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Qiongjiu

琼玖

38 chapters · 1289 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Polished Refinement 1 如琢如磨1

CommanderUgh... What... What time is it now...唔……现在是……怎么已经半夜了……？

(The view outside the window is pitch-black by the time I wake up.)（我醒来时，窗外一片漆黑。）

(The dorm room is similarly dark, with only a sliver of light spilling in from the corridor.)（休息区内照明昏暗，只有一线光落在走廊上。）

CommanderHm? So there's a Doll who isn't asleep yet...嗯？还有人形没有休眠啊……

CommanderIs it Qiongjiu?是琼玖？

Qiongjiu...Data collection complete. Doll registry update complete. Ideal case supplementation complete.……资料收集，已完成。人形名录更新，已完成。优秀案例补充，已完成。

QiongjiuAlright, now there are only three plans left!很好，接下来就只剩下三套方案了！

(I knock on Qiongjiu's door.)（我敲了敲琼玖休息室的门。）

QiongjiuA moment, please... Huh? Commander! Are you still up? I heard you worked overtime last night, and I estimated you would be asleep until tomorrow afternoon.请稍等……咦？是指挥官！您醒啦？听说您昨天加班，预计要补觉到明天下午呢。

QiongjiuAre you alright? Please, come in.您还好吗？快请进。

CommanderI feel fine.我感觉还行。

CommanderYou, on the other hand, why are you still working at this hour? Did Helian assign you an emergency assignment or something?倒是你，这么晚了还在工作？是赫丽安布置了什么紧急任务吗？

QiongjiuNo, it's not an emergency assignment. I just wanted to make the most of every chance to complete assignments...没有紧急任务，我只是想尽全力抓住每一个委托机会……

QiongjiuDon't worry, I volunteered to do this overtime. Working day and night like this with no pressing tasks can be quite fascinating at times.不用担心，我是自愿加班的，这种没日没夜也没有大单的感觉真是令人着迷。

(Qiongjiu's eyesight goes to the windowshades beside me.)（琼玖的视线落在我身边的门帘上。）

(The fabric is as light as a cloud, but the stark words "Rise Again" seem to have been added after the fact.（帘布轻盈飘逸如浮云，但那上面赫然写着“东山再起”，似乎是后来才涂鸦上去的口号。）

Commander"Rise Again", huh... I heard that Griffin went through a very difficult period post-restructuring. I'm sure it was due to your efforts that they managed to stabilize their situation, Qiongjiu.“东山再起”吗……我听说重组之后的格里芬，度过了非常艰难的时期。能像现在这样稳定下来，也是多亏了琼玖出的一份力。

QiongjiuThank you for your kind words, Commander. Everyone needs sufficient funds for maintenance to fight, and as the leader of Frostfall Squad, my responsibilities also include grabbing as many requests as possible to stabilize our income flow, in addition to carrying out missions.多谢指挥官的夸奖。大家需要足够的维护资金来保持战斗力，作为霜降小队的队长，除去执行任务之外，尽我所能地争取委托、稳定资金来源，也是我的责任。

CommanderYou're a good leader. However, make sure you pay attention to your work-life balance. Your efficiency will drop if you run at capacity for days on end.是个好队长啊。不过，还是要注意劳逸结合，长期满负荷工作的话运行效率也会降低。

CommanderSince it's so late already and you don't have any urgent missions, why not get some rest and worry about the rest tomorrow?都这个点钟了，既然没有紧急任务，不如先休眠一会儿，其他事明天再说？

QiongjiuMy sincerest apologies, Commander, but I must refuse. My schedule tonight does not allow for sleep.很抱歉，指挥官，请允许我拒绝。根据我的日程表规划，今晚是不眠之夜。

(Qiongjiu slides her planner over to me. I look through what she has written.)（琼玖将桌面上的日程表递到我面前。我翻看起琼玖的规划——）

(Monday, overtime, no sleep. Tuesday, overtime, no sleep. Wednesday, overtime, no sleep...)（星期一，加班，不眠之夜。星期二，加班，不眠之夜。星期三，加班，不眠之夜……）

CommanderDo... do you not sleep at all?!你……你完全不睡觉是吗？！

QiongjiuIt's only recently that this has been the case. Sleep is not essential for Dolls, and returning to operational status requires time to be spent on starting up and debugging.只有最近几天是这样。对人形来说休眠不是必须的，恢复运行还需要一定的启动和调试时间。

QiongjiuIn my opinion, rather than divide my rest periods over each day, it would be better to finish all my work at once before applying for a block period of leave. I have also factored vacation time into my schedule planning.我想，与其将休眠分散到每一天，不如一口气加班做完所有工作，再申请一个过瘾的长假——我有把假期时间也列入日程规划哦。

QiongjiuAlso... please take a look.而且……您请看。

(I take the other document Qiongjiu is holding from her. It is a task list.)（我接过琼玖递来的另一份文件，是工作列表。）

Qiongjiu...This section is scheduled leave. Under normal work practices, these tasks would be divided to the front and back of the vacation period. If I left work undone, the spectre of "unfinished business" would be left hanging over my head throughout the vacation period.……这一段是计划中的休假。如果按照普通的作息来规划，这些工作会被拆散到假期的两头。要是有做了一半的工作搁置着的话，整个休假期间我的头顶都会笼罩着“班味”的阴云。

QiongjiuTherefore, in order to enjoy my vacation without reservation, I must insist on doing overtime now.所以，即便是为了无牵无挂地享受我的假期，现在也必须要坚持加班呢。

CommanderI see. Well, if you've planned for it, then there's no more I can say.这样啊，如果是你计划好的，那也没办法了。

QiongjiuBusiness before pleasure, as they say. While it does feel a little onerous at the moment, the prospect of an enjoyable vacation makes it feel very worthwhile.先苦后甜嘛。虽然此刻确实感到有些辛苦，但一想到休假的快乐，就会感觉非常值得。

QiongjiuCommander, I... (yawn)指挥官，我……呼啊……

(Qiongjiu yawns and moisture beads in the corner of her eyes.)（琼玖打了个哈欠，眼泪汪汪。）

CommanderIt seems your low-power mode activated automatically... Would you like to call it a night?似乎被动开启低功耗模式了……要不然，你还是先休眠一会儿吧？

QiongjiuNo, that hasn't been planned for...不可以，那不符合我的日程规划……

QiongjiuOh yes, Commander. Do you feel tired now? If you don't mind, could you chat with me for a while?对了，指挥官。您现在感到困倦吗？要是您愿意，可以再陪我聊一会儿天吗？

