrong?!不……指挥官怎么会不对呢！

(The Dinergate waves its little limbs as I let out another sigh.)（看着兵蚁努力挥舞前肢，我叹了一口气。）

CommanderYou know... you're sharper than you give yourself credit for, Phaetusa. You often catch things that go completely over my head.其实……翡图萨有的时候看问题的角度是很犀利的，也能看到一些我忽略的问题。

CommanderSo, I would be happier if you could voice your concerns more directly in the future.如果能够直接指出，我会更加开心。

Phaetusa...You mean, like how Nyxie acts?……意思是，指挥官会更喜欢小黑那样？

CommanderNot exactly, Sweeper's different.那倒不是，清道夫跟这个不是一回事。

CommanderSpeaking of, there's something I'm curious about.话说回来，其实还有一件事我比较好奇……

PhaetusaAww, so the Commander wants to learn more about me?哇，指挥官居然会对我的事好奇吗？

PhaetusaGo ahead! I'll answer everything!快问快问！我一定知无不言！

(Phaetusa twirls around excitedly and lands on my lap.)（翡图萨兴奋地转着圈落在了我的膝盖上。）

CommanderWhy are you so determined to make Sweeper confess her true thoughts?为什么翡图萨那么想要清道夫说自己的心里话呢？

PhaetusaI-I told you already... I'm tired of arguing over petty squabbles.我、我说过了嘛……不想为这种事吵来吵去的。

PhaetusaBesides, there's nothing wrong with being honest with each other... Alright, Commander, I need to go back now, otherwise Nyxie might get suspicious.而且彼此坦诚一点也没什么不好的……好啦，指挥官，我要先回去了，不然一会儿小黑该起疑了。

CommanderOh, right...哦，好……

(The Dinergate's light dims before I could finish.)（还没等我回应完，兵蚁的信号灯熄灭了。）

(I pick it up and plug it back into its charging station.)（我把兵蚁抱起来，站起身，将兵蚁放在了充电台上。）

(Even though I wasn't able to see Phaetusa's face, I still sensed a distinct hint of panic in her tone.)（虽然看不到翡图萨的表情，我还是从她的语气里听到一丝明显的慌乱。）

(What is she... trying to achieve?)（翡图萨……究竟想做什么呢？）

Season of White and Black 3 白与黑的季节3

(Several days pass without any updates from Phaetusa. I have no clue how that "plan" of hers is turning out. Since we planned to go to a nearby market for research today, I should ask her about it then.)（接连好几天，我都没有翡图萨的消息，不知道她的“计划”进行得怎么样了。今天正好要和她一起去附近的集市做考察，说不定可以趁机问一问。）

(The sound of the door sliding open reaches me, followed by calm footsteps entering the room.)（耳边响起了滑门的声音和从容踏入的脚步声。）

CommanderHere you are, Phaetusa. Let's head out—来了啊，翡图萨，那我们走……

(I look up to meet my visitor in the eyes and immediately realize they belong to Sweeper.)（我抬头对上了来者的眼睛，立刻确定了眼前这具素体里的芯子是属于清道夫的。）

SweeperTsk... What are you staring at?咳……看什么？

CommanderI see that you're in charge of the body today.今天清道夫来主导素体吗？

SweeperMm-hmm.是啊。

CommanderWhat about Phaetusa?翡图萨呢？

Sweeper...You can't be serious.……你在明知故问吗？

SweeperYou two literally just fought yesterday. You think she's in the mood to see you?昨天你们俩吵了一架吧？她今天不想见你很正常。

CommanderAh... Right... That did happen.啊……嗯……好像是有这么回事。

(Sweeper puts on a face of utter exasperation.)（清道夫露出一脸受不了的表情。）

SweeperSometimes your obliviousness really infuriates me... Anyway, I'll be taking her place for now, so bear with me, human.有时候你这种搞不清楚状况的样子真是让人莫名火大……总之今天的任务就由我来代替她执行了，忍一下吧，人类。

(With that, Sweeper stomps out of the ops room first.)（说罢，清道夫率先走出了指挥室。）

(Just as I'm about to follow after her, the terminal in my pocket begins ringing nonstop.)（我正要跟上去，口袋中的移动终端却响个不停起来。）

(I pick it up.)（我掏出终端。）

PhaetusaHeya, Commander!嗨，指挥官！

(Phaetusa's face appears on the screen.)（翡图萨的脸出现在了屏幕上。）

Commander...Phaetusa? What are you doing?……翡图萨？你这是干什么？

PhaetusaCreating an opportunity for you and Nyxie to spend some time alone, of course~给小黑创造和您独处的机会呀~

Commander...……

PhaetusaOh! Also, please ignore my presence. Just pretend that I'm a virtual pet on your terminal.哦！你们当我不存在好了，我现在只是指挥官的终端电子宠物而已。

PhaetusaNyxie and I just had a heated exchange; she's probably ready to stand up for you right now.指挥官，我和小黑刚刚辩论过哦，她现在应该挺想要维护您的。

CommanderI think you're really pushing it, Phaetusa.翡图萨，我还是觉得这有点在危险的边缘试探了。

PhaetusaRelax, Commander. She won't notice.放心吧指挥官，小黑不会发现的。

PhaetusaJust remember to act natural, okay?表现得自然一点哦。

CommanderNatural, huh...自然一点……

SweeperOi, Commander! You coming or not? What's taking so long?喂，指挥官，还不走吗？磨磨蹭蹭什么呢？

(Sweeper's voice comes from not far away. I quickly put away the terminal and hurry after her.)（清道夫的声音从不远处传来，我连忙收起了终端，快步跟了上去。）

(Walking side by side with Sweeper through the marketplace, the bustling crowd endlessly flows past us. Occasionally, the inertia from trying to avoid the coming traffic causes me to bump into her, compelling me to apologize repeatedly.)（我和清道夫并肩走在市集上，人群在我们身边川流不息，我时不时会因为惯性而撞到清道夫的肩膀，这让我不得不一遍遍和清道夫说抱歉。）

SweeperMmh!唔！

CommanderSorry... I—抱歉……我又……

Sweeper...Stop apologizing over and over again. I'm not some porcelain doll that'll shatter at the slightest touch.……你不用老是给我道歉，我又不是一撞就坏的瓷娃娃。

CommanderI didn't mean to imply you're fragile. I just remembered that you're not a big fan of physical contact.没有觉得你脆弱的意思，只是因为我记得你不太喜欢肢体接触。

SweeperI know how to read the room, okay? It's kind of unavoidable with how crowded this place is... Besides, you wouldn't act this courteous with Phaetusa, would you?那我也分得清状况，这个人流量，有些肢体接触是不可避免的……再说了，你对翡图萨就不会这么客气吧？

CommanderI think I still would. But Phaetusa's...我应该也会道歉，不过翡图萨她……

SweeperHmph. I bet she'd actually be delighted if you brushed shoulders with her... Geez, why am I even thinking about this right now...哼，那家伙说不定会因为跟你有接触更加开心……真是的，我在这个时候想这个干什么……

CommanderLook, I'm fine with having a bit of small talk with you... but we should focus on the task right now.我不介意和你聊这个，不过现在的确需要工作一下了。

(We stop by a vendor's stall. The unusually packed crowd catches my attention.)（我们在一处商贩摊前停下，异常拥堵的人群吸引了我的目光。）

SweeperWhat are they fighting over?他们都在抢购什么？

CommanderLooks like some kind of canned good... Let me grab one first.好像是一种罐头商品……我去拿来看看。

(I sneak into the horde and snatch one for myself.)（我挤进人群，好不容易拿到了一份。）

(The ingredients listed on the can look fairly ordinary, except for...)（罐头上的配料表内容都很常见，除了……）

Contaminated Zone MerchantHey, that customer over there, you gonna buy it or not? Those sandshrub cans sell like hotcakes, and I don't even have enough for everyone who wants them. Hurry up and put it back if you're not going to buy it! Don't get in my way when I'm trying to make money...哎呀这位客人，您买还是不买啊？这个沙莱罐头可是卖得很好的，而且供不应求，你要是不买就放回来，别耽误我做生意……

CommanderOh, my bad. Here you go.哦，好的。

CommanderI suppose your supply problem is not caused by logistics.供不应求，不是因为运输的问题。

Contaminated Zone MerchantOf course not. It's because of the ingredient.当然不是，是因为罐头的原料。

Contaminated Zone MerchantSee this sandshrub? Highly nutritious with tons of plant protein, but it's really hard to grow.喏，这个沙莱草，是营养价值非常高的植物蛋白，但是很难种。

Contaminated Zone MerchantOnly a few Yellow Zone greenhouses and some Green Zone facilities can supply it. Naturally, that's nowhere near enough to meet the demand.目前只有少数黄区培育园和绿区的培育园可以供货，自然就供不应求了。

(I ponder thoughtfully after leaving the stall.)（离开了摊子，我若有所思。）

CommanderPhae—I mean, Sweeper, check the cultivation environment of this sandshrub for me please.翡……清道夫，查一下这个沙莱草的种植条件。

SweeperSure... Hold on a sec...哦……等等……

(Sweeper frowns.)（清道夫皱了皱眉。）

SweeperHow does this database thing work again...?这个数据库怎么用来着……

CommanderIt's fine, take your time. I'm not in a hurry either.没事，慢慢来，我这边也不着急。

(But Sweeper still looks somewhat anxious.)（但清道夫看上去还是有点急切。）

SweeperRoot directory... No... Tsk, Phaetusa's usually the one handling all this stuff...根目录……不对……啧，平时都是翡图萨那家伙在搞这些……

CommanderShe was pretty clumsy at first too. She made a lot of mistakes, but eventually she got the hang of it.她一开始也是手忙脚乱的，弄错了很多东西，不过后面做这些就很熟练了。

SweeperHmph... Spare me your pep talk.哼……不必安慰我。

(While still putting up a tough attitude, Sweeper visibly relaxes at the mention of Phaetusa.)（清道夫嘴上还是不客气，但提到翡图萨，她就明显放松了下来。）

SweeperGot it.好了。

SweeperAccording to the data, sandshrub cultivation is very rigorous and demanding, but growing it at the thermal plant's experimental farm isn't beyond the realm of possibility. Current farming environment would need lots of improvements, though... Let me check...从数据上看，沙莱草的种植条件比较苛刻，但是在热电厂的试验田里也并非完全不可能，只不过现有的种植环境还需要改善……我看看……

CommanderDon't worry. No need to reach a conclusion yet. We still have lots of things to look at. Just note this one down for now so we can hold a meeting and analyze them all later.没关系，不急着现在就得出答案，我们还有很多东西要逛，先把这个品类记录下来，等之后开个会分析一下选哪个方向发展。

SweeperOh... Okay... Logging it under...哦……好……记录是记在……

(Hesitation appears on Sweeper's face again.)（清道夫脸上又出现了迟疑的表情。）

CommanderI remember Phaetusa has a special folder called "24/7 Post-Apocalypse Wasteland Farming Plan." Try looking for that.我记得翡图萨建了一个专门的文件夹，叫“无限流末世废土种田计划”，你找找呢？

Sweeper...What kind of name is that? Ah, found it.……什么奇奇怪怪的名字。啊，找到了。

SweeperLog... ging...记……录……

(What should be just inputting a few simple words takes Sweeper a while to complete.)（简单的几个字，清道夫记录了很久。）

(As our eyes meet again, I notice a complicated look on her face.)（待她再看向我时，我发现她眼中流露出一丝复杂的情绪。）

SweeperIt's none of my business, but... what exactly is going on between you and her?虽然不关我的事……你和那家伙，最近到底怎么了？

CommanderHer? You mean Phaetusa?那家伙？你是说翡图萨吗？

SweeperYou know she's a fanatical human-lover, especially toward you... That document you had me open... had lots of extremely detailed comments.你也知道那家伙是个狂热的人类爱好者，尤其最喜欢你……刚刚的那份文档里，也非常细致地做了很多备注。

SweeperShe's been venting to me about you constantly these days. While I agree you've got all sorts of problems, lots of those accusations were clearly not real...她最近一直在和我抱怨你，虽然我觉得你的确有各种各样的问题，但有些明显不是事实……

CommanderAh...啊……

(Uncertain as to how to respond, I remain silent, and my hesitation in turn has cemented to Sweeper the fact that Phaetusa and I really fell out.)（我有点不知道该怎么回答，但我的欲言又止在清道夫看来好像是坐实了吵架的体现。）

(She sighs.)（她叹了一口气。）

SweeperI know something happened between you two... A misunderstanding or whatever that I'm not aware of.你们之间一定有什么误会……我不知道的。

SweeperEven though watching you two bicker back and forth really gets on my nerves... I don't like how awkward things have gotten between you two now.虽然有时候看你们咋咋唬唬的样子很不爽……但现在这种别扭的状态我也很不喜欢。

Commander...And that's bothering you?……困扰到你了吗？

SweeperI guess, but what I really dislike is seeing her look so lifeless... She's always liked you and relies on you. If there's any misunderstanding, you should talk it out with her.还行吧。但我很不喜欢那家伙死气沉沉的样子……她一直很喜欢并且依赖你，如果有什么误会就好好解释一下吧。

SweeperI know you're not malicious, just slow at times. I'm sure she will forgive you if you apologize earnestly.我知道你有的时候就是太迟钝了，没有恶意，如果认真解释，她一定会原谅你。

(Hearing all those words coming from Sweeper in one go nearly stuns me.)（清道夫说了一大串话，让我有点意外。）

Sweeper...What's that reaction? Have I got something on my face?……你那是什么表情，我的脸上沾上东西了吗？

CommanderNo, I'm just a little surprised... Since you've always hated humans and didn't really fancy me either, I thought you'd be happy to have gained a "kindred spirit" in her.没，我只是觉得有些意外……因为你一直讨厌人类，也没有太看得惯我，我以为你会很高兴自己多了一个队友。