CommanderMe? I just woke up, so I'm not really tired...我？我才刚醒，困倒是不困……你是想靠聊天提神？

QiongjiuHm, while I can't fully go to sleep, I've set aside some time for rest, so I have around... 15 minutes.嗯，虽然不能完全休眠，但我预留了一些休息时间，我还有……十五分钟。

QiongjiuCommander, I've always wanted to hear from you about what happened after you left Griffin. While we were apart, I've wondered, what kind of adventures did you go through?指挥官，我一直想听您讲讲您离开格里芬之后的故事。您不在时我偶尔会想，在我们分别的日子里，您又经历了什么样的冒险呢？

CommanderAh, well, about that... it's a rather long story, and 15 minutes probably wouldn't be enough to tell you about them. And if I go on too long, I'll affect your workflow, am I right?啊，那个啊……说来话长，十五分钟怕不是才说个开头。要是不小心说个没完，会打乱你的工作计划吧？

QiongjiuIt's alright, Commander. Currently, I've accumulated a lot of experience in "telling stories", and I am confident that I can help you get the rhythm of telling your stories, so would you like to try to tell a flawless 15-minute-long prologue?没关系的，指挥官。现在的我可是在数不清的谈判中积累了很多的“讲故事”经验的，我有信心帮助您把握好“讲故事”的节奏，就先来一个完美的十五分钟开篇故事吧？

QiongjiuAs for the rest of the story... could we leave it for later? I'm sure we'll have many of these 15-minute breaks in the future when I'm with you. When the time comes, could you tell me the next part of the story?至于接下来的章回……就放在未来，可以吗？和指挥官在一起的未来，一定还会有很多这样的十五分钟吧？到那个时候，再请您告诉我下一回的故事。

CommanderAlright then, let's begin...行啊，那我们就开始吧……

(I begin my narration under Qiongjiu's guidance and questioning.（我在琼玖的引导和提问下开始了我的讲述。）

(Qiongjiu is very interested in my experiences, but soon, she reluctantly yet decisively raises her hand.)（琼玖对我的经历很感兴趣，但没过多久，琼玖就不舍但坚定地举起了手。）

QiongjiuSorry to interrupt you, Commander, but storytime is over. According to my schedule, I ought to get back to work.指挥官，很抱歉打断您，我们的故事时间已经结束了。按照计划，我该继续工作了。

CommanderIt felt like it went past in the blink of an eye.似乎一眨眼就过去了。

QiongjiuHonestly... I feel so unsatisfied. Thought it was only for a brief period, but I came to understand you better, Commander. Being able to spend time with you like this is wonderful.真是……意犹未尽。即便时间短暂，能更多地了解指挥官，能与指挥官一起度过真是太好了。

QiongjiuThank you for helping to lift my spirits, Commander.那么，指挥官，谢谢您帮我提神。

QiongjiuIf you are willing, would you like to continue with this story next time?如果您愿意，下次再继续这个故事，好吗？

Polished Refinement 2 如琢如磨2

QiongjiuCommander, may I come in?指挥官，我可以进来吗？

CommanderAh, it's Qiongjiu. You're on your vacation, right? What brings you here?是琼玖啊，你开始休假了吧，怎么突然过来了？

QiongjiuI'm not here to report on the status of my work. Rather, I have a personal request.这次并不是为了工作的事前来报告，只是私人请求。

QiongjiuCommander, could you help me purchase the materials on this list? Please expense it all to my account; I've checked my balance and I should have enough to pay for it.指挥官，您可以帮我采购这份清单上的材料吗？购买费用请从我的奖金账户上扣除，我确认过余额，足以支付。

QiongjiuI've listed a reasonable price range for the items in question, and since these are uncommon, special art materials, there might not be a stable vendor for them, so I've also listed contact methods for underground brokers who might be able to provide them.我列出了材料的合理价格区间，因为是不多见的特殊工艺材料，购买渠道可能不够稳定，我把有可能提供材料的暗商联络方式也列上去了。

CommanderUnderstood. I'll take care of your shopping list.我知道了，采购清单我会处理。

CommanderHowever, what do you plan to use these materials for?不过，你想用这些材料做什么？

QiongjiuAh, I knew I forgot something. Commander, do you remember this?确实还没有来及跟您说。指挥官，您还记得这个吗？

(It is only then that I realize Qiongjiu has come here while holding a little brocade pouch.)（我才发现琼玖是带着一只锦囊过来的。）

(She places it on the table, carefully extracts a fodled silk handkerchief from inside, and slowly opens it.（琼玖将锦囊放在桌上，小心翼翼地取出其中的丝帕，慢慢打开。）

CommanderIs this... or rather, was this a bangle that is now broken?这是……这本来是一只手镯，现在断掉了？

CommanderThe texture and color of this jade are a little familiar.这种玉料的质地和颜色，有些眼熟啊。

QiongjiuYes, it is, as you see. I made this jade bangle myself. You gave me the stone from which it was carved previously, as a bonus for mission completion. When the Elmo was attacked last time, I was admiring this bangle.唉，如您所见。这只墨玉手镯是我自己打造的，玉料原石还是您从前送给我的任务额外奖励。上次艾莫号遇袭的时候，其实我正在玩赏这只手镯。

(I remember now. I happened to find a piece of jadeite while processing payment for an assignment, and naturally I gave it to Qiongjiu.)（我想起来了。某次委托结算时，好像意外收获了一块玉料，当时的确是给了琼玖。）

QiongjiuThe attack was sudden, and I could not respond in time, which resulted in the bangle being broken in two.那次袭击来得突然，我一时没有反应过来，这只手镯就断成了两半。

(Qiongjiu's head droops a little, and if she were still wearing her "bunny ears", they would probably be sagging sadly too.（琼玖微垂着头，要是“兔耳朵”还在的话，此刻恐怕也已经伤心地垂下了。）

CommanderSo you like this bracelet a lot?你很喜欢这只手镯？

QiongjiuWell, you gave me the materials for it, and I made it myself, so it has special significance to me.毕竟这只镯子的原石可是指挥官送的，又是我亲自制作，对我的意义不一样。

QiongjiuCommander, the truth is that my vacation this time round is for its sake—I believe I can save it.指挥官，其实，我此次休假正是为了它——我觉得它还可以抢救一下。

CommanderWell, it's been completely snapped into two, which makes "bringing it back to life" a tricky proposition. How exactly do you intend to "save" it?已经彻底断成两截了，“复活”它的难度不小吧，你准备怎么“抢救”它？

QiongjiuI took the liberty of reading up during the past few days of vacation, and I found some old techniques that might be able to repair jade that has been broken like this.我趁着这几天休假的时候查了资料，发现一种古老的技术似乎能够用来修复这样的断玉。

QiongjiuCommander, take a look. This is a traditional artisan method called "gold joinery", where natural lacquer mixed with gold and silver powder is used to seal a break, the philosophy being "to embrace the damage as part of the item's history and to celebrate it..." If the repair works, the bangle will be reborn.指挥官，您看，这是一种名为“漆缮”的传统工艺。以生漆粘合断口，再敷上辉煌的金银细粉……“择其弊处而缮之”，要是修复成功，玉镯就得以重生了。

CommanderThat sounds good, and the sample repaired items in the material look exquisite. How confident are you of succeeding?听起来不错。资料上的修复成品也很精美，你有把握成功吗？

QiongjiuWhile I've never done this before, I've thoroughly prepared myself beforehand. When the materials come, I'll use a few of my writeoffs to practice. I'm confident it'll work.虽然没有实操过，但我事前已经做了充分了解。等到材料到了，再拿几块废料练练手，我觉得有把握。

QiongjiuI can also try to inscribe some gongbi-style engravings along the path of the repaired break, so it would be etched in gold and silver.我还可以顺着裂痕的纹路设计相似轮廓的工笔图案绘制上去，以金银图案遮盖住原本的断痕。

QiongjiuHowever, I haven't decided on what exactly I want to inscribe, so I wanted to ask you.不过，具体画什么还没有想好，我还想请指挥官帮我拿个主意呢。

CommanderEr... So, what are the options?呃……有什么选项吗？

QiongjiuThe break is narrow and deep, going up and down, so I was thinking of a slender subject. Things like bamboos, peilans, swimming fish... Um... I guess plum blossom branches or long wind-swirl patterns would work too... What do you suggest, Commander?这道断痕狭长，贯穿上下，我认为可以选择细长一些的图案。竹叶、兰草、游鱼……唔，梅花枝或是长形的云气纹也不错……指挥官，您有什么建议呢？

Commander...Mm...……嗯……

(For some reason, all these options feel a little lacking. I pick up the broken bangle and try to gain some inspiration from the lines of the break.)（总觉得还是差点什么。我拿起断裂的玉镯，试图从断裂的纹路中得到一些灵感。）

Qiongjiu...Commander? Commander, are you asleep?……指挥官？指挥官，您睡着了吗？

Commander..Hng?! N-no, not at all, I totally wasn't dozing off just now, hahaha...……嗯？！没有，没有的事，哈哈哈……

CommanderWell, I was studying this break just now, and it struck me that it was quite unique.那什么，我突然这么一看，感觉这断痕也挺特别的。

CommanderYou see, it would be hard to make a break like this, even on purpose. So why not keep it?这种痕迹，就算想要刻意复制也做不到一模一样吧。你要不干脆保留这道裂痕试试？

QiongjiuBy keeping the crack, it won't be a perfect bangle any more. That would be abandoning perfection to seek the uniqueness of a flaw. Rather than covering up the fracture, I would retain it instead... I never thought of doing that before...保留裂痕，它就不能是一只完美无缺的手镯了。放弃完美而追求独特的残缺，不去掩盖裂痕，反就这样保留它……我似乎从没想过还能这样做呢……

CommanderEr, I should add that if you've got plans for it of your own, you should just do with it as you like.呃，我只是随口一提，要是你有了自己的判断，就按照自己的喜好去做吧。

QiongjiuNo, now that you mention it, this kind of break does have a kind of life to it, a certain kind of freedom.不，这样一看，这种断裂的状态确实带着一种自由的生命力。

QiongjiuNormally, one would think being "whole" is good and being "broken" or "missing" is bad. Thus, even broken objects must be repaired with the most valuable materials to hide them behind another kind of wholeness... But that's so constrained. It's not like me at all.常理总以“圆满”为善，而以“残缺”和“破碎”为遗憾。即使是已经断开的东西，也要用最珍贵的材料掩盖裂痕，将之伪装为另一种圆满……真的是，很不洒脱，很不像我呢。

QiongjiuIf I embraced this attitude of acceptance instead... Yes, as the saying goes, "the knight in shining armor has not had his mettle tested"; if I consider the broken portion to be a completely independent portion of the item, essentially being a new raw stone in its own right, a new chance to weave the threads of fate into the bangle... It might not work, but it's definitely worth a try.一旦接受了这种顺其自然断开的形态……是啊，不破不立，如果将断开的部分视为一种完全独立的存在，一块新生的原石，一次结缘的新机会……不一定成功，但一定值得尝试……

(Qiongjiu mutters to herself as she drifts off into thought.)(琼玖自言自语着，陷入沉思。)

(A moment later, her gemstone-like eyes seem to twinkle; it seems she has thought of something and is excited.)(片刻之后，那双墨玉般的眼睛一亮，似乎因为想通了什么而感到振奋。)

Commander...Did I give you some inspiration?……能给你一些灵感吗？

QiongjiuYes. Thank you, Commander. I've figured out what I want.嗯，多亏了指挥官，我理清了自己想要的。

QiongjiuAs I thought, you do know me better than I know myself.果然，比起我自己，还是指挥官更了解我啊。

(Qiongjiu pats my shoulder in approval. Then, she seems to immediately realize that this is not a very dignified gesture and quickly resumes her prim demeanor.)(琼玖赞许地拍了拍我的肩，或许是立即意识到这种行为不够沉稳，又很快恢复了端正的姿势。)

QiongjiuAhem. Er, in any case, thank you for your guidance, Commander. It was very helpful.咳、咳，总之，指挥官，多谢您的点醒，这对我很有帮助。

QiongjiuNow then, I must leave and take advantage of my vacation to figure out a repair plan for the item.那么，请允许我先离开，我要珍惜假期余额，争取还是按计划完成修复方案。

CommanderWait a minute, then what about your shopping list?等等，那这份修复材料采购清单呢？

QiongjiuIt will be a backup plan, so please help me purchase the items! Thank you!作为后备预案，还是有采购的必要，清单就劳您费心了！

(After bidding me farewell again, Qiongjiu leaves with quick and light steps, as though she's been freed of some burden.)（再次道别之后，像是放下了什么重担的琼玖脚步轻快地离开了。）