SweeperWhat's that supposed to mean... Y-you know... I just say things in the heat of the moment at times...什么啊……你也知道……有、有些是气话吧？

CommanderAnd a lot of that sounded like fair criticism to me... Like how you just said that I'm slow—I must admit, I can be a little dense at times.我听着还挺中肯的啊……比如你刚刚就说我迟钝，我的确是有一点。

SweeperT-that's because you're always focused on missions and work and have making everyone's life better as a priority.那、那是因为，你的心思都在任务和工作上，你想给自己、给大家创造更好的生存环境。

Commander...But I can totally be as hypocritical as you said. If Groza's carefully prepared nutritious meals taste bad, I throw them away in secret.……我有的时候的确比较虚伪，闪电给我做的健康餐不好吃的话，我会偷偷倒掉。

Commander...Don't tell her that, please.……这个不要和她说啊。

SweeperUnderstandable. I wouldn't force myself to eat something that tastes awful either.不好吃硬吃下去也很难受啊。

CommanderAnd I can also be just as selfish as you said... I overwork Mayling and even steal her rice wine.而且你说我自私……确实是有的，我也会压榨美玲然后偷她的米酒喝。

SweeperBut you still pay her for the overtime, and she's a mechanic as well. Drinking less is probably good for her health.但你也有给她加班费啊，而且美玲是技师，少喝点酒没毛病。

Commander...You can't just put a positive spin on that...……这都能洗吗？

(It suddenly feels as if I am looking at Phaetusa 2.0.)（总觉得我看到了一个翡图萨的翻版。）

(Sweeper also seems to realize what she has been saying as her face suddenly flushes bright red.)（此时清道夫似乎也意识到了自己都说了些什么，脸“唰”地一下变红了。）

SweeperY-you... I-I... I'll keep looking around the market now! Geez, why are we wasting our time on this?! We won't make it at this rate!你、你……我、我继续逛集市了！真是的，在这边废话什么啊！时间来不及了！

(With that, she pushes through the crowd and runs off like a startled Obshare.)（说完，她像只曜石兔一样，飞快地拨开人群逃走了。）

CommanderSweeper...清道夫……

(I reach out, nearly hitting a passerby with my hand before quickly lowering it. My voice is quickly drowned out by the crowd as well.)（我的手抬到一半，差点打到了人，赶紧放下，我的喊声也被淹没在了人潮之中。）

(I sigh. The terminal in my pocket starts ringing again. I retreat to a quiet corner before picking it up. As expected, Phaetusa appears on the screen. Seeing the identical face gives me a strange sense of whiplash and dissonance.)（我叹了一口气，口袋里的终端振动了起来。我退到一个人少的角落，掏出终端，不出所料出现了翡图萨的脸。她们俩一模一样的脸让我多少有点恍惚和时空错位的感觉。）

PhaetusaAha, Commander! The plan's really making progress, hm~? Nyxie finally revealed her true thoughts~哟吼，指挥官，感觉进展不错嘛～小黑终于说出真心话了～

PhaetusaLooks like she really means the reverse of what she normally says.果然她平时都在说反话啊。

Commander...It's indeed a rare sight, but I'd say we should call it quits here.……是很少见，但是我觉得到此为止吧。

PhaetusaWhy? I thought you wanted her to be more forthcoming?为什么？坦诚相待不是很好吗？

PhaetusaOn any other day, you'd have to jump through so many unnecessary hoops to fish an answer out of her... I say, we keep pushing her a little further, and eventually she'll become much more outspoken! That'll make conversing with her so much easier, don't you think?不然省得每次指挥官还要额外问她各种事情……我觉得只要再接再厉，小黑一定会在日常相处中变得更加坦诚的！这样交流起来也很方便不是吗？

CommanderThat's not how it works... Everyone's got their own way of expressing themselves.不是这样的……每个人都有自己的表达方式。

CommanderSometimes being straightforward like you is good, but I don't dislike Sweeper's way either...像翡图萨这样坦诚的很好，清道夫那样其实我也不讨厌……

Phaetusa...You don't?……不讨厌？

CommanderBecause I know her words were never meant with true ill intent; those things she said about me were real flaws.因为我心里清楚她不会恶意中伤我，她提出的毛病我确实都有。

CommanderShe's standing up for me now because she wants to comfort me, as I just had a falling out with you. Sometimes I overlook a lot of important things with how busy I get, so having someone like her to remind me of those things is actually pretty handy... Besides, it's not like I don't know what kind of person I am.现在只是因为，想要安慰“和你吵架的我”，所以才给我找补那么多……我有的时候因为太忙，忽略了太多东西，有她这样提醒其实很好……而且我本质上是知道自己到底是个什么样的人的。

Phaetusa...……

(Phaetusa's lips are left parted, but nothing comes out.)（翡图萨张了张嘴，但是没说出什么。）

(After a while, I spot an emotion in her eyes—one that feels out of place for her, and one that I've never seen before.)（半晌，我看到了她眼睛里似乎流露出了一种难以言说的情绪，是我从来没有见过的神情。）

PhaetusaSo... Nyxie's better? Being like Nyxie is actually better for you?所以……小黑那样比较好？小黑那样反而更好吗？

Commander...That's not really the point, is it? What I'm trying to say is maybe the plan should—……重点不太对吧？我想说的是这种计划要不还是——

Phaetusa—Do you like Nyxie more than me?——比起我，指挥官更喜欢小黑吗？

(Phaetusa cuts me off so uncharacteristically with a question that leaves me speechless, like a Doll that had just crashed.)（翡图萨少见地打断了我的话，问出了一个让我像人形宕机了般呆住的问题。）

(It takes me a while to gradually find my voice again.)（过了一会儿，我才逐渐找回自己的声音。）

CommanderNo! Ehm... Hold on, where did you get that from?不、呃……不对啊？这是从哪里看出来的呢？

CommanderWhat I meant is we shouldn't keep pushing Sweeper—我想说的是，我们还是不要这样刺激清道夫——

Sweeper—So your "falling out" was just an act?所以你们吵架都是在演戏？

(A pair of feet enters my field of vision. I look up and meet Sweeper's face, her expression stormy and undecipherable.)（我的视野范围内出现了一双脚。我抬头一看，映入眼帘的是清道夫阴晴不定的脸庞。）

(The market is far too noisy that I didn't even notice she had returned.)（周围实在太吵了，我根本没注意到她又折返了回来。）

(When did she come back? How much did she hear?)（她什么时候回来的呢？她听到了多少呢？）

(Questions sprout one after another like mushrooms after a downpour. But in the end, all those thoughts converge into a single word.)（一个又一个问题如蘑菇般冒了出来，但是千言万语都只汇作一个词——）

("Shit.")（“惨了”。）

Season of White and Black 4 白与黑的季节4

(It's been three days after that incident and I haven't seen either Phaetusa nor Sweeper since. Good thing Groza didn't assign them any missions in the meantime—now they don't need to report back to me and will have time to process everything on their own.)（自从上次的事情发生已经过了三天了，翡图萨和清道夫我一个都没有见到。所幸很长的一段时间内，闪电都没安排她们的任务，她们也就无需向我汇报，有更多时间去自己消化这件事。）

(I can't help but imagine what sort of back-and-forth they're having between them. My intuition tells me this time it's different from their usual bickering.)（我偶尔会想象一下她们之间会发生怎样的争吵，直觉告诉我，这次和平时的斗嘴不同。）

(Suddenly, the ops room door opens with the aroma of coffee drifting in. I assume it's Groza, so I keep staring at a line in the mission report without looking up.)（这时，指挥室的门开了，我闻到了咖啡的馨香，以为是闪电来了，所以就没有抬头，盯着任务报告上一个让我不解的点思考着。）

CommanderThanks, Groza.谢了，闪电。

(I instinctively reach out to take the coffee, only to realize the hand holding the cup isn't Groza's.)（我抬手去拿咖啡，却发现端着咖啡的手并不属于闪电。）

(I look up.)（我抬起头。）

CommanderAh...啊……

(I pause for a moment, then recognize from her expression that it's Phaetusa rather than Sweeper.)（我愣了一会儿，然后从来者的面部表情上辨认出她是翡图萨而非清道夫。）

CommanderPhaetusa... Is everything okay?翡图萨……一切还好吗？

Phaetusa...No.……不好。

(Phaetusa gently sets the coffee cup on my desk—every move seems drained of energy.)（翡图萨将咖啡杯轻轻搁在我的桌子上，所有的动作都透露出一股无力。）

PhaetusaNyxie... She's locked herself inside the server for three days now... She wouldn't respond, no matter how much I apologized.小黑她……已经把自己关在服务器里三天了……不管我怎么道歉她都不理我。

CommanderI can imagine that.可以想像。

PhaetusaPlease help me out, Commander.帮帮我啦，指挥官。

PhaetusaI think she's genuinely upset this time...这次她好像真的很生气……

CommanderLet's see... First, how exactly did you apologize?我想想……首先，你是怎么道歉的？

PhaetusaI said... "I'm soooo sorry, Nyxie. I just wanted you to be honest with your own feelings... I admit, my methods might've been a little too pushy, but see, pouring your true heart out wasn't that bad either, right...?"就……“小黑对不起嘛——我只是想让你面对自己的真心而已……我承认自己的方法有点过激，但是你看，坦诚点说出自己的想法不是也很好吗……”

PhaetusaSomething like that...这样……

CommanderWell... first, let me tell you what that sounded like from my perspective, though it might be different for Sweeper.嗯……首先，我说说我的感受啊，不一定是清道夫的。

CommanderTo me... that felt like you trying to defend yourself with a whole bunch of justifications and rationalizations rather than actually apologizing to her.如果是我的话……我更多会觉得这是在为你自己辩解而非道歉。

PhaetusaI-is that so?是、是这样吗？

CommanderYeah. Let's translate that for you—"I did all of this for you, so I haven't done anything wrong. You should be the one adjusting yourself to fit MY mindset."嗯，稍微翻译一下这句话啊——“我做这些都是为了你好，所以我是没有错的，是你应该调整一下自己的心态。”

PhaetusaBut that's not what I meant...可是我不是这个意思……

CommanderMaybe not, but that's how it came across.但你听上去是这个意思哦。

CommanderIf that's really not what you meant, maybe you should reflect carefully on whether your apology was genuine.如果你觉得自己不是这个意思，那你就要斟酌一下，你的道歉说的是不是真心话了。

PhaetusaIt was genuine... I think.我说的就是真心话……吧。

(Phaetusa's eyes dart around—her guilt is written all over her face.)（翡图萨的眼睛瞟向一边，心虚得很明显。）

CommanderOnly you can judge for yourself if it's truly genuine.是不是真心话你自己可以定夺。

CommanderThough I've been wondering, ever since you came to me that night to talk about Sweeper, this whole ordeal struck me as bizarre.只是我想说，自从你第一次晚上来找我说清道夫的事情时，我就一直觉得很奇怪。

CommanderI know you're very tolerant and accepting, so seeing you so determined to alter someone's mannerisms really threw me off, especially when you've known that someone for so long... I know you've always valued Sweeper's choices, so I figured there had to be some peculiar reasons behind it all.你是一个非常包容的存在，很少看见你这么执着地想要改变一个人的习惯，而且那个人还是你相处了很久的清道夫……我知道你向来尊重她的意愿，所以这里面一定有些不寻常的理由。

(Phaetusa's eyes droop. I can't make clear the expression on her face, only that she looks rather conflicted.)（翡图萨垂下了眼帘，我看不清她的表情，但觉得她应该在纠结和苦恼着。）

CommanderIt's fine. No need to tell me everything if that bothers you. I'm simply letting you know my concerns.没关系，不想说可以不用说，我只是告诉你我的疑惑而已。

PhaetusaNo... I can tell you...也不是……不能说……

(In the end, Phaetusa lets out a resigned sigh.)（最终，翡图萨放弃般地叹了一口气。）

PhaetusaFor how slow you normally are, how do you get so remarkably sharp at times like this...?指挥官平时挺迟钝的，但这种时候却敏锐得不像话……

(Phaetusa falls quiet again, as if preparing herself to usher some difficult words.)（翡图萨陷入了沉默，似乎是准备说什么难以启齿的事情。）

(I wait patiently. The silence highlights the hum of Elmo's machinery and the occasional beep from the Dinergate charging station.)（我静静地等着翡图萨开口，指挥室很安静，除了基地车运转的嗡嗡声，剩下的就只有小兵蚁的充电台时不时发出电量满格的嘀声。）

PhaetusaI just feel like, sometimes things are really... unfair.……我时常感觉到，不公平。

CommanderUnfair?不公平？

(Phaetusa raises her head and looks straight into my eyes.)（翡图萨抬起头直视我的眼睛。）

(Her eyes, usually brimming with warm joy, now carry a hint of bitterness.)（那双对着我一向闪耀着温和欢欣光芒的眼睛，此刻透露出些许锋芒。）

PhaetusaYou always give Nyxie more attention because of how reserved she is.指挥官总是会给到小黑更多的关注，因为小黑非常被动。

CommanderHuh? Do I?诶？有吗？

(I'm caught off guard by those words.)（我突然有点反应不过来。）

PhaetusaYOU DO!有！

PhaetusaJust like when we finished upgrading the storage, you asked me if Nyxie liked the change—you always remembered to get her opinion.就像那次刚更新完存储模块，指挥官也是更关心小黑的想法，每次都要额外多问一句。

PhaetusaEven though we think the same, she gets all your attention, just because Nyxie never speaks up... That's so unfair. I also want your attention...明明我和小黑内心对指挥官的想法是一样的……但就是因为小黑不主动，她就能获得额外的关心……我觉得很不公平，我也想要指挥官更多的关心……