Polished Refinement 3 如琢如磨3

(I look at the package that one of our partner brokers gave us, and it takes me while to remember that Qiongjiu asked me to buy these materials.)（从合作暗商处收到了新的包裹，费了点功夫才想起这些材料是琼玖托我采购的。）

(Since I'm free, I decide to go deliver them to her while I haven't forgotten.)（正好有空，就趁着还没忘记，先给琼玖送去吧。）

CommanderQiongjiu? Are you there?琼玖？你在吗？

(The sign on Qiongjiu's door reads, "On break, welcome". I can vaguely hear the sounds of an opera from inside it.)（琼玖休息室门上挂着“休假中，欢迎来访”的门牌，门内隐约传来戏曲鼓乐之声。）

(I open the door, and a wave of unfiltered percussion music hits me. Qiongjiu seems immersed in her work and does not notice my intrusion.)（我推门而入，没有了隔音门的阻碍，鼓乐声扑面而来。琼玖似乎沉浸于手头的工作，对我的到访浑然不觉。）

QiongjiuHm... this feel... Should I polish it a little more?唔……这个手感……再打磨一遍试试？

CommanderAh, Qiongjiu, your materials—那个，琼玖，你的材——

Qiongjiu...Commander?……指挥官？

(Qiongjiu seems a little startled, but she quickly recovers and comes to meet me.)（琼玖有些惊讶，但她很快回过神，迎上来。）

CommanderHm? Did I just see something on your desk fly into your toolbox? Is that okay?呃？我刚才看见有什么从你的桌子上飞进了工具箱？没关系吗？

QiongjiuDid you? You must have been imagining things. Commander, have you been feeling tired lately?是吗？多半是您的错觉。指挥官，您最近经常感到疲惫吗？

(Qiongjiu smiles calmly.)（琼玖镇定自若地微笑。）

CommanderI can't really say that...倒也没有……

(While I have my doubts, I can't even begin to find any flaws in Qiongjiu's attitude. All I can sense is my instincts telling me that something is off. Perhaps I really was imagining things.)（我还是有些疑惑，但琼玖的态度无懈可击，我只能从我的直觉中感受到一丝反常，可能真是我的错觉。）

QiongjiuOh yes, you've never properly seen my dorm room, have you? Would you like to view my collection with me?对了，您还没有好好参观过我的休息室吧，要一起看看我的收藏吗？

CommanderOh yeah, sure.哦，可以啊。

QiongjiuOver here, please, Commander.指挥官，看这边。

QiongjiuI personally carved the "jade soldiers" at the head of my bed. The one with the best colors represents you, Commander, while Miss Helian and the rest of Frostfall are here too.床头这一组“小玉人”是我自己雕刻制作的，玉色最好的玉人代表指挥官，这里还有赫丽安，霜降小队的大家也都在哦。

CommanderHahaha, this Helian looks really lifelike. Did you carve her with those tools over there?哈哈哈，这个赫丽安好传神。是用那边的雕刻工具做的？

QiongjiuYes. Those tools look like the kinds used to make precise mechanical prototypes, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to you, Commander.是的，那些工具和精密机械原型的制造工具外观相近，对指挥官来说应该不足为奇。

QiongjiuCome, time for the tour of Qiongjiu's room, the next stop is my closet—来，琼玖休息室一日游，下一站是我的衣柜——

QiongjiuThis is for tops, this is for half-dresses, this is for full dresses, and this is my accessory closet...这个区域是上衣，这边是半裙，这一片是连衣裙区域，还有搭配衣物的首饰抽屉……

(The dresser isn't very big, but everything is neatly packed into its place, and the contrasting colors are not discordant. It's plain to see that whoever packed these was good at planning and tidiness. Come to think of it, Qiongjiu's work with jade is also very neat and clean.)（并不宽敞的休息室衣柜中，各色衣物按分类与色调排列整齐，缤纷却不显凌乱。很显然，这些衣饰的主人相当擅长规划与整理。回想起来，琼玖的玉雕工作台也十分整洁。）

CommanderYou're very good at packing, Qiongjiu. It must have been hard to tidy all of this up, no?琼玖很擅长收纳啊，要整理这些也很辛苦吧？

QiongjiuHard? It's was alright. In the past, even when I found a piece of clothing, all I could do was resist the urge to buy it and think carefully before making a decision. After all, moving is difficult when you have too many possessions...辛苦？还好。从前，即使发现了很喜欢的衣饰，我也只能克制冲动、慎重考虑后再作出决定。毕竟个人物品太多的话，辗转搬家时会十分不便……

QiongjiuThe fact that I can collect things that I like now without having to worry about such things makes me very happy.能像现在这样，怀着比较轻松的心情珍藏起喜爱的物件，对我来说是十分幸福的事。

QiongjiuAnd that's all thanks to you, Commander.这还多亏了指挥官哦。

CommanderAh, yes, I think I saw those famous "signal beacons" of yours just now!啊，对了，刚才我好像看见那一对好久不见的“信号增幅器”了！

QiongjiuAh... I knew I should have put those in an opaque black box.这个……我早该拿个密不透光的黑匣子装起来的。

QiongjiuWhen Griffin picked itself up again, some people thought Dolls with horns or animal-ear accessories weren't too reliable. While they weren't purely decorative items, I decided to transfer their functions and then lock them up.在格里芬重新起步的时期，似乎有的人会觉得有角或者动物耳朵装饰的人形不那么沉稳可靠，尽管它并不是只有装饰作用，但后来也还是在进行了功能迁移后被束之高阁了。

QiongjiuHelian felt that it was unnecessary, but it ended up being quite convenient for me instead.虽然赫丽安觉得多此一举，但对我来说，倒是方便了不少。

(Indeed, Qiongjiu used to feel embarrassed about those ears. I guess she used that as an excuse to make her application?)（的确，琼玖之前经常因为那对耳朵感到羞耻。估计是借助这个理由提了申请吧？）

(After that, Qiongjiu eagerly drags me around her collection. Eventually, the only thing she hasn't introduced yet is the workspace she occupied at the very beginning, but Qiongjiu suddenly comes to a halt.)（随后，琼玖又热情地拉着我欣赏她的饰品，如此这般之后，休息室里就只剩下琼玖起初在使用的工作台区域尚未介绍了，琼玖却忽然停下。）

QiongjiuCommander, your schedule indicates that you should be heading back to the ops room now.指挥官，根据您的日程表安排，您现在应该前往指挥室工作了。

QiongjiuWhile I would have liked to spend more time with you, the schedule must be obeyed. I will gladly continue showing you around the next time you visit.虽然希望能与指挥官共度更多的时间，但工作日程不可忽视，下次指挥官光临的时候，我再继续当您的导游吧。

(Just then, the loudspeakers begin broadcasting a warning about a bumpy road ahead. The room shakes, and several sheets of paper fly out from under the table and land at my feet.)（正在此时，广播中开始播放颠簸路况警报，随着一阵剧烈的摇晃，几张纸页从桌板下飞出，就落在我的脚边。）

QiongjiuPardon me, Commander.指挥官，见笑了。

(Qiongjiu bends down to pick up the paper, but I move before she does and help pick up some of them. Turns out they were blueprints for jade stonework.)（琼玖想要捡起散落的纸页。而我先她一步，替她收起了部分纸张，原来是某件玉雕的设计图。）

CommanderAre these... design documents for jade accessories?这是……玉雕小件的设计图纸？

(There is an almost imperceptible stiffness to Qiongjiu's smile. Clearly, the problem is with these blueprints.)（琼玖的微笑出现了一丝几不可察的僵硬。果然，问题出在这几张图纸上。）

(I quickly page through Qiongjiu's blueprints, which show many signs of revision. Perhaps it's because everything else in those rooms is neat and organized, but this blueprint stands out quite a bit.)（我快速翻看过琼玖的图纸，上面有着大量涂改痕迹。或许是因为这间屋子中的其他物件都过于井然有序，这份图纸格外突出。）

CommanderI saw this when I came in just now, right? I knew I wasn't imagining things.我刚刚进来看到的就是这个吧？果然不是幻觉。

CommanderI guess even the great planner Qiongjiu has times when she wants to make big last-minute changes too?即便是擅长规划的琼玖，也会有临时大改特改的时候？

(Qiongjiu's face goes pink, and she seems a little embarrassed. Then the blush fades from her cheeks, and she chuckles in resignation.)（琼玖面色微红，有些窘然。片刻之后，琼玖脸上的红晕退去，无奈地笑了。 ）

QiongjiuYou got me there.还是被发现了。

QiongjiuI wanted to keep it a secret because it wasn't yet time to share it.我本来想保密的，现在还不到分享的时候。

CommanderIs it related to me?和我有关？

QiongjiuSince you've already seen it, I don't need to bother hiding it any further.既然已经被您看到了，那我也不藏着掖着了。

QiongjiuCommander, do you remember the broken jade bangle I showed you earlier? This is based on the idea of "preserving the bangle's break" which you mentioned before...指挥官，您还记得上回我给您看的断玉镯吗？您那时提到“保留断镯的裂痕”，在此基础上重构……

QiongjiuBack then, I did a lot of thinking after I returned to my room and decided to discard the original repair plan. Perhaps I wouldn't need to hide the break; instead, I would let it naturally face change, which would only deepen its history.那次回去之后我考虑了许久，决定推翻原本的修复方案。或许不必掩盖玉的伤痕，就让碎玉以这样天然的姿态去迎接变化，反而能结下更深厚的缘分。

CommanderNo wonder you didn't want to show it to me. After all, it's a piece of evidence that proves your "guilt".难怪你不愿意给我看，这可是琼玖修改计划的“稀有罪证”。

QiongjiuGuilt?罪证？

(Qiongjiu seems a little surprised by my joke, but before I can explain, she smiles.)（琼玖对我的玩笑有些意外，但还没等我解释，便露出了然的表情。）

QiongjiuIt seems you've greatly misunderstood how I work, Commander.看来我的工作模式让指挥官误会大了。

QiongjiuCommander, I am not by any means an inflexible person. Making many detailed plans is all so I can better adapt to changing circumstances on the ground, if "changing plans" is a good thing, then what reason do I have not to do it?指挥官，我可不是什么不知变通的古板人，做出诸多详尽的规划方案，也是为了更自如地应对变化。要是“改变计划”显而易见地能得到更好的结果，我还有什么理由一成不变呢？

Commander...That's not what you said on your last mission.……你上次执行委托的时候可不是这样说的。

QiongjiuIt's true, I don't like deviating from the plan when I'm working.工作的时候，我的确不喜欢偏离计划。

QiongjiuThose plans are the most ideal solution I could find after collecting information from multiple fields. Their accuracy has been verified multiple times. Frequently deviating from them implies taking risks, which is bad for both the client and my comrades.那些计划可是我统筹多方情报得出的最佳路线，准确性和效率都得到过多次验证。频繁偏离计划意味着未知的风险，对委托方和同伴们都不利。

QiongjiuAnd besides...何况……

CommanderWhat?什么？

(There is a brief flicker of hesitation on Qiongjiu's face, and her blush from before returns.)（琼玖的脸上闪过一丝犹豫，刚才已经褪去的红晕也回来了。）

QiongjiuUnder normal circumstances, I tend to avoid frequently changing my plans.一般情况下，我会避免频繁地改动计划。

QiongjiuBut... I wanted to do better because of your suggestion. Therefore, breaking with tradition and changing my plan in order to make it as good was worthwhile. Since it concerns your suggestion, then completely abandoning the previous design is not an inconceivable method.但……正因为是指挥官的建议，我才想要做得更好。为了尽善尽美，破例改变计划也是值得的。因为与您的想法有关，所以即便是要彻底推翻原有的规划也不是不能考虑。

CommanderLooks like you're very determined to make it work. How did you change it? May I see?下了很大的决心啊……你改成什么样子了？我能看看吗？

QiongjiuRight now? I apologize, Commander. Just as a project in progress cannot be casually shown off, a half-finished piece of jade work cannot be given a sloppy entrance.现在？抱歉，指挥官。正如规划中的方案不能轻率示人，半成品的玉器也不能潦草登场。

QiongjiuHowever, you will be the first person to view it once it is complete.不过，等到美玉大功告成的那一天，您一定会是第一个赏鉴它的人。

QiongjiuAs for today... Your schedule is calling.至于今天……您的工作日程在召唤着您呢。

CommanderH-hey, wait, quit pushing, I haven't given you your materials...等等！先别推我，你的修复材料还……

(Qiongjiu resolutely shoves me out of her dorm and closes the door.)（琼玖坚定地将我推出了休息室，并关上了门。）