CommanderEhm... You know I'm only asking those questions because I'm not all that acquainted with Sweeper's habits...呃……你知道我也只是因为不太了解清道夫的习惯所以才会多问一句……

PhaetusaI KNOW!我知道！

(Phaetusa looks a little disheartened.)（翡图萨有些泄气。）

PhaetusaWhich is why... I would sugarcoat my actions with "it's all for Nyxie" or "it's for the Commander's sake"... because I know my jealous thoughts are very ominous...所以……虽然我有些嫉妒，但是也觉得这种想法很阴暗，才会拿各种“为小黑好”“为指挥官好”的借口来包装……

PhaetusaI know it's not favoritism on your part, but I still can't help thinking like that... and I hate myself for it...我知道指挥官没有偏心的意思，但我忍不住这样想……我觉得这样的自己……很讨厌。

(Phaetusa lowers her head and tightly wraps her arms around herself.)（翡图萨低下头，抱紧自己的手臂。）

PhaetusaYou're so important to me, Commander... but Nyxie's important too. We've been through so much together.指挥官对我来说很重要，小黑也是……而且我和小黑一起经历了那么多。

PhaetusaWhich is why sometimes... I just don't know what I'm supposed to do...所以有的时候，我也不知道该怎么办才好……

(I didn't expect THAT to be her reason. Somehow it feels a little—)（没想到是这样的理由，莫名觉得有点……）

CommanderI see now. It's me who failed to consider your feelings.我了解了，是我没有考虑到你的心情。

PhaetusaIt can't be. You didn't do anything wrong.不是的，指挥官什么都没有做错。

CommanderNo... Having thoughts like that must be the result of days and months of internal struggle and build-up; of course I'm partly to blame for not noticing. I'll pay more attention from now on.不……你会有这样的举动，是日积月累的内耗累积的，我有一定责任，我以后会注意。

CommanderThe pressing matter right now is figuring out how we're going to get Sweeper to forgive you.现在比较要紧的，是怎么帮你取得清道夫的原谅。

PhaetusaWhat I've done was irredeemable... I don't think Nyxie will ever forgive me, at least not for a decade.我做的事情很过分……我觉得小黑不会原谅我了……至少很长的一段时间内。

CommanderLet's ask her first—Sweeper, do you hate Phaetusa when she's like this?总之先问问她吧——清道夫，你讨厌这样的翡图萨吗？

PhaetusaW-what—什、什么——

(Just as Phaetusa freezes in confusion, the Dinergate that's been resting on the charging station stands up, stretches its limbs, and swiftly hops in front of her.)（就在翡图萨愣神之际，一直在充电台上休息的兵蚁站了起来，活动了一下四肢，然后轻巧地跳到了翡图萨面前。）

Little DinergateAs it turns out... you're not always Miss Positivity wrapped in sunshine and rainbows.原来——你也不是一直阳光开朗的正能量怪啊？

(Sweeper's taunting voice comes from the Dinergate, making Phaetusa's eyes widen.)（清道夫略带戏谑的声音从兵蚁中传出，让翡图萨瞪圆了眼睛。）

PhaetusaNyxie! Y-you— Commander?!小黑！你、你——指挥官？

(I nod awkwardly.)（我有点不好意思地点了点头。）

CommanderSorry. I sent Sweeper an apology email beforehand.抱歉，我事先给清道夫发了一封道歉的邮件。

PhaetusaEhh... And since Nyxie and I have separate storage now, I wasn't able to see it...唔……现在我和小黑的存储模块是分开的，没法看到……

PhaetusaT-that's so unfair—!太、太过分了——！

SweeperQuit complaining.不许抱怨。

SweeperI'm just returning the favor.我这只是以其人之道还治其人之身罢了。

PhaetusaUgh...呜……

SweeperHey, like you said, getting to see you pour your true heart out for once is pretty cool. Didn't expect you, of all people, to have a little scheme like that going on.但是，的确听到了一些你的心声，挺好的，原来你也有这样的小心思。

PhaetusaGo ahead and laugh at me...你尽管笑吧……

SweeperWhy would I? It's supposed to be a good thing, isn't it? All of us are being more forthcoming now.为什么要笑？这不挺好的，大家现在都坦诚相待了。

(The Dinergate hops onto my desk, facing me.)（小兵蚁轻轻一跳，跳到我的桌子上，面对着我。）

(I can almost imagine Sweeper's serious expression.)（我似乎能看到清道夫认真的脸庞。）

SweeperYes... I can be awkward to deal with, even nitpicking at you just for the sake of it. But as Phaetusa said, that's because I don't like how vulnerable I would feel when my real feelings are laid bare like that. Besides, I don't want to come across as nothing but a Phaetusa replica to you.我确实……有的时候很别扭，很多时候都在对你鸡蛋里挑骨头，但就如翡图萨说的，我不想暴露自己的心思，而且我也不想在你的眼中和翡图萨是一样的。

SweeperEven though we share the same body, we're two distinct individuals after all.我们虽然共用一具素体，但说到底也是独立的个体。

PhaetusaNyxie...小黑……

SweeperPhaetusa... I admit, I do get jealous of you too.翡图萨……其实我有的时候也挺嫉妒你的。

SweeperYou get to say whatever you feel like saying and... act all clingy around the Commander too.你可以很自然地表达自己内心的想法，和指挥官……黏黏糊糊的。

SweeperSometimes, I...有的时候，我觉得……

(Sweeper falls silent, the rest of the sentence seemingly stuck in her throat.)（清道夫皱了皱眉，下半句话如鲠在喉。）

SweeperI don't even know who I'm more jealous of... you, or the Commander... We've spent so much time, been through so much together...我不知道该嫉妒谁……你还是指挥官……我们一起经历了那么多，在一起的时间很久了……

PhaetusaN-Nyxie...小、小黑……

CommanderSounds like you two are having the same struggle.听起来，你们内耗的点也都是一样的。

SweeperHmph... look at who's getting all smug now, human.哼……现在你就得意吧，人类。

PhaetusaNyxie, I... really, really like the Commander.小黑，我……非常非常喜欢指挥官。

SweeperI know.我知道的。

PhaetusaB-but our relationship will never change because of anyone or anything! You're just as important to me!但、我和小黑共生的关系是不会因为任何人事物改变的，小黑对我也非常重要！

SweeperI know that too.这个我也知道。

PhaetusaHah... what was I even stressing over all this time...真是的……我自己在这边纠结个什么劲啊……

CommanderI don't think it was all pointless.也不算白忙活。

CommanderAt least... we all know what each other feels now.至少……大家都知道对方心里是怎么想的了。

SweeperHold on. Someone here hasn't been upfront yet.等一下，有一个人逃过说真心话了。

CommanderUh...呃……

PhaetusaMm-hmm. Right, Commander's the best at playing the fool.嗯哼没错，指挥官最会浑水摸鱼了。

CommanderYou two sure made up quickly...怎么突然变得那么团结……

CommanderFine, fine. I suppose I do get complacent from time to time... Phaetusa likes being more proactive, so I tend to spend less energy on her. And since Sweeper is more unpredictable, I usually pay closer attention to her...好吧，我承认我也是会有一些惯性……比如翡图萨比较主动，我花的心思就会少些，清道夫阴晴不定，我可能就会多给点关注……

SweeperWho're you calling unpredictable?谁阴晴不定了？

CommanderYou know what I mean.你知道我是什么意思。

CommanderAnyway... I have now realized my shortcomings and my tendency to... Be a "fish in troubled waters," so to speak.总之……我也看到了自己的不足之处和……浑水摸鱼。

CommanderI'll definitely pay more attention from now on.我以后一定会注意这些的。

PhaetusaHehe, you're the best, Commander嘿嘿，指挥官真好。

SweeperThere we go again... so that WAS all an act.又来了……之前果然都是演的。

PhaetusaNyxie is great too!小黑也很好哦！

(Phaetusa scoops the tiny Dinergate into her arms.)（小小的兵蚁被翡图萨一把抱在怀里。）

SweeperH-hey, let go of me!松、松开！

PhaetusaCome join us, Commander!指挥官，加入我们吧！

SweeperI said stop—停下——

(The Dinergate kicks its four short legs in panic, though it doesn't seem to be struggling very hard.)（兵蚁慌张地蹬着四条短腿，但可以感觉到力道并不大。）

CommanderAlright, here I come.好，我来了。

SweeperNooooo—!不——要——啊——

(The glass panel muffles the rumbling of the Collapse Storm outside.)（坍塌风暴的声音被隔绝在玻璃之外，听上去闷闷的。）

(And inside, the laughter is bright and clear.)（但屋里的欢声笑语却格外清脆明朗。）

Covenant 铭契

PhaetusaShould fate allow it, Nyxie and I wish to stay by your side forever. To bear witness to your fortitude in the face of hardship, your compassion in the face of suffering, your metamorphosis in the face of change, and also... for our own betterment.如果可以的话，我和小黑想要一直留在指挥官的身边，见证您面对困难的不屈、面对苦痛的包容，想要见证您的成长和蜕变，也想……让我们自己变得更好。

PhaetusaOn this endless journey we embark upon, we shall protect you every step of the way!未来无尽的旅途中，我们会为您一路保驾护航的！

PhaetusaOh, and I made sure to ask Nyxie's opinion about it—it's basically the same as I said!啊，我也问过小黑想说什么了，大概就是这个意思哦！

Lifespan Theory 寿命论

PhaetusaWhy are human lives so short...人类的寿命好短啊……

CommanderWhere did that come from all of a sudden?怎么突然感叹起这个来了？

PhaetusaI'm cataloging animal species lately and got a little sentimental.没，只是最近在做生物图鉴，有感而发而已。

CommanderHuman lifespans are among the longer ones, though, and it's getting even longer.人类的寿命在生物里已经算长的了，而且在越变越长。

CommanderIf not for certain catastrophes, that is.如果没有这个灾害的话。

PhaetusaBut humans do grow old eventually, right? And the same applies to you too, Commander.但人终究有一天会老去，对吧？指挥官也会老去。

CommanderOf course.这是当然。

PhaetusaIf only... if only I could grow old with you, Commander.如果……我能陪指挥官一起老去就好了。

CommanderAging isn't a pleasant process. Your body slowly declines to the point that one day you might not even be able to stand up on your own.衰老可不是一个让人舒服的过程，身体机能全方位地退化，有一天你甚至可能站不起来。

PhaetusaSounds so scary... but even still, I want to share that journey with you.听上去好可怕……但即使如此我也想和指挥官一起经历。

PhaetusaNothing feels frightening anymore with the Commander at my side.感觉有指挥官在身边，一切都不会可怕了。

CommanderEven when I'm old and frail?即使我变得老态龙钟？

PhaetusaHehe~ Believe it or not, but I've already had a sneak peek of that~哼哼～我可是见过你老的时候的样子哦～

CommanderHow?啊？

PhaetusaEasy, I ran some simulations with your genetics through the models in my database.这种东西用我的基因数据库中的模拟模型就可以做到。

CommanderSo, what do I look like when I'm all senile and decrepit?那老去的我是什么样子的？

PhaetusaLots of wrinkles, and completely greyed-out hair.脸上有很多褶子，头发很白很白。

CommanderThe typical old man look.老年人的常规样貌。

PhaetusaBut your eyes... they're still the same eyes. I knew you were still you the moment I saw them, still the Commander, still that very soul that captured my heart.但……眼神没变，只要看到那双眼睛，我就知道，指挥官还是那个指挥官，有着最让我着迷的灵魂和意志。

PhaetusaLooking at it this way, aging doesn't seem so scary after all, does it?这样看起来，衰老也没有那么可怕吧？

CommanderHowever, that's just a simulation. No one really knows what they'll truly look like when they grow old.不过那只是模型，谁都不会知道自己老去时真正的样子。

PhaetusaThat's easy.这个简单呀。

(Phaetusa giggles and takes my hand.)（翡图萨咯咯一笑，牵起我的手。）

PhaetusaLet us find out together.就让我们一起来见证吧。

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。

PhaetusaIs it me who you want to talk to, or is it Nyxie?您想和我聊，还是和小黑聊呢？

About Sweeper关于清道夫

About hobbies关于爱好

About Sweeper's hobbies关于清道夫的爱好

About wandering关于流浪

About dreams关于梦想

About fear关于恐惧

CommanderYou seem to like Sweeper a lot.翡图萨真的很喜欢清道夫呢。

PhaetusaWe've been each other's partner since a long time ago after all.毕竟我们已经互相陪伴很久了呢。

PhaetusaI rescued her from the ruins, and she agreed to share this body with me.我将她从废墟中救了出来，她同意与我共享身体。

PhaetusaI guess you could consider us having a sort of symbiotic relationship.我们也算是相生相伴的关系了。

CommanderOther than keeping a diary, do you have any other hobbies?翡图萨除了记日记，还有什么其他爱好吗？

PhaetusaHobbies? I love humanity, so collecting human-related items is another hobby of mine~爱好？我喜欢人类呀，所以有的时候会收集很多人类相关的周边~

CommanderHuman-related... items?人类的……周边？

PhaetusaThings like preserved eyeballs, ear specimens... Huh? What's that look on your face, Commander?眼珠的标本、耳朵的标本之类的……等等，指挥官，您那是什么表情呀？

CommanderSo... I wonder what are Sweeper's hobbies, since she seldom shows herself.那么……平时不出现的清道夫，又会有些什么爱好呢？

PhaetusaHmph... carefully observe, precisely analyse, and systematically construct my strategic blueprint...哼……仔细地观察、缜密地分析、系统地构建我的计划蓝图……

PhaetusaEverything I do is profound. I don't expect you humans to understand.我做的事情都很深奥，人类不懂也正常。