Polished Refinement 4 如琢如磨4

QiongjiuCommander, are you busy?指挥官，您在忙吗？

CommanderQiongjiu? I'm on break now, please come in.琼玖？现在是休息时间，进来吧。

CommanderYou've been cooped up in your room for a while now. How are things? Is the jade carving going well?最近你经常把自己关在房间里，怎么样？玉雕做得还顺利吗？

QiongjiuYes, I just put the finishing touches on it.嗯，就在刚才完成了最后的工序。

QiongjiuI managed to realize my design thanks to you, Commander. I came to thank you.托指挥官的福，完美实现了构想，我是来道谢的。

CommanderYou succeeded? Then may I see the result? I'm kind of curious.成功了？我能看看你的成果吗？有点好奇。

QiongjiuOf course. In fact, the "result" is a token of my thanks to you.当然。其实，那件“成果”正是谢礼。

QiongjiuThe "rebirth" of the bangle went as well as it did, thanks to your suggestion...因为有您的建议，那件玉镯的“重生”才能如此顺利……

(Qiongjiu takes out a gift box from behind her and offers it to me. It is wrapped in lovely brocade whose colors shift in the light as I turn it around. Considering even the packaging was handmade, it is a clear sign of how much thought she has put into this.)（琼玖将藏在背后的礼盒送到我面前。那盒子表面裹着瑰丽的锦缎，摆弄时缎面色彩变幻，似乎连包装也是手工制成，颇费心思。）

CommanderMay I open it now?我可以现在打开吗？

QiongjiuOf course. Earlier, I promised that you would be the first one to see it. If jade had a will of its own, I'm sure it would be honored if you were the first person it "saw".嗯，先前就约定好了要让指挥官第一个看的。如果玉器有意识，面世的第一眼“见到”的是指挥官，也会感到荣幸吧。

(It is plain to see that the item within has great significance for Qiongjiu, and so I slowly and respectfully open the box.)(这里面的物件显然对琼玖意义非凡，我慎重地慢慢打开锦盒。)

(Qiongjiu studies me, her lips pursed. There is a rare expression of nervousness on her face.)(琼玖盯着我，微抿着唇，脸上难得带着一丝紧张。)

CommanderSo even someone as calm as you can get like this...原来沉稳的琼玖也会有这样的时候……

Qiongjiu...Hm? Pardon me, did you say something? I was a little distracted just now.……嗯？不好意思，您刚才有说什么吗？我有些走神。

CommanderNo, nothing.不，没什么。

The box contains a crescent-shaped piece of jade, a delicate and intricately carved piece. I have never seen the designs on it before. They resemble branches whose leaves and fruits intertwine into a harmonious whole. It looks very auspicious to me.（锦盒内是一件墨玉制成的弧形玉器，精致小巧，团纹图案也是我从未见过的。枝条、叶片与果实彼此交缠，勾勒出和谐圆满的图形，看起来很吉利。）

CommanderIt's lovely. What is this?好精美的摆件，这是什么？

QiongjiuIt's a pen rest. You should leave it on your desk. You can admire it or rest your pen on it, as the name suggests.是笔搁，您把它留在桌上吧，可以赏玩，也能放签字笔。

CommanderWell, it certainly looks unique. The resting surface isn't a perfectly smooth section. Rather, it looks like an uneven mountain range.挺特别的，这个端面不是平滑圆润的截面，反而更像是高低起伏的山脉。

CommanderWait a minute, the texture of this jade looks kind of familiar...等等，这个墨玉材质也略有一丝眼熟。

I finally realize something as I toy with the jade pen rest.（我把玩着墨玉笔搁，终于想起了什么。）

CommanderDid you modify this from that broken jade bangle?这是你那件断掉的墨玉镯改造的？

QiongjiuIt seems you've realized it at last.您终于发现了。

QiongjiuI altered it from the larger half of the broken bangle. The "ridges" took a lot of effort so that I could both preserve the surface of the break and avoid it causing injury by being too sharp.这件笔搁是由较大的那半断镯改制的。要保留断面的起伏和棱角，还要避免断口尖锐到伤人的程度，我可是在这不起眼的“山峦”上花了不少功夫。

CommanderWhat about the other half of the bangle?那另外的一半断镯呢？

QiongjiuIt's here. I turned it into a small hairpin, and I'm wearing it now.在这里，我把它做成了束发的短簪，戴在头上。

(Qiongjiu turns and smooths out her cascade of raven hair. After some searching, I finally find the little ornament hidden in the depths of her locks. She quickly turns back around, seemingly a little embarrassed by it.)（琼玖背转过身，归拢墨色长发，我终于看见了隐藏在长发深处的墨玉发饰。似乎是有些害羞，琼玖很快地转回身。）

QiongjiuThough the inconstancy of the world cannot be defied and both halves are now parted, they were once part of the same whole. When the time moment comes, the memories of when they were one will reawaken their hopes of joining with each other again. Surely that will bring them together? At least, that was what I thought.即便世事无常，两者如今已经分离，毕竟也曾经是一脉相通的整体。等到重要的时刻来临，过去同心同体的回忆一定会唤醒它们重新聚合的冀望，指引两者重逢吧？我是这样相信着的。

QiongjiuIt is precisely because that break is unique that they will join together flawlessly should they come together again. Like so...正因为是独一无二的裂痕，要是能再相遇，也会是独一无二的契合。就像这样……

(Qiongjiu has removed the hairpin at some point. Its sides have the same ridge pattern as the pen rest. She presses them together, and the halves meet flawlessly.)（琼玖不知何时取下了发饰，那墨玉发饰的侧面有着与笔搁相似的山峦断口。两件玉器贴到一块儿，竟然严丝合缝。）

CommanderWell done, Qiongjiu. Also, you designed the engravings yourself too, right? What kind of pattern is this?真有你的。这图案也是琼玖自己设计的吧？这是什么图案？

QiongjiuHmm, the design is related to my name. Want to take a guess, Commander?嗯，图案与我的名字有关。指挥官，您猜一猜？

QiongjiuShe gave...“投我以……”

(Qiongjiu secretes the hairpin back into her hair and looks expectantly at me.)（琼玖将发饰重新藏回长发中，期待地望向我。）

CommanderHmm, if it's related to your name, then... a quince?要是与“琼玖”有关，那是……木李？

QiongjiuYes. I consulted the leaves of Chinese quince branches and leaves to make these floral designs.是哦，这种团花图纹，是我参考木李的枝叶设计的。

QiongjiuShe gave a quince to me, I paid her back in jade. My name Qiongjiu means "jade", which means it is easily associated with quinces, don't you think? So I hope this "quince" can keep you company, just like how I hope to be able to be as close to you as possible.“投我以木李，报之以琼玖”，我的名字很容易和木李联系在一起吧？要是“木李”能一直留在指挥官身边，就像是我也能待在离指挥官最近的地方一样。

CommanderSo you want to stay in the ops room then, Miss Jade?琼玖想要一直留在指挥室吗？

QiongjiuCan I? ...No, even if you allowed it, I wouldn't allow myself to be ruled by my selfish desires.我可以吗？……不，即便您允许，现在的我也不能任性地随心所欲了。

QiongjiuWhen I was No. 9, I could do as I wished, like a smiling, proud wanderer. But now, as Qiongjiu, I must bear new responsibilities. I wish to protect you and everyone in Griffin, Commander.从前的九号孑然一身，自然可以当逍遥率意、来去自由的侠客，如今的琼玖却必须担负起新的责任。指挥官和格里芬的大家，我都想要好好守护。

QiongjiuIn order to gain the resources to protect everyone, I can't possibly plaster myself to your side all the time now, can I? I need to go out and complete missions and push myself further.为了获得足以“守护大家”的资源，无论是执行委托还是竞标投标的时候，我都不能一直赖在指挥官的身边吧？

CommanderMm. Many things would not be able to progress if I kept you, and just as many people would come to "settle things" with me.嗯，要是扣留琼玖，很多事项无法推进，恐怕有不少人会来找我“算账”。

QiongjiuCommander, you don't have to make that face.指挥官，不用露出那样的表情。

QiongjiuI don't find these new responsibilities tiresome or annoying. I do enjoy being useful and spreading the reputation of Qiongjiu and Frostfall Squad in the new Griffin. As for your attention and companionship, I am content to let this little "quince" enjoy them on my behalf.我并不觉得新的责任是什么累赘或是麻烦。能够派上用场，在新的格里芬开创出琼玖和霜降小队的声誉，我也乐在其中哦。至于指挥官的注视和陪伴，能有“木李”代我承领就好。

CommanderI am in awe of your sense of responsibility.真是令人刮目相看的责任感。

CommanderAlright, I will cherish it like I do you. "Repayment it can't be, but as a sign of love it won't fade."好吧，我会像对待琼玖一样好好爱惜这件礼物的。

QiongjiuIn that case, both this "quince" and this Qiongjiu will be counting on you from now on.那么，“木李”也好，琼玖也好，就都拜托指挥官继续指教了。

(Qiongjiu bows deeply to me before straightening up again.)（琼玖郑重其事地深施一礼，才直起身。）

(The evening mist filters in through the window, haloing her face in faint pink light, making her sparkle like a translucent gem.)（晚霞穿窗入室，将她的脸颊染上一层薄粉色，晶莹如通明的玉石。）

Covenant 铭契

QiongjiuI rarely change my plans, but you're always able to sway my heart.我很少改变计划，您却总能让我心悦诚服地改弦易调。

QiongjiuStill, I am very confident about this upcoming plan. This time, I'm certain even you will not be able to change my mind.不过，我对接下来的这个计划信心十足，这次即便是您也无法动摇我的心意。

QiongjiuBecause the only ironclad principle in the plan for Qiongjiu and the Commander going forward is "it won't fade".关于琼玖和指挥官的未来计划，只有一行铁律，即是——“永以为好”。

Separation Anxiety 分离焦虑

CommanderQiongjiu, I suddenly remembered that I never handed you the materials to repair the jade that I bought for you the last time.琼玖，我忽然想起来，上回采购的玉石修复材料还没有交给你。

QiongjiuCommander, you're here just in time. I just so happen to have a jade item that needs care.指挥官，您来得正是时候，我刚好有需要保养的玉器。

CommanderOh dear. Has another precious treasure met with a terrible fate?又出现了不幸被摔碎的宝贝吗？

QiongjiuThe circumstances aren't the same as before. This time, it is minor damage from accumulated wear. As for the circumstances... goodness, it's as embarrassing as cutting my neural cloud and laying it bare before you, Commander.与之前的情形不同哦，这次是日积月累起来的细微磨损。要解释清楚这次的情况，还真是……像是把心智剖开全部袒露在指挥官面前一样，让人难为情呢。

QiongjiuMy hairpin comes from the same source as your pen rest, so I wear it all the time. I've been out on missions recently, and whenever my thoughts for you grow too much to bear, I take it off and rub it. Sometimes, I imagine I can scent you through it.我的墨玉发饰与您的笔搁同源，我一直贴身戴着它。最近总是在外执行委托，无法克制对指挥官的思念时，我就取下发饰品赏擦拭，好像能从中感受到指挥官的气息。

QiongjiuOver time, it began wearing the ornament down, and if I leave it be, the ridges may not match those of the pen rest.不知不觉中这件发饰就出现了磨损，要是放任磨损加剧，或许会无法与笔搁的山纹相合的。

CommanderAh... so Dolls can experience separation anxiety too?啊……人形也有分离焦虑吗？

QiongjiuSeparation anxiety? That's not like me at all. It's not so bad, is it?分离焦虑？这可太不像我了，没到这么严重的程度吧？

QiongjiuStill, parting is, as the saying goes, sweet sorrow. It starts when you leave the other person, but when it ends is unclear. Even when you're standing before me right now, my longing for you does not diminish in the least. Is it because I'm still not satisfied with how close we are now?不过，相思真是一种甜美的折磨。开始于离别的下一个瞬间，结束却是遥遥无期。即便是您就站在我面前的此刻，对您的思念也奇妙地并未减少。这是因为我对我们现在的距离仍不满足吗？

QiongjiuI want to be closer to you, Commander. I want to occupy more of your time and your attention. Am I being too greedy? I don't hate it, though. Rather, I want to encourage such feelings to grow with each passing day.想要更靠近指挥官，想要更多地占有指挥官的时间和注意力，我是不是有些过于贪婪了？可我并不讨厌这种感觉，反而想要纵容这样的思念日增月益。

QiongjiuCommander, may I allow myself to indulge in such feelings? Or perhaps I should accept some kind of constraint to my emotional modules so I only think of you like this when I'm drawing up plans?指挥官，我可以就这样沉湎在这样的心情中吗？或者，我应该劝说我的情感模块接受某种规划，只在计划中的时间段思念您呢？

QiongjiuCan I really do this, as I am now? The success rate of planning my thoughts like this... Well, it does seem a little distressing.现在的我真能做到吗？这种思念计划的完成率……可真是让人担忧呢。