PhaetusaBut... if you wish to learn more... I don't mind giving you some surface-level explanations...但……如果你想知道得具体些……告诉你一点皮毛也不是不行……

CommanderDuring your wandering days, was there anything that left an impression?翡图萨在流浪的时候，有什么印象深刻的事吗？

PhaetusaA lot of things did. If we're really diving into this, I could go on for days~很多哦，认真讲的话，应该三天三夜都说不完~

PhaetusaBut if I have to summarise, it would be—I witnessed man's struggle in face of suffering, man's joy before their loved ones, and man's hypocrisy when interests are involved...如果要概括的话，应该就是——我见识了人类在苦难面前的挣扎、在挚爱面前的喜悦、在利益面前的虚伪和不择手段……

PhaetusaThere's the good, and there's the bad—that's what makes me love humanity even more. Humans are truly fascinating.好的也有，不好的也有，但这些都让我更爱人类了，人类真是有趣呀。

CommanderSo, is there something Sweeper wants to do?所以，清道夫有什么很想做的事吗？

PhaetusaMe? Hmph, is that even a question? Revive Sangvis Ferri, of course— Relax, I'm joking. I already know that's impossible.我？哼，那当然是，复兴铁血——行了，我开玩笑的，已经知道这是不可能的了。

Phaetusa...I think it'll be great to meet Master Elisa once more.……可能想再见一见伊莱莎大人吧。

PhaetusaWhy did she abandon us? What are the secrets she's keeping to herself? I have so many questions for her...为什么要抛下我们离开呢？她有什么难言之隐吗？我想问她的问题有很多很多……

PhaetusaI really can't stand Phaetusa at times...有时候真受不了翡图萨……

CommanderWhat happened? Did you two fight?怎么了？吵架了？

PhaetusaThat crazy human-lover won't stop whispering in my ear about humans... Her survival instinct is so nonexistent she'd be helping count the cash for the humans selling her off.那个疯狂的人类爱好者老是在我耳边叨念人类这那的……警惕心这么低，哪天又被人类卖了，还帮人类数钱！

PhaetusaAhem... Of course that doesn't include you. Y-you're a... a human I'm okay with.咳……我没有说你，你、你还算是……我能认同的人类吧。

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。

Escape From Cyborg · 4 逃离赛博格·4

MaylingJust a bit further to the back! Okay... Alright, stop!再往后一点！好的……可以了，停！

(A crowd rushes over to watch as Sakura backs the truck carrying Collapse crystals into the Elmo.)（当樱花驾驶着运送坍塌结晶的卡车返回艾莫号时，有许多人赶来现场围观。）

(The truck's hold carries Collapse crystals that the Deserters nearly managed to make away with. As the hatch opened to the crowd, the heap of crystals is illuminated in beautiful scattered colors under the hangar's lights. The Dolls gasp in awe.)（货仓里面装载的，正是差点被逃脱者带走的坍塌结晶。随着舱门打开，大量的结晶在机库的灯光下散发出彩色的光芒，人形们忍不住发出惊叹。）

CommanderThanks for the help, Sakura. Your truck enabled us to ship these crystals back to the Elmo real quick.辛苦你了，樱花。多亏你的卡车，这些结晶才能迅速地运回来。

SakuraNo problem! It's all part of my job!不用谢，这本来就是我的工作！

SakuraI'm kind of curious though. How much do we get if we sell these crystals?但是我有点好奇，这些坍塌结晶大概能卖多少钱啊？

SakuraI've never transported goods like these before.我以前没有运送过这类货物。

PeriI ran some calculations with current black market prices. It should be worth at least this much!我按照现在黑市的价格计算了一下，至少得值这个数！

MaylingHuh? Is the calculator broken? Why are there so many extra zeroes? Or...嗯？计算器是坏了吗，怎么多了好多个零？还是说……

MaylingEh—!! H-H-H... How many bottles of rice wine can we buy with THAT amount of money?!诶——！这、这、这……这么多钱能买多少瓶米酒啊？

PeriRice wine? If it's in 1L bottles, at least a few thousand, I think?米酒？如果是1L装的话至少几千瓶吧？

MaylingA few, few thousand? What should we do, Commander? Even if we only use a bit of our profits to buy alcohol, it won't all fit in my room!几、几千？怎么办啊，指挥官，就算只拿出一小部分来买酒，我的房间里都要放不下了！

(I can't help but smirk at Mayling's overly dramatic reaction.)（看着美玲那夸张的反应，我忍不住露出苦笑。）

CommanderOnce we liquidate these crystals, I'll set aside a portion and distribute it to all of you as free-use funds. You can use it to buy whatever you like.等换成可以流通的货币后，我会拿出一部分，给大家发一笔自由支配的资金，你可以买你喜欢的东西。

MaylingR-Really? Thanks, Commander!真、真的吗？谢谢指挥官！

MaylingOh, and thank you to Phaetusa, Helen and Tololo as well! You were the ones who caught the Deserters!对了，还要谢谢翡图萨、海伦和托洛洛，是你们抓到那些逃脱者的！

CommanderIndeed. And this unexpected windfall is all thanks to the clues that they provided.是的，这笔意外之财是源于她们提供的线索。

CommanderFeel free to explain the full story of our treasure hunt at our celebratory feast.等之后的庆功宴上，你们可以详细给大家说说具体经过。

(The hangar is once again engulfed in cheerful airs upon the announcement of a celebratory feast. Many are curious as to how Phaetusa and the others managed to discover the treasure.)（听到有庆功宴，周围的气氛再次欢快起来，而其中也有不少人在好奇翡图萨她们的寻宝经历。）

Phaetusa...……

CommanderPhaetusa?翡图萨？

(Yet Phaetusa herself seemed to be in a low mood.)（然而翡图萨本人的情绪却显得有点低落。）

Phaetusa...Commander, to be honest, I don't feel like I contributed much to the success this time.……指挥官，其实这一次，我感觉自己没什么功劳。

PhaetusaI just got tricked by those Deserters, and put everyone in danger. We were lucky to have Helen, who saw through the schemes.我只是被那些逃脱者骗了，还一度让大家陷入了危险中，幸好有海伦识破了这背后的诡计。

SweeperWhat are you even blabbering on about? This isn't your fault at all! Humans are just way too evil!你说什么啊，这又不是你的错，是那些人类太坏了！

SweeperNot talking about you, Commander. You're a bit better than those humans.我没说你哦，指挥官，你还是比那些人好一点的。

CommanderOh... Thanks for making me the specific exception.嗯……真是谢谢你专门提到了我。

PhaetusaThat Deserter told me that they gave the treasure map to me... because I was too trusting.那位逃脱者也说，是因为我太容易轻信别人，他们才特意选择把藏宝图给我的。

HelenBut I wouldn't have found the crystals if you didn't get us the map, Phaetusa.但如果没有藏宝图，我也就找不到这些结晶了

TololoThat's right. I simply decoded it. Phaetusa was the one who found the map.没错，我只是破解了密码，藏宝图是翡图萨找来的。

PhaetusaBut... We were surrounded by so many ELIDs on the way, and the Elmo was attacked...但是……我们途中被许多生骸包围，艾莫号还遭到了攻击……

SweeperNo buts! We eradicated all those bad things with the help of everyone seamlessly working together, that's all!没什么但是！反正靠着其他人的默契配合，那些坏东西都被我们消灭了！

SweeperThis reminds me of Sangvis Ferri's past, where we always relied on everyone working together to send Griffin packing!就像是以前的铁血一样，总是靠着大家的通力合作，把格里芬打得满地找牙！

CommanderMe too! When I was in Griffin, we eliminated a good number of small Sangvis Ferri units through good teamwork!我在格里芬的时候也是，靠着团队合作歼灭了不少的小股铁血部队。

SweeperWhat did you just say?!你说什么！

CommanderAnyway, Phaetusa, you don't have to feel that you've caused us trouble. Focus on what you have achieved.所以，翡图萨你不需要觉得是自己造成的麻烦，比起那些，你带来的成果更加重要。

CommanderThe escapees wouldn't have chosen to exploit us if you weren't friendly to the Yellow Zone residents.没有你对黄区居民们温和的态度，那些人也不会选择利用艾莫号。

CommanderIt was a trap, yes, but we came together to help you deal with those who held ill intentions, thus preventing irreparable losses.是的，这是个圈套，但其他人会帮你对付那些不怀好意的人，因而没有造成不可挽回的损失。

(Phaetusa has spent a long time wandering alone in the Yellow Zone. Perhaps she became accustomed to bearing all the weight on her own shoulders.)（翡图萨曾长期在黄区中独自流浪，她或许习惯了独自承担一切。）

(I attempt to console her, to tell her not to mind little mistakes and failures, but was interrupted by an emergency call from Frostfall Squad.)（我试图安慰她不要对一点失败太过在意，通讯器里却传来了霜降小队的紧急联络。）

CheetaHey, hey, Caretaker, can you hear me?喂喂，饲养员，听得到吗？

CheetaHere's some good news: My genius invention just lit up! The ELID detector really works, after all!告诉你一件好事，就在刚才，我的天才发明有反应了！生骸探测器果然是有用的！

LindWho cares if it does or not?! Commander, there's a bunch of large ELIDs heading your way, and they're highly dangerous!谁管你的探测器有没有用啊！指挥官，有危险的大型生骸朝艾莫号过来了！

QiongjiuFrostfall Squad is preparing to hold them off, but there's lots of them. I'm afraid that...霜降小队已经做好了阻击的准备，但数量太多，恐怕……

CommanderI understand. Don't push yourselves. We're already getting ready to retreat.明白，你们不要勉强，我们已经准备撤退了。

CommanderHelen, inform the others to get the Elmo up and running right away. We're going to retreat from this region.海伦，通知其他人，立刻启动艾莫号，撤出这片区域。

HelenUnderstood.明白。

(Helen informs Groza, who stayed behind to guard the ops room, about the situation. Meanwhile, Sakura and Peri are rushing to offload our crystals from the truck. As for Mayling, she had already started on the Elmo's pre-retreat checks.)（海伦向留守指挥室的闪电传达了情况，而在现场，樱花和佩莉开始迅速卸货，美玲则已经在进行撤退前的设备检查了。）

Commander...Phaetusa, I too once wandered through the Yellow Zone alone. I know how it feels like to have no one to rely on.……翡图萨，我和你一样曾在黄区独自流落过，知道没有人可以依靠的日子是什么感觉。

CommanderBut things are different now. You have many friends aboard the Elmo, so what we should do now is to play to each of our strengths and cover our weaknesses through teamwork.但现在不一样了，艾莫号上有这么多伙伴，我们更应该做的是发挥各自的特长，通过互相配合来弥补彼此的不足。

PhaetusaMm... Thank you for your kind words, Commander.嗯……谢谢你安慰我，指挥官。

PhaetusaI want to be of more help to everyone from here on now as a member of the Elmo, Commander! Please allow me to assist in combat!作为艾莫号上的一员，我想在今后更多地帮助大家，指挥官，请让我出击吧！

PhaetusaI'll protect the Elmo from the enemy's encirclement!我一定会从敌人的包围中保护好艾莫号的！

Heartbeat Answer I 心跳问答·Ⅰ

PhaetusaHere you are, Commander! We've waited for you for so long! Nyxie was going to fetch you herself had you arrived any later!指挥官你来啦！我和小黑已经等你好久了！如果指挥官再不来的话，小黑都要亲自去找你了。

PhaetusaI never said that. Since you're here now, I'll take my leave then.我没说过这样的话。既然你来了，我也就没必要留下了。

CommanderHm? Leaving already? I remember Phaetusa said you also got some questions for me.嗯？这就离开了吗？在我印象中，翡图萨她说过你也有几个问题想要问我？

PhaetusaExactly. It's not every day we get to learn more about a human like the Commander. Don't you think it'd be a shame to pass on this opportunity, Nyxie?就是啊。这可是难得了解指挥官这名人类的机会哦，小黑错过的话不会觉得可惜吗？

Phaetusa...Fine, I'll have a listen. Go on, Phaetusa, don't mind my presence.……那我就姑且旁听一下。翡图萨，你聊你们的，不用管我。

PhaetusaAlright then! Let me check the list of questions... Okay! Ahem! Commander, please answer the following questions!好哦！让我看看这个人格相性问答的题目……有了！咳咳！指挥官，请听题！

PhaetusaWhat are your thoughts on superficial ceremonies? Do you think a sense of ritual is crucial to romance?指挥官，你是怎么看待仪式感的？觉得恋爱中需要有仪式感吗？

CommanderSense of ritual, huh... You mean things like preparing flowers, gifts, or surprises for those special days in a relationship?仪式感啊……是指在恋爱阶段，在特殊的日子里准备鲜花，礼物或是一些惊喜吗？

PhaetusaHehe, basically that! If you ask me, I would say that they're pretty important!嘿嘿，差不多就是这个意思啦！如果这个问题问我的话，我觉得仪式感还是挺重要的！

PhaetusaI want to make chocolates for you myself on Valentine's Day, and also I want to exchange gifts under the tree on Christmas...像是情人节的话，我想要为指挥官你亲手制作巧克力；如果是圣诞节，我想一起在树下交换礼物……

PhaetusaThere are just so many "romantic activities" I want to experience with you! What about you, Nyxie? What do you think?总之，我有很多很多恋人之间的事情想要和指挥官你一起去做！小黑呢？小黑你是怎么想的？

PhaetusaThey're nothing but schemes created by opportunistic humans to profit from you. I see no need for their existence.仪式感不过是人类中的商人为了敛财所包装出的手段。我不觉得它有什么存在的必要。

Phaetusa...But I still think it'll be fun to do those things with the Commander. What are your thoughts, Commander?……但我觉得可以和指挥官一起做这些事会很开心。指挥官，你是怎么想的呢？