Section 1 第一节

(Under Qiongjiu's command, the Frostfall Squad is pursuing the vehicle that seized the merchant's cargo.)（霜降小队正在琼玖的指挥下，追击劫持了商人货物的车辆。）

QiongjiuTololo, open fire in 45 seconds, blow their wheels right off.托洛洛，45秒后开火，直接打爆车轮。

QiongjiuCheeta and Lind, move up directly. You have three minutes to disarm the bandits in the vehicles ahead.奇塔、琳德，直接追上去，你们有3分钟的时间将前方车里劫匪缴械。

LindThree minutes?3分钟？

CheetaLeader, isn't three minutes a bit short? They've got three cars!队长，3分钟也太短了吧？他们有3辆车哎！

QiongjiuIt's feasible. Didn't we already plan this?可以的，计划不是早就定好了吗？

QiongjiuBe careful and don't let the car roll over. The cargo they've seized contains glassware, our commissioner has specifically warned us about that.注意别让车翻了，他们劫走的货物里有水晶器具，雇主特别嘱咐过。

CheetaLeader! Hey—Leader!队长！队长——队长！

QiongjiuTololo, five seconds to go. Mind your firing interval, one shot at a time, starting with the middle one.托洛洛，还有5秒。注意控制射击间隔，一枪一辆，从中间的开始。

TololoUnderstood.明白。

CheetaHey? Hello? Did this channel mute me?喂？你好？这个通讯频道是屏蔽我了吗？

(Bang, bang, bang—)（砰、砰、砰——）

(Ignoring Cheeta's complaints, Tololo opens fire right on time, hitting the minivans' tires one by one.)（无视奇塔的抱怨，托洛洛准时开枪，顺次击中了小货车的轮胎。）

QiongjiuLind, Cheeta, you have 2 minutes and 30 seconds.琳德、奇塔，你们还有2分30秒。

LindLet's go, Cheeta! I go left, you go right. Whoever finishes first gets the center!走了奇塔！我左你右，谁先完事谁中间！

CheetaAh—you're jumping the gun!啊——抢跑犯规！

LindStay quiet!老实点！

(Lind ties up the last beaten and bruised bandit and throws him to the ground.)（琳德将最后一个被打得鼻青脸肿的劫匪绑好，扔在地上。）

(On the sidelines, Cheeta proudly crosses her arms and looks at Qiongjiu and Tololo walking over.)（一旁的奇塔则得意地叉着腰，看向走过来的琼玖与托洛洛。）

CheetaLeader, did you catch that? I just yanked the bandit out of the passenger seat in such a gallant manner!队长队长，你看到了吗？我刚刚把副驾驶上的劫匪拽出来的英姿！

LindDid you mean "violent and barbaric"?暴力又野蛮，算什么英姿。

CheetaStop talking so much nonsense if you've lost~ We're half a minute ahead of the Leader's schedule!手下败将就不要有这么多废话了吧~我们这边可是比队长要求的时间，又快了半分钟哦！

CheetaIf we were to wait for you to smack every last one of these dumb thieves with your stock, we'd be here until dark!要是等你一个个用枪托砸完这群笨贼，他们排队都要排到天黑了！

LindWeapons are how civilized people solve their problems. Resorting to fisticuffs and physical violence? Are you a savage?使用武器是文明人的解决方式，不用武器非要施加拳脚暴力，你是原始人吗？

CheetaGuess you have no use for your two hands anymore going off that, want me to install the guns directly on your body? As a genius I can certainly do that for free~按你这么说，你不需要双手啦，直接把枪装到素体上吧？哎呀，要不要本天才免费帮你改装呀~

LindYou—你——

(Seeing the pair go about their usual business, Tololo shakes her head.)（看着眼前二人你来我往，托洛洛摇摇头。）

(Qiongjiu smiles, tidies up her slightly disheveled clothes, and pulls out a wooden comb. She hands it to Tololo, gesturing for her to straighten out her long hair.)（琼玖笑了笑，将有些凌乱的衣摆整理好，顺便掏出了一把木梳递给托洛洛，示意她把长发捋顺。）

TololoI wonder how long they'll go on for this time...这次不知道要吵多久……

QiongjiuIt's fine. We've got 10 minutes before the debrief scheduled with our commissioner anyway.没事，反正距离我们和雇主约定的汇报时间还有10分钟。

QiongjiuSeems like the team's combat efficiency has considerably increased lately, we'll need to tailor our plans more precisely next time.看来最近队伍的作战效率又提升了不少，下次需要更精准地调整计划才行。

CheetaWhy's the pressure getting heavier when we're completing the tasks more efficiently? There is no need to be so precise, is there?怎么任务完成得快反而负担更重了，也不用这么精准吧？

QiongjiuIf we are to develop a plan, then we must stick to it, and being precise is a safer bet.既然制定了计划，那就要按计划执行，精确一点更保险。

CheetaI feel like you're simply being too obsessive, Leader...我觉得，队长你只是强迫症发作……

(Shaking her head at Cheeta, Qiongjiu opens her to-do list as usual. Amidst the densely packed schedule, she checks off "15:40 Intercept van" with a note that reads, "Planning failure, completed ahead of schedule.")（对奇塔摇了摇头，琼玖照例打开了待办事项，在密密麻麻的日程中，将“15:40 拦截货车”这一栏打了勾，并注明“规划失误，提前完成”。）

CheetaCompleting it early can't be considered a failure, right? Leader—提前不能算失误吧？队长——

(Beep—the sharp droning sound of a call interrupts Cheeta's grumbling.)（滴滴滴滴滴，一阵急促的通讯提示音打断了奇塔的抱怨。）

Qiongjiu...Helian?……赫丽安？

(Qiongjiu frowns and picks up the comm.)（琼玖皱了皱眉，接入通讯。）

QiongjiuThis is Qiongjiu. Is something wrong? Our scheduled check-in isn't due yet.我是琼玖，怎么了？我们约定的通讯时间还没到呢。

HelianthusEmergency situation. Return to Griffin as soon as you complete your current mission.紧急事态，你们完成当前的任务后，立刻返回格里芬。

QiongjiuI see.我明白了。

(Qiongjiu glances at the time.)（琼玖看了一眼时间。）

QiongjiuETA 1:15 AM. Straight to your office?预计今夜1:15抵达，直接去你办公室？

HelianthusYes, I'll be waiting for you.嗯，我等你们。

(After handing over their other tasks, the