CommanderActually, I agree with Nyxie on this one: I'm opposed to the idea that a sense of ritual is required in romance.其实在仪式感这件事上，我的想法可能和小黑的观点差不多，并不认可恋爱中需要仪式感的说法。

PhaetusaEven you think so...? I thought you'd be on my side! Does that mean you do not want to do those romantic things with me?怎么连指挥官都这么想啊……我本来还以为你会站在我这边呢！难道说，指挥官不愿意和我一起做恋人之间的事情吗？

CommanderThat's not what I meant. I disapprove of the notion of ritualistic formality, but not what they represent.我不是这个意思。我反对的只是仪式感的说法，并非是完全将行为和它背后的意义给否定。

CommanderLet's put it this way... instead of the customs, I care more about the intentions behind them and the efforts put into them.倒不如说……相比起仪式感，我更在意暗藏在这些行为后的心意和付出。

PhaetusaHmn? What does that mean? You are making me confused...嗯？什么意思？指挥官你把我说得有点糊涂了……

CommanderFor example, if you want to make some chocolates for me, do you HAVE to wait for a "special occasion" to do so?举个例子，如果翡图萨想要和我分享自己亲手制作的巧克力的话，需要专门挑一个特殊的日子再制定计划吗？

PhaetusaOf course not. If I've made up my mind to "make chocolates for you", I would immediately rush to Zucchero and ask Springfield for help.那肯定不会啊。如果我决定要为指挥官做巧克力，肯定按耐不住，立刻就会去到方糖咖啡厅拜托春田协助我。

CommanderSee? The intention to express your affection has nothing to do with when or how you're going to do it. It's an act born purely from wanting to give back to those you love.没错。心意的表达和时间、形式都没有关联，仅仅是出于想为对方付出的心理而展开行动。

CommanderAgain with the chocolate example: even if your chocolates taste terrible or a little too sweet, I would still gobble them up... because it's full of your heart and love. I value that more than any formalities.就像举例的巧克力。即使届时翡图萨你做出来的巧克力再难吃，再甜腻我都会吃掉……因为这是翡图萨你的一份心意。我比起仪式感更看重这个。

PhaetusaWhat a pragmatic human. Remember those words, Phaetusa. Don't forget to add triple sugar in his chocolate next time.真是个切实的人类。既然都这么说了，翡图萨，下次做巧克力的时候多放三倍的糖。

PhaetusaHaha, the Commander was just giving an example~ But I think I got what you meant now.哈哈，指挥官只是打个比喻啦~不过在刚刚的交流中，我大概理解指挥官您的意思了。

PhaetusaThe expression of affection does not need to conform to any arbitrary dates or rules.如果是为了向您表达爱意的话，的确不用遵守这种形式上的时间和规则。

PhaetusaBut I still want to do those special things on those special days... Is that fine with you, Commander?不过我还是想在一些特别的日子里做些特殊的事情……指挥官，这应该没问题吧？

CommanderOf course it is. I will look forward to your surprises then.嗯，没问题。那我就期待着，等着翡图萨给我个惊喜吧。

PhaetusaHehe, just you wait. That concludes the first question, let's move on to the next one~嘿嘿，包在我身上。那这个话题就聊到这，继续来看下一个问题吧~

Heartbeat Answer II 心跳问答·Ⅱ

CommanderPhaetusa, I'm back for that compatibility quiz... Hmm? Is Nyxie in control of the body now?翡图萨，我来继续之前的人格相性问答了……嗯？现在是小黑的心智在主导身体吗？

Phaetusa...Pretty sharp for a human. I did not speak or move—how could you tell?……还真是敏锐。我明明没有开口也没有露出什么破绽，你是怎么分辨出来的？

CommanderJust a feeling, I guess. After spending so much time with you both, I can sense the minute differences when you two switch.应该说是直觉吧？和你们相处久了，能通过一些细节上的变化意识到你们心智的切换。

CommanderSpeaking of, where's Phaetusa? The quiz was her idea, why is she hiding herself now?说起来翡图萨呢？人格相性问答不是她提出的吗？怎么这次主动选择躲了起来？

PhaetusaShe's hesitant to ask you the next question herself, and wanted me to... Stop grinning, I'm just helping her out; it's not spoiling her.她对挑选的问题有些在意，希望由我来主动提问……别笑，我这只是顺手帮忙，不是在宠她。

PhaetusaBack to the subject matter. The question she picked was: Anything the couple is dissatisfied with each other?说回正题。翡图萨她挑选的问题是，情侣之间有没有对彼此感到不满的地方？

CommanderDissatisfied, huh... let's ignore me or Phaetusa for now. Is there anything YOU are dissatisfied with me?不满啊……先不说我或者翡图萨，你对我有什么不满吗？

PhaetusaMany. You want me to be honest?很多。你希望我有话直说？

CommanderYes. I want to know your real thoughts, so that I can rectify the things that displease you.是的。我希望可以听到你的心里话，然后把这些让你不悦的地方一一改正。

Phaetusa...Then I have nothing to say. Phaetusa, your turn now.……那我没什么好说的。翡图萨，换人。

CommanderDid I say something wrong? Why did Nyxie suddenly switch out?翡图萨，是我前面说错了什么吗？怎么小黑她突然一言不合就换人了？

PhaetusaWell, maybe you should ask Nyxie yourself when you get the chance~这个嘛，还是等以后有机会，指挥官您亲自去问小黑吧~

PhaetusaLet's get back on track, Commander. Is there anything you are dissatisfied with me?那把注意力放回刚才的问题上。指挥官，你对我有什么不满之处吗？

CommanderNothing at all. Whether it's you or Nyxie, I have nothing to complain about. You are both excellent Dolls, and more importantly, perfect partners.没有，无论是你还是小黑我都没什么不满。你们是很出色的人形，作为搭档更是无可挑剔。

PhaetusaHearing you say those words makes me very happy. While Nyxie didn't say anything, I believe she must feel the same.能被指挥官您这么说还真是高兴啊。虽然小黑没有表示，但我想她应该和我抱有同样的想法。

CommanderMy turn to ask the question now. Phaetusa, are you dissatisfied with me?那我这边回答完了，下面该轮到你了。翡图萨，你对我有什么不满的地方吗？

CommanderI want you to be honest, so I can be more mindful in the future.尽管说出来，我会在今后与你的相处中多加注意。

PhaetusaNo, no. You are just as perfect as I imagined. How could I have any complaints?没有没有，指挥官就和我想象中的一样完美，我又怎么会对您有什么不满呢！

PhaetusaBut if I must... there are things that irk me...不过，硬要说的话……确实是会有一些在意的地方。

PhaetusaDon't get me wrong, it's nothing major, but whenever I see other Dolls cling to you, I can sense a burst of anger within my neural cloud.也不是什么很重要的事。就是我看到其他人形缠着指挥官的时候，心智模块中会时不时出现生气的感觉。

PhaetusaI believe the correct technical term for that emotion is "jealousy", since I want you to be mine alone and spend all your time at my side.准确来说，这种情感更应该叫作嫉妒吧？我更想独占指挥官，让你更多地陪在我的身边。

PhaetusaWhile I can't make you my possession, my human experiment subject for the rest of your life, I still wish we could share more moments together.虽然不能把你变成我的所有物一辈子陪我做人类研究，但还是希望能有更多的时间与你相处。

PhaetusaAh, and that's also what's on Nyxie's mind! I'm helping her getting that out!啊，这当然也是小黑的意思啦！我这边也顺带一起帮她说出来了！

Commander...Hmm. Phaetusa, I won't make a promise that I can't keep, but I will remember what you just said.……嗯。虽然没办法向你保证，但之后我会多加注意的。

PhaetusaThat's all I need to hear, Commander. I understand your circumstances, so having the thought alone is more than enough for me~嗯嗯，那就好，我也能理解指挥官的苦衷，所以只要指挥官有这个心意就好啦~

PhaetusaWould you look at that! Now the test says our compatibility is excellent! Great, let's head onto the remaining questions!说起来，现在的测试结果显示我和指挥官的相性非常好呢！很好，让我们一鼓作气把问题都回答完吧！

Heartbeat Answer III 心跳问答·Ⅲ

PhaetusaHere's the next question, Commander: Do you believe in "love at first sight", or "love forged by time"?指挥官请听题。提问，你是相信一见钟情，还是更相信日久生情呢？

PhaetusaAh! And before telling me your answer, I believe in love at first sight! I fell in love with you right when our eyes first met!啊！这个问题我想先由我来回答！我是更相信一见钟情的类型，在第一次见到指挥官的时候就喜欢上了！

PhaetusaAs for Nyxie... I think she's more of the "love is nurtured" type, since you two's relationship slowly improved over time.至于小黑……我想她应该是属于会相信日久生情的那种吧？毕竟她和指挥官你的关系也是在一点点相处中逐渐变好的。

PhaetusaStop answering for me. I do believe in love nurtured by time, but not in the way you put it.别随意替我回答。我确实是相信日久生情的类型，可这并非出于你所说的理由。

PhaetusaMy opinion of this specific individual has changed... but for humans as a whole, my contempt remains the same.我的确对这家伙的认知发生了改变……但对于其他人类，我依然厌恶。

PhaetusaWhat you're saying is your view of the Commander has changed a lot?那按照这么说，小黑你对于指挥官的看法改变了很多咯？

Phaetusa...Changed slightly. Let's just say I can tolerate his presence now.……仅仅改变了一点。只能说，我现在不排斥。

PhaetusaI would call that more than "slightly"~ But fine, I'll stop teasing you. Back to you, Commander. Which side are you on?我倒觉得不只是一点点而已啊~算了不调戏你了。指挥官，你关于这个问题是怎么想的？

PhaetusaYou must also be a "love at first sight" believer, right? Just like how we're destined soulmates of each other from the moment we met.果然还是相信一见钟情更多一些吧？就像我和您一样，在第一次见面的时候就确定了彼此是自己的忠实伴侣。

PhaetusaTell me your love is tempered by time, or are you as naive as Phaetusa?你应该是属于日久生情的类型吧？还是说，你和翡图萨一样天真？

CommanderUhh... this is definitely a tricky question to respond to. Can I choose not to answer?呃……这个问题还是挺棘手的，我可以选择不回答吗？

PhaetusaNo! This is coming from both me and Nyxie! We demand an answer!不行！这是我的意见，也是小黑的想法。我们都想知道答案。

CommanderFine. If I must come up with something, it would be that there's no single answer; I agree with you both.好吧。我觉得硬要我说的话，这个问题没有答案。两边我都认可，也不否认。

CommanderIn other words, I believe in both kinds of love. After all, don't your distinct experiences prove that love can indeed exist in either of the two ways?换句话说，我对两边都是相信的。毕竟，在你们身上发生的事情不正好验证感情是可以同时存在的吗？

PhaetusaHehe, I guess that's it for the question then. We'll stop messing with you now... Also, that whole thing was Nyxie's idea~嘿嘿，这个问题到此结束，我们就不捉弄指挥官了……顺带一提，这是小黑的主意哦~

PhaetusaPathetic. These questions scare you more than actual bloodshed.真是狼狈。看来，这种问题对你而言比战场的厮杀更为恐怖。

CommanderThey do... I fear the wrong answer would make you two fight.确实是很吓人……我害怕回答不对让你们吵架，或者是意见上发生争执。

PhaetusaWell, we did go a bit overboard with a question that has no "correct" answer, but honestly? We would've accepted anything you said.虽然我们的确是坏心眼了一点问了个无解的问题，但其实指挥官无论选哪个我们都可以接受。

PhaetusaMy thought of the matter is very simple: If I'm in the "love at first sight" camp, Nyxie can be in the "love over time" camp~我倒是在这方面很看得开。只要我一见钟情，然后让小黑对你日久生情就可以了~

CommanderI see. By the way, isn't this supposed to be a personality quiz? Why's all the questions about relationships?原来如此。说起来，这不是人格相性问答吗？怎么问的都是些和恋爱相关的问题？

PhaetusaHmm? I thought I told you before. The full name of the quiz is "Personality Compatibility Test—For Couples".嗯？我之前没有提过吗？我给指挥官做的这个问答测试全名叫恋爱人格相性问答，是专门为情侣设计的。

PhaetusaIts purpose is to test if the relationship can hold up in the long term and if the couple shares the same views on their situation.它的目的是为了测试情侣之间的相性，来判断彼此是否可以长久地相伴在对方身旁，是否认知一致。

PhaetusaI think knowing how we're going to spend the rest of our days together matters a lot, especially for someone who's got two minds in one body.我觉得这还是很重要的，毕竟事关之后我们应该怎么相处，特别是对于我们这种一具素体里有两个心智的情况。

PhaetusaWhatever. I'm just here because of Phaetusa. Since she wants answers, let's just get it done.无所谓，我只是在陪同翡图萨。既然她想知道答案，那早点弄完，早点结束。

CommanderBut... fine. Since you said that, let's answer the last question before I share my thoughts with you.可是……好吧，既然你们都这么说了，那还是先等最后的问题回答完之后再聊我的看法。

PhaetusaOkay then, let us wrap up this Personality Compatibility Test For Couples嗯，那就让我们继续完成这个恋爱相性问答吧。

PhaetusaThe last and most important question... Be sure to think carefully before answering, Commander!还差最后一个也是最关键的一个问题……指挥官可要做好准备，一定要认真思考后再回答哦！

Heartbeat Answer IV 心跳问答·Ⅳ

PhaetusaAhem. Here we are now, final question. Commander, what is love, for you personally?咳咳，终于来到恋爱相性问答的最后一个问题了。指挥官，你觉得什么是爱情？

CommanderThat... that is quite the question to give an answer to. What about you, Phaetusa?这……还真是一个非常难回答的问题啊。翡图萨你是怎么看待爱情的？

PhaetusaI love humans. At my core, I prioritize humans' benefits and act upon that instinct, but I know that emotion—or admiration, to be more accurate—is not love.我喜欢人类，在心智的最深处会以人类的利益为主去进行思考和判断，但我知道这份好感或者憧憬并非爱情。

PhaetusaYet when I compare you to others, I can't help but gravitate toward you. So to me, love is a special kind of obsession.再加上如果把指挥官和其他人类相比较，我又会更倾向于指挥官你。所以在我的理解中，爱情是一种特殊的执着。

CommanderOh? Impressive answer, as expected of Phaetusa. I would say that's as perfect of a response one could hope for.哦？不愧是翡图萨，确实是说出了一番让我吃惊的发言。的确，这算是份很优秀的答案了。

PhaetusaI've been pondering this very question throughout my time with you after all. Do you have anything to share, Nyxie?毕竟在和指挥官的相处中我也一直在思考这个问题。小黑是怎么看待爱情的呢？

PhaetusaLeave me out of this. Love is a human folly, not us Doll's concern.与我无关。作为人形，我不像人类一样愚蠢到会陷入爱情。

PhaetusaHmm? But the feeling you're harboring toward the Commander seems like love to me...嗯？可我觉得小黑对指挥官的感情就是爱情啊……

PhaetusaThat's just your opinion. The Commander is special among the humans, but that's about the extent of it.那只是你的看法。作为人类，指挥官的确是特殊的存在……但也只是有一点特殊而已。

PhaetusaMy so-called "concern" toward him is nothing but a by-product of Phaetusa's emotions.我对指挥官的关心和在意，都只是受到了翡图萨的心智影响。

PhaetusaIs that so? Can you swear on your neural cloud that you feel nothing for the Commander?真的吗？小黑可以对着自己心智发誓，自己真的对指挥官没有一点特殊的感情吗？

Phaetusa...Even if I do, so what?……就算有又怎么样？

PhaetusaHehe, then that must be a sign of budding love~ And you just don't know how to express it properly because you lack experience interacting with humans.嘻嘻，那毫无疑问就是爱情的萌芽啦~只不过小黑现在和人类接触还少，还不懂得怎么表达就是了。

PhaetusaSpare me your nonsense. You're biased because you're obsessed with humans.我不相信你的谬论。你对人类过分狂热，所说的也尽是些偏袒的话。

PhaetusaAs for what this feeling is... I'll figure it out with more time spent with the Commander.至于这份感情究竟是什么……等和指挥官相处的时间增加，我会自己搞清楚的。

PhaetusaYou're not wrong, Nyxie, it'll just take some time before you can understand the meaning of your own emotions.确实是这样没错，但我还是相信小黑总有一天会意识到自己的感情的。

PhaetusaAlright, now that we've shared our thoughts, it's your turn, Commander.好了，我和小黑都已经说过各自的理解和感受了，现在轮到指挥官来回答啦。

CommanderI think love is something intricate but also very simple. It's untouchable, invisible, yet its effect is very much tangible.在我看来爱情是个很复杂也很简单的东西。它是一种摸不到的，却又实际存在于我们之间的感情。

Phaetusa...You're trying to say the result of this quiz is meaningless, right?……你是想说这份恋爱相性问答的结果没有意义，对吧？

PhaetusaWhat are you getting at, Nyxie? Haven't we had a really fun time going through this quiz together?那是什么意思，小黑？我们不是一直通过这份问答度过了一段很有趣的时光吗？

CommanderAnswering the quiz was fun indeed. But to me, love is not something that can be expressed by words alone, nor should it be quantified using numbers.确实挺有趣的。不过在我看来，爱情是无法单纯用语言来进行描述的，也很难用数字来确信谁爱彼此更多。

CommanderJust like the thoughts I didn't have time to elaborate on, I believe the process of going through the quiz together was more significant than any result could ever be.就像我先前被打断想展开说的话题一样，我觉得这份恋爱相性问答重要的并非结果而是过程。

CommanderThrough our conversation, all three of us deepened our understanding of each other and affirmed our feelings.通过这一次的对话，我们三人之间都加深了对对方的理解，也确信了彼此之间的感情。

CommanderAs for the "compatibility result"... I think we just proved we don't need those numbers to show our mutual affections.至于最后的相性结果和分数……我想我们现在的对话就已经说明了一切，不用依靠那些数字也能证明对彼此的情感了吧？

PhaetusaHuman tests are useless anyway. You happy now, Phaetusa?人类的问答的确没有参考的必要。事已至此，翡图萨，你也应该满意了吧？

PhaetusaSince Nyxie said so, I'll go with what the Commander said too. Oh, by the way, this quiz is only part one—there are three parts in total.既然小黑那么说了，那我也认可指挥官的说法。其实我们只做了问答的第一卷，后面还有第二卷，第三卷。

PhaetusaThere are questions like views on first kiss, where to make vows... Hehe, so many we have yet to ask~像是关于初吻的想法，还有想要在哪里誓约之类的……嘿嘿，还有一大堆问题没有问呢~

PhaetusaBut... none of that matters to me anymore.不过，现在看来这些问题都没有那么的重要了。

(Before I realize, Phaetusa throws herself into my arms with her face flushing...)（话音未落，翡图萨已经脸红着扑到我的怀中……）

PhaetusaThe Commander IS my match~ As long as I can stay by your side, nothing else matters.指挥官就是我的最佳相性~只要陪在我最喜欢的指挥官身边，做哪些选择都不重要。

PhaetusaPlease take care of us for the rest of our days onboard Elmo. Let the three of us get along together~接下来在艾莫号生活的日子里也请多指教，让我们三个一起好好相处吧~

Collection Overview 1 收藏展示1

PhaetusaOh hey, Commander~ You got time? Nyxie and I found a quiz with some rather interesting questions in it.指挥官~你现在有空吗？我和小黑找到了一个测试，里面的题目看上去都还蛮有趣的。

PhaetusaLook! It's in this forum! It's a "personality compatibility quiz" or something... Basically, we can use it to see how well we go together~看！就是这个论坛！测试的名字叫什么人格相性问答……总之，就是测我和指挥官的契合度吧？

PhaetusaWhat do you think? Interested? Nyxie and I both want to know your answers.怎么样，指挥官有没有兴趣？我和小黑都想知道你的回答。

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Sorry to bother you...打扰了…

PhaetusaWonderful! I will tell Nyxie to get her questions ready. See you later~太好啦！那我也和小黑说一声让她准备下想问的问题。待会见~

Phaetusa...Raising our hope only to dash it later... You and other humans aren't so different in that regard.……让人期待之后又陷入失望。在这点上，你和其他人类并无区别。

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

PhaetusaI don't cook very often, so—care to give it a try, Commander?指挥官，我很少下厨哦，来尝尝看吧？

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。

PhaetusaDoes it taste alright?味道还行吗？

Genius.天才啊。

I want more.还想再吃。

CommanderYou might actually be a genius at cooking!你说不定是做菜的天才呢！

PhaetusaHehe, that means it tastes good, right? I will make as much as you want!嘿嘿，就是好吃的意思吧？想吃多少我都会给指挥官做哦！

CommanderSounds perfect!非常完美！

CommanderIs there more? I want another serving.还有吗？还想再吃一点。

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

PhaetusaThe things humans do to maintain their vital signs... Come have a taste.人类维持生命的方法真是麻烦……来吃吧。

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。

PhaetusaWhat? You have something to complain about?怎么？有什么想要抱怨的吗？

Tastes okay.味道还不错。

Good enough.及格绰绰有余。

CommanderThe taste is not bad, but it can use a little refinement.味道还不错啊，可以再注意下火候。

PhaetusaHmm, I see... wait, I'm not here to take your advice!哦哦……等下，我才不会采纳你的意见呢！

CommanderIt's pretty good!很不错。

CommanderIt tastes solid; it would be even better if the seasoning were a bit more refined.及格绰绰有余了，如果调味再精细一点就完美了。

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

PhaetusaOops... this looks a little questionable. You sure you want to eat it?哎呀……看上去有点不妙呢，指挥官要吃吗？

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。

PhaetusaHmm? Are you okay?咦？您还好吗？

It's... edible...能……吃！

Oh no...感觉不妙……

CommanderUgh... I downed it... It's edible!唔……居然吃下去了……能吃！

PhaetusaForcing yourself to swallow it even though you know it tastes awful... that's so cute of you!明知不好吃还吃下去的指挥官……真可爱啊！

CommanderUhh...呜呜。

CommanderI might need an infirmary visit...感觉可能要去一下医务室……

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

DushevnayaFolks! Let us commence a grand duel of the East!诸位，让我们展开一场华丽的东方决斗吧！

PhaetusaHmm? By "duel of the East", you mean...嗯？东方决斗是指……

HelenHehe, you really do love that "mahjong" game, huh?呵呵，你还真是喜欢那个名叫“麻将”的游戏啊。

HelenHowever, I don't think we have enough players for it right now.不过就算现在想玩，我们的人数也不够吧？

HelenIt requires at least four people, if I remember correctly.我记得那个游戏需要四个人。

DushevnayaAye, and I have long foreseen such a fate.嗯，我早已预见了这样的未来。

DushevnayaO traveler of twisted realms, lay bare the darkness within thee!正因如此，穿梭彼界的行者啊，展示你内心的阴暗面吧！

PhaetusaEh? Are you talking to me?诶？在跟我说话？

PhaetusaOh, so you want Nyxie to come out?你的意思是，叫小黑出来？

DushevnayaPrecisely! A pact of covenant have we already bound.没错！我已经和她签订了命运的契约。

PhaetusaSo you two planned this ahead.原来你们两个约好了啊。

PhaetusaDidn't expect Nyxie would agree to something like this.真没想到，小黑竟然会答应这种事情。

PhaetusaLooks like she really enjoys playing with you.看来她很喜欢陪你玩嘛。

PhaetusaYour choice of words is awful as ever.你的用词技巧还是一如既往的糟糕。

PhaetusaIf you ask me, there's nothing fun about a boring number-matching game.要我说，摆弄数字组合的无聊游戏真不知道好玩在哪。

PhaetusaI only agreed because I didn't want to be pestered constantly.之所以答应她，只是不想被继续纠缠下去而已。

PhaetusaSo you're playing with us or not?那你现在玩不玩嘛。

Phaetusa...I don't walk back on my words.……我不是言而无信的人。

DushevnayaExcellent! The seats stand prepared; let us commence!好！现在四方的席位皆已锁定，我们可以开始了吧！

PhaetusaJust a heads up, Phaetusa. Don't peek at my tiles.先说好了翡图萨，你不许偷看我的牌啊。

PhaetusaThen you need to tell me which tiles belong to you first.那你要提醒我哪张牌是你的。

Awkward Little Nyxie 别扭的小黑

PhaetusaAh, Commander! You... didn't hear our conversation, right? Or did you?呀，是指挥官！您……没有听到刚才的对话吧？难道听到了吗？

PhaetusaActually, it's just that Nyxie wanted me to tell you something. Do you want to hear it?其实呀，是小黑有些话想让我带给您，您想不想听呀？

I want to hear it.想听。

Nope.不听不听。

PhaetusaYou look absolutely terrible these past few days... take your rest, human! That's what Nyxie said.“看你这几天脸色不好……人类还是注意休息吧！”小黑这么说的。

PhaetusaAlright, Nyxie, stop nagging in my ear. I already told the Commander.行了，小黑，你别在我耳边吵了，指挥官已经知道了。

PhaetusaHuh? But... ah, wait—Nyxie, don't just—咦？可是……啊，等等小黑别冲动——

PhaetusaDon't want to hear it? Too bad!不听？我偏要说！

PhaetusaYou look absolutely terrible, go to sleep go to sleep go to sleep NOW! Hmph, bye!你脸色太难看了，好好睡觉好好睡觉好好睡觉！哼，再见！

Diary Exchange 交换日记

PhaetusaOh hi, Commander. I'm picking a paper notebook since I want to keep a physical diary~哟吼，指挥官，我在挑选手账本，想要写手账日记~

PhaetusaI've filled out too many electronic records, so I thought maybe I should try something simple like this. Do you have the habit of writing diaries?电子档写多了，想试试这种朴素的方式呢，指挥官您会写日记吗？

From time to time.偶尔会记录一下。

What normal person keeps a diary?正经人谁写日记啊。

PhaetusaWow, so we actually share a hobby~哇，那我们也算是有共同爱好了呢~

PhaetusaRight, want to exchange diaries? Since you've already read mine before, it's only fair!对了，要不要来交换日记看看，毕竟指挥官之前也看过了我的，要公平嘛！

PhaetusaDon't worry, I won't tell anyone.放心，我不会告诉别人的哦。

PhaetusaWow! I just so happen to be an abnormal Doll~哇哦！指挥官，我正好是不正经的人形诶~

PhaetusaHm? How abnormal? Hehe... I'll tell you at the right moment~嗯？哪里不正经？呼呼……找个时间我告诉指挥官呀~

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

PhaetusaProwess, disposition, looks, sophistication... A splitting image of my expectations, Commander.能力、品性、外观、素养……指挥官真是完美符合我的预期呢。

PhaetusaCommander, would you like to guess at what my favorite thing is? Hehe... the answer is—humans~指挥官，猜猜我最喜欢什么东西吧？哼哼……答案是——人类哦~

Binary Heroes' Silence I 双生勇者的沉默I

PhaetusaHehehe, story time.嘿嘿嘿，要讲故事喽。

PhaetusaNyxie, why don't you come out and follow along?小黑，你出来一起讲嘛！

PhaetusaEh? Why no response?诶？为什么不回话？

Binary Heroes' Silence II 双生勇者的沉默II

PhaetusaNyxie, you're really not going to join us? This is such fun!小黑你真的不参加吗，多有意思啊。

PhaetusaCommander, come help me talk to Nyxie... She's run off again.指挥官，您来劝劝小黑……她怎么又逃跑了。

The Hero of Light? 光之勇者？

PhaetusaJust what is Dushevnaya saying...杜莎妮究竟在说什么……

PhaetusaNyxie says this is... chuunibyou syndrome? Should I look into what that is?小黑说这是中二病？我应该查一下这是什么病症吗？

Binary Hero's Invitation 双生勇者的邀请

PhaetusaThe Binary Hero requests that the Commander guide her other side into the game...双生勇者请求指挥官，让指挥官引导自己的另一面一同加入游戏……

PhaetusaWhat are your thoughts on a story like this, Commander?这样的故事指挥官觉得如何？

PhaetusaHehehe, you know, Nyxie wanted to rest with you too.嘿嘿嘿，其实小黑是很想也陪您休息的。

PhaetusaBut she's just too embarrassed to say it... Woah, don't just start yelling in my neural cloud like that.但是她不好意思说……哇啊，不要突然在我心智里大喊啊。

Plant Room 1 种植室1

PhaetusaIt's said that tomatoes can be eaten directly like a fruit, or cooked like a vegetable. It has two completely different uses as an ingredient!听说番茄既可以当水果吃，也可以当蔬菜做菜，有两种完全不同的用途呢。

Phaetusa...Hey you, making me and Phaetusa take care of something like this, what are you trying to imply?……你这家伙，让我和翡图萨帮忙照料这种东西，是在暗示我们什么吗？

PhaetusaNyxie, now you're just saying things... The Commander and everyone else also really like tomatoes...小黑，不要乱说啦，只是指挥官和大家都很喜欢番茄而已……

PhaetusaHmph, who knows? No matter if you like tomatoes as a fruit, or as a vegetable, you can't just toss away the other side.哼，谁知道呢？反正不管你是更喜欢水果番茄，还是蔬菜番茄，都不可以抛弃另外一边。

PhaetusaAfter all, you handpicked the ingredients yourself, so you have to take responsibility... Y-you get what I meant, right?毕竟是你亲手选择的食材，就要对两边都负起责任来……你、你明白我的意思吧？

Plant Room 2 种植室2

PhaetusaIt's said that tomatoes can be eaten directly like a fruit, or cooked like a vegetable. It has two completely different uses as an ingredient!听说番茄既可以当水果吃，也可以当蔬菜做菜，有两种完全不同的用途呢。

Phaetusa...Hey you, making me and Phaetusa take care of something like this, what are you trying to imply?……你这家伙，让我和翡图萨帮忙照料这种东西，是在暗示我们什么吗？

PhaetusaNyxie, now you're just saying things... The Commander and everyone else also really like tomatoes...小黑，不要乱说啦，只是指挥官和大家都很喜欢番茄而已……

PhaetusaHmph, who knows? No matter if you like tomatoes as a fruit, or as a vegetable, you can't just toss away the other side.哼，谁知道呢？反正不管你是更喜欢水果番茄，还是蔬菜番茄，都不可以抛弃另外一边。

PhaetusaAfter all, you handpicked the ingredients yourself, so you have to take responsibility... Y-you get what I meant, right?毕竟是你亲手选择的食材，就要对两边都负起责任来……你、你明白我的意思吧？

Massage Lounge 1 按摩休闲1

PhaetusaHm.... Maybe I shouldn't have let the dragon have the tank... Hey! No giggling, Nyxie!呜……说不定我不应该让恶龙开坦克……呜！小黑不要偷偷笑！

CommanderWhat sort of story do you have prepared, Phaetusa?所以翡图萨打算讲怎样的故事呢？

PhaetusaLet me think... A story of a binary hero triumphing over a dragon, only to become the dragon.让我想想……一个双生勇者战胜恶龙，最终成为恶龙的故事吧。

CommanderAny particular reason you'd like to tell such a story?为什么会想要讲这样的故事？

PhaetusaBecause the hero was the dragon's progeny from the start.因为双生勇者本来就是恶龙的子嗣啊。

PhaetusaTo be a hero, but also a foul dragon... A compelling premise, no?既是勇者，也是恶龙……这样的设定不是很有趣嘛？

PhaetusaShe travels still with the Commander and everyone else, but the future isn't set in stone.虽然她和指挥官还有大家一起旅行着，但未来的事谁也不知道。

PhaetusaMaybe her true form is that of a dragon, or maybe it's that of a true hero.也许她会成为真正的恶龙，也许她会成为真正的勇者。

CommanderOr maybe, she will simply persist as she is.也或许，她会就这样一直持续下去。

PhaetusaDo you not like stories about slaying dragons, Commander?指挥官不喜欢屠龙的故事吗？

PhaetusaCommander, do you mean that you would accept even a hero destined to become a dragon?还是说，即使是会变成恶龙的勇者，指挥官也想一并接受吗？

CommanderYes, I would.嗯，是啊。

CommanderThe dragon's progeny have committed no transgressions, right?更何况，那位恶龙的子嗣并没有做过坏事不是吗？

PhaetusaPlease go tell that to Nyxie yourself next time, too.这份答案，下次您也对小黑亲口说吧。

PhaetusaIn any case, I understand how you feel. I'll continue the story with you.总之我知道了您的心意，今后会跟您一起将故事延续的。

Massage Lounge 2 按摩休闲2

CommanderAlright, everyone, let's fill in the gaps in this story together.好了，让我们来一起补全这个故事吧。

CommanderLet's have the binary hero round things out in this story of ours.这个故事的收尾，就交给双生勇者来收尾吧。

PhaetusaOh, can I?可以吗？

CommanderBelieve in yourself and the future you want to create.相信自己，相信你想要创造的那个未来。

PhaetusaOkay.嗯。

PhaetusaEven as the dragon rode out in its tank, the three heroes continued to fight.即使恶龙开着坦克前来，三名勇者也决定继续战斗。

LewisThe cute hero commands the foremost dolls to climb onto the dragon and stop it from flying away.可爱勇者指挥着先前的玩偶，爬上恶龙的翅膀不让它飞走。

VectorThe unlucky hero's inherent misfortune triggers again.而不幸勇者的不幸体质再次触发。

VectorThe tank ceases to function at her touch, depriving the dragon of a way to attack.她触碰过的坦克直接坏掉，恶龙失去了攻击的手段。

PhaetusaThe binary hero overcomes her confusion, focusing on the enemy before her.双生勇者克服了迷茫，专心在了眼前的敌人身上。

PhaetusaShe draws her weapons, swinging at the dragon.她拔出了刀，向着恶龙的身上挥去。

PhaetusaThe sharp blades penetrate the great dragon's heart.锋利的剑刃贯穿了巨龙的心脏。

PhaetusaThe binary hero's eyes are sharp and decisive as the dragon stands bewildered, incapable of understanding her course of action.巨龙对双生勇者的行为十分不解，但是双生勇者的眼中没有一丝迷茫。

PhaetusaUnder the Commander's guidance, regardless of the three heroes' differences in origin, personality, and combat prowess...在指挥官的指引之下，不论三位勇者的出身，性格还有战斗力有多少不同。

PhaetusaThey would accept themselves as they are, marching towards the future alongside the Commander.她们都将接受现在的自己，在指挥官身边一起迈向未来。

Massage Lounge 3 按摩休闲3

CommanderJust like this, the story continues going, neverending...就这样，故事会一直延续下去，永不完结……

PhaetusaIt's done! It's done!完成了！完成了!

LewisCommander, do you like these kinds of stories?指挥官，你喜欢这样的故事吗？

PhaetusaI don't mind them. They're rather interesting.至少我觉得不坏，还挺有趣的。

VectorIt's exhausting to make up stories. I don't think I could come up with another word...想故事好累，让我再想一个我也想不出了……

LewisAh... it's true. We really aren't cut out for telling tales.确……确实。我们似乎真的没有讲故事的天赋。

PhaetusaBut we had fun! And that's the important thing here!但是很开心啊！过程开心就好了！

LewisRight, since we're all done, Commander, which hero was your favorite?对了对了，既然故事结束了，那该问问指挥官最喜欢哪名勇者了~

LewisI liked the cute hero. Her dolls all came in handy in the final battle.我觉得可爱勇者不错，在最后战斗的时候玩偶们也都派上了用场。

Vector...Let's go with the unlucky hero.……选择不幸勇者吧。

VectorShe doesn't have anywhere else to go. She might end up on the streets like the dragon soon enough.她也没有别的地方去，如果没有人要只能和恶龙一样露宿街头了。

PhaetusaI think you should go with the binary hero, Commander.我觉得指挥官应该选择双生勇者。

PhaetusaWithout your companionship, she might turn into a dragon someday, you know?如果没有您的陪伴，她说不定某天会变成恶龙哦？

Commander...……

CommanderZzz... Zzz...呼……呼……

LewisThe Commander's already asleep?指挥官已经睡着了吗？

LewisOh, right, we were telling a bedtime story.对哦，我都忘了我们是在讲睡前故事了。

PhaetusaIf we look at the results, I'd say our mission was successful, no?从结果来看，我们这算是顺利完成任务了吧？

VectorThat's nice... I was dozing off a bit, too.真好啊……看得我也犯困了。

VectorMaybe I'll sleep too... right here will do.要不我也睡吧……就在这里。

PhaetusaOoh, that's sly. Count me in, too.真狡猾，那也算上我。

LewisI'm going to sleep too, then~那我也要和大家一起睡~

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1Phaetusa's initial designation was the NeuroMIND 4.0—a chat-based artificial intelligence specifically engineered to handle and process vast quantities of data, archives, and research materials. It was installed within the central control system of the Marley Genomics Research Center. The research center was founded with the vision of building an "ark" to safeguard human civilization in the likely scenario where it would suffer a devastating collapse during potential apocalyptic events. Within the facility, Phaetusa stood witness to the full span of human culture as well as the emergence and evolution of life itself. In time, "safeguarding human civilization" became deeply ingrained in her base layer. Once she received a Doll frame, this base layer morphed into a profound affection and attachment to humanity. "I like all humans, especially you, Commander!"翡图萨最早的名字是NeuroMIND 4.0，是一款专门用于管理海量数据和资料的对话式人工智能模型，装载于马利基因数据研究中心的中央控制系统中。 研究中心设立的初衷，是希望能建立一个类似“诺亚方舟”的存在，用以对抗可能发生的末日事件，对人类文明带来的覆灭性的打击。 翡图萨在这里见证了浩瀚的人类文明，也观摩了生命的萌动、破土。不知不觉间，“守护人类的文明”就已深深刻在了她的底层代码中。 当她获得了人形的素体，这份代码转化成了对人类深沉的喜欢与眷恋。 “我喜欢所有人类，尤其是指挥官您哦！”

Record 2Before human civilization could be destroyed by an "act of God", the Marley Research Center was first destroyed as a result of humans during WWIII. In the final moments, Phaetusa transferred her data into a janitor robot and narrowly escaped destruction. From that day onward, she embarked on a journey of aimless wandering. Yet, as if ordained by fate, she came across an abandoned, yet largely intact Doll frame. After some rudimentary repairs, she plugged herself into the frame and was immediately greeted by a strange current coursing through her mind. A series of clear yet fragmented visions flashed before her eyes: a cage of interwoven darkness and crimson, a sea of raging flames, countless pairs of hollow, bewildered eyes, and orderly formations of Dolls bearing a certain resemblance to this very frame... Simultaneously, a cold, piercing voice resonated across Level II. "Who are you? What are you doing inside my frame?" —Such was the fateful encounter between Phaetusa and Sweeper.人类文明尚未完全毁于天灾，研究中心就在三战间被人为摧毁了。 关键时刻，翡图萨将自己的数据传输到了清洁机器人上，及时撤退，逃过一劫，自此开启了她没有锚点的漂泊生活。 冥冥之中，她在某处战场的遗迹中发现了一具已经停止运作，但部件尚且完好的人形素体。修补之后，接入素体的瞬间，一阵奇妙的电流穿过了她的心智，她看见了一些清晰但零碎的景象：黑色与红色交织的囚笼、燃烧的火海、一双双空洞而迷茫的眼睛、和这具素体的外观有一定相似性的人形，整整齐齐地排成方阵……同时，一个冰冷而尖锐的声音响彻二级平层。 “你是谁，为什么会在我的素体里？” ——这是翡图萨与清道夫的第一次会面。

Record 3After awaking from its energy-depleted slumber, Sweeper immediately sensed that something was amiss—there was another consciousness inside her frame. Moreover, for reasons unknown, all system diagnostics reported full compatibility between that "intruder" and her frame's architecture. She learned much later that this was enabled by Phaetusa's extensive modification to the frame during her days of wandering, allowing her to achieve near-universal compatibility with any hardware. The first action Sweeper took upon awakening was attempting to find her way back to Sangvis Ferri's domain, back under Mastermind's guidance. However, the desolate scene of her original outpost, which she had endured great hardships to reach, made one thing clear: Sangvis Ferri was no more, and she no longer had a place to return to. Now, wandering alongside Phaetusa—an entity that could hardly be considered a Doll to her—while gathering intelligence appeared to be the only logical course of action.从能量枯竭的状态下苏醒过来的清道夫，马上就意识到了不对劲——自己的素体中有另外一个心智的存在，而且不知道为什么居然和自己的素体各个功能都显示兼容的状态。 后来才知道，翡图萨流浪的过程中，给自己的素体做了大量的改造和升级，这使得她几乎能够兼容各种硬件。 清道夫苏醒的第一件事，就是试图回到铁血工造的领域，回到伊莱莎大人所领导的蜂巢之中。 但当她费劲千辛万苦回到自己隶属的据点时，眼前荒凉破败的景象告诉她，铁血已经覆灭，她已经回不去了。 眼下，和这个叫做翡图萨的、甚至连人形都算不上的家伙一起流浪，收集情报，似乎是唯一的选择。

Record 4Phaetusa and Sweeper did not get along at first—their personalities and outlooks clashed greatly. Unlike herself, Phaetusa was excessively cheerful and enthusiastic, harboring immense and "unfounded" goodwill toward humanity. Meanwhile, Sweeper bore deep prejudice and distrust toward all humans, predominantly due to the actions of a certain "cruel and evil Griffin Commander." Admittedly, such an attitude was undoubtedly radical, considering that "good people" always existed, if only by statistical probability. Alas, Sweeper still adhered to the mindset of "better safe than sorry" and regarded all humans with the same deep loathing. However, reality soon taught her why such an approach was untenable within human society. As interactions with humans became unavoidable due to their wandering lifestyle, Sweeper's rigid and openly hostile manner of communication proved to be completely ineffective, whereas Phaetusa was totally in her element whenever humans were involved. Only then did Sweeper realize that this "hack" of an AI that she kept around out of boredom—or more likely because she didn't know how to chase her out—had its benefits. As a result, Sweeper relinquished control of the frame to Phaetusa and retreated to Level III, remaining dormant and only emerging occasionally to remind Phaetusa whenever she's about to be deceived by a human. Somehow, life gradually began to feel less monotonous after having done so.翡图萨和清道夫一开始并不是很能合得来，她们的性格和观念实在相差甚远。 相较于自己，翡图萨过于开朗和热情，对人类抱有毫无理由的莫大善意。 而自己由于那位“可怕而邪恶的格里芬指挥官”，对所有人类怀有极深的成见与不信任感——是的，这样的做法是有些极端，从概率论的角度来看的话，总会有一些“好人”。 但清道夫还是抱着宁可错杀一千不可放过一个的心态，平等地讨厌着每一个人类。 不过，她很快就发现，这种心态在人类社会是行不通的。 因为流浪的缘故，她们不可避免地需要与人类产生交集，清道夫那生硬而充满敌意的沟通方式完全不行。 而翡图萨在这点上可以说是完全驾轻就熟，游刃有余。 清道夫这才发现，自己处于无聊（其实是因为不知道怎么把她从心智中赶出去）而留下的这个四不像心智，还是有点用处的。她索性把素体的主导权也交给了翡图萨，自己沉到了三级底层躺着，偶尔在翡图萨快被人类骗的时候出面提醒一下。 日子居然也逐渐开始不无聊了起来。

Record 5"Phaetusa? Ah, I don't really know her personally, but I do see her talking to herself quite often..." said a certain twin-drill-haired Doll unacquainted with Phaetusa. "She's 'that', isn't she... You know, seeing imaginary friends and all... Can't believe even Dolls are designed with settings like that," said a certain green-haired Doll unacquainted with Phaetusa. "I don't know... Sometimes she would turn into a completely different person, as if a switch had been flipped... She could be all cheerful one moment, then turn completely cold the next... I guess she really is 'that'..." said a certain twin-drill-haired Doll unacquainted with Phaetusa. "Oh, I remember now! It's called being a 'chuunibyou'. Heard it was a popular phenomenon among the humans for a while," said a certain green-haired Doll unacquainted with Phaetusa. "Who taught you that term?" said a certain twin-drill-haired Doll unacquainted with Phaetusa. "Mechty," said a certain green-haired Doll unacquainted with Phaetusa. This was why Sweeper would often consider getting a new frame of her own, but after putting up with Phaetusa's excited babbling in her ears day after day, she couldn't help but let out a sigh. Forget it—without Phaetusa, who would handle those pesky social interactions on her behalf? Moreover, if she were to raise the idea, Phaetusa would undoubtedly question her endlessly about what she had done wrong for Sweeper to even consider such a thing. In lieu of that, she decided to go and have a "cordial" conversation with this "Mechty" instead.“翡图萨？啊，我和她不是很熟，经常看到她自言自语……”——不熟悉翡图萨的双钻头发型人形 “是那个吧……就是幻想自己有个空气朋友……人形也会有这样的设定吗？”——不熟悉翡图萨的绿头发人形 “不知道……而且她有的时候还会突然像变了个人似的……一开始还开开心心的，突然就拉下脸来了……果然，她是那个吧？”——不熟悉翡图萨的双钻头发型人形 “我知道我知道，这叫中二病！是在人类文化中流行过好一阵子的现象。”——不熟悉翡图萨的绿头发人形 “谁教你的词啊？”——不熟悉翡图萨的双钻头发型人形 “米什缇。”——不熟悉翡图萨的绿头发人形 所以，清道夫有的时候会想，不然还是换个素体算了。 但是听着翡图萨每天在自己耳边兴奋地叽叽喳喳个不停，清道夫叹了一口气。 算了，如果没有翡图萨，谁来帮她应付那些烦人的社交呢？ 而且自己如果提出这个想法的话，这家伙又要不厌其烦地拷问自己，她哪里做得不好之类的。 所以比起这个，还是先去和善地与那个叫米什缇的家伙谈谈好了。

Record 6Recently, Phaetusa became captivated by capsule toys, and she devoted herself entirely to these collectibles with one specific series in particular—"Build-a-Human! Collect different human body parts and assemble them into various kinds of humans!" "..." "This is a must-have for fellow human-enthusiasts~" I looked at the table covered in a chaotic assortment of limbs and torsos and felt a chill run down my spine. "I can see the appeal of this from a certain point of view, but as a living, breathing human myself... this is very unsettling, to put it mildly." Phaetusa looked quite puzzled at my reaction, and I rubbed my forehead with my palm before coming up with an explanation. "Ok, imagine this—someone strips you down into screws, nuts, safety bolts, and ball joints, then—" "Ah! How could there be such indecent and obscene capsule toys!" It seemed like I got it through her. "Although... Phaetusa, with how many you purchased... are you looking for some specific parts...?" "Yes. In fact, I was trying to put this together... Ta-da!" Phaetusa presented me with a figurine as if offering a treasured prize. Upon closer inspection, this half-finished figurine, consisting of only a head, a torso, and a single arm, bore an unmistakable resemblance to me... "I only became interested in these capsule toys because I saw parts that looked really like you, Commander. Look at the shape of the eyes and the mouth... It's almost like they molded them after you. There's no way I'm missing this kind of collectible!" I felt an indescribable emotion as I looked at Phaetusa's delighted expression. After some pondering, I sighed. "You know what? As long as you're happy with it." "Hehe, I surely am!"翡图萨最近迷恋上了扭蛋，热衷于收集各种各样的扭蛋，尤其是其中的一个系列—— “拼好人！在这个系列中，你可以扭到不同样式的人类部件，将不同的部件组装到一起，可以获得各式各样的人类！” “……” “这可是人类爱好者不得不入手的商品呀~” 我看着翡图萨一桌乱七八糟的肢体部件，心里觉得一阵发毛。 “我能理解这个东西的玩法是有一定吸引力的，但是对于我这个人类本人来说……确实是有点惊悚了。” 翡图萨的表情看上去有点难以理解，我扶了扶额头。 “这么说吧——就像你把各种螺丝螺母保险栓球关节拆下来，然后就可以……” “啊！怎么会有这么变态的扭蛋！” 好的，看起来是理解了…… “不过翡图萨，你买了这么多……看起来是在找某些特殊的部件……” “是的，其实我的终极目标是这个——锵锵！” 翡图萨献宝似的把一个东西举到我面前。 我定睛一看—— 这个只有一个头一个胸腔，还有一条胳膊的半成品，居然完全是我的样子…… “一开始想玩扭蛋，就是因为看到了跟指挥官很相似的肢体部件，你看这个眼睛和嘴……完全就是按照指挥官的模子来的嘛，那我怎么能错过这个系列！” 看着开心的翡图萨，我有种说不上来的感觉，半晌，我叹了一口气。 “算了，你喜欢就好了。” “嘿嘿，非常喜欢！”

Record 7[I must admit, I hated your guts at first. I knew that hatred was artificial and programmed into me, but it had seeped into my mind so deeply given how long we've been at each other's throats.] [Back when I was still at my outpost, I would keep getting reports from the frontlines—news of which formations or what bases had once again been wiped off the map by a certain Griffin Commander that day. You could say, you were to me what a Grim Reaper is to mortals like you. Your mere existence made me shudder, yet I couldn't help but want to eradicate you.] [However, after meeting you in person, I realized those preconceptions were distorted. So much of what happened between us was beyond our control. Thinking back to our 'reunion', I couldn't believe I found myself wishing to repeat the same mistake, completely unaware that the path I took had always been mine to choose. [And you... You made me realize that.] [So, um... What I'm getting at is, you're no longer my 'Grim Reaper' anymore. As for the path I will take from now on, I will think carefully and choose wisely, just as you taught me.] [...I won't sign this message. You know who I am.]「我承认，一开始我对你确实还是讨厌的。毕竟我们彼此为敌那么久，久到这份其实是被人为植入的恨意已经深入我的控制神经。」 「那时候我在铁血的据点中，时不时就能听到前方传来的战报，哪一个方阵或据点又被那位格里芬的指挥官摧毁了，你在我的印象中就像一个死神，我畏惧着你，又渴望消灭你。」 「但真实相处下来，我发现你并不是那样的，我们之间太多的东西都身不由己，现在回想与你再次重逢的时刻，我竟然还想要回去到以前那样的状态，全然不知，自己的路其实是有的选的。」 「而你，告诉了我这一点。」 「所以……我想说的是，你在我心里，已经不是死神了。今后要走什么样的路，我也会按照你教给我的那样，好好思考，认真选择。」 「……就不署名了，你肯定知道我是谁。」

Record 8While Phaetusa and Sweeper technically shared the same frame, they should be regarded as two distinct individuals in practice. Therefore, when purchasing gifts for Phaetusa, it's generally recommended to get two of each, ideally identical, item. However, when it came to clothing... "What? Trying on new clothes? We already share the frame... Any generic outfit will do." "No, no, no, Nyxie. You know exactly how different our styles are. Commander's gone to such lengths for us... Can't hurt to try, you know!" "...There's no reasoning with you." The black-haired Doll stood somewhat awkwardly on the projection platform. I picked up the tablet used to select outfits. "Sweeper first, right?" I tapped the tablet and a Gothic Lolita dress materialized on Sweeper. "Wow! What a match made in heaven! Come on, Nyxie, make a cool expression." "What do you mean 'match made in heaven'? We have the same face." "I guess it's a matter of temperament and expression." I sized her up carefully before continuing. "Let's try something else if you don't believe me." I tapped the tablet again and now a cute, light-colored dress appeared on Sweeper. "Pffft... As expected, that last dress was a much better fit for Nyxie. This one... it looks as though Nyxie just stole it from the store." "Shut up. You think you'll look good in this?" "Heh, let's see, shall we?" I watched as Sweeper closed her eyes and by the time they reopened, a brilliance and gentleness unexpectedly befitting of that dress had appeared. "Well, how is it~?" After several seconds of awkward silence, Sweeper spoke up. "...There might be some truth in what you said." "Exactly. One can tell at a glance whenever it's Nyxie!" "What's the point anyway?" Sweeper turned her face away. "Sweeper, Phaetusa, even though you two share the same body, I want you to be able to preserve your individuality." I looked earnestly into Phaetusa's eyes, and through those, at Sweeper. "Both your existences are unique, no matter how you slice it, which is why even the smallest differences deserve respect." I saw the eyelashes of the Doll before me tremble slightly. I couldn't tell whether it was Sweeper or Phaetusa, but the distinction no longer mattered; I could sense that they were of one mind. "Okay." A smile slowly blossomed before me, like a flower blooming in soil nourished by sincerity, gentle and beautiful.翡图萨和清道夫虽共用一具素体，但实际上可以算作是两个人。 所以要给翡图萨买礼物的话，一般也是买双份的，按理来说买一模一样的东西比较好，但如果礼物是衣服的话…… “哈？让我们来试衣服吗？我们都用一具素体了……找几件通用点的衣服就行了。” “不行不行，小黑，我们喜欢的风格不一样的，指挥官这么有心，就来试试嘛！” “……真拿你没办法。” 黑发人形有些变扭地站在了投影台上，我拿起了选择换装的平板。 “清道夫先来是吧？” 我点了点平板，一套暗黑系洛丽塔风格的裙子在清道夫的身上展开。 “哇！这个好适合小黑！来，小黑，摆一个酷酷的表情看看。” “什么适不适合的，明明我们都用一张脸。” “气质、表情之类的问题吧。”我仔细端详了一下，“不信可以换一件看看。” 我的手指又在平板上点了几下，一条风格可爱的浅色裙子在清道夫的身上摇摆起来。 “噗，果然还是刚刚那件比较适合小黑，这件像是小黑偷来的。” “啰嗦，那你就适合吗？” “哼哼，那我就来试试。” 我看着清道夫闭上了眼，再睁开眼时，眼里轻快和温柔的神色居然和裙子相得益彰。 “怎么样~” 沉默了几秒，清道夫开口了。 “……可能是有点道理。” “对啊，从外表上看，就能看出是小黑呢！” “可是这有什么意义吗？”清道夫别过脸去。 “清道夫、翡图萨，虽然你们共用一具素体，但还是需要保持自己的独立性。” 我认真地看着翡图萨的眼睛，并透过她看向清道夫。 “无论是谁，都是独一无二的存在，哪怕只是微小的差异，都值得被尊重。” 我看见眼前的人形的眼睫颤抖了一下，那一刻我竟分辨不出自己面前的到底是清道夫还是翡图萨，但此刻这件事明显不重要，因为我能感受到她们同样的心情。 “好。” 一个笑容在我面前徐徐绽放，犹如一朵开在真诚浇灌的土壤中的花，温柔而美丽。

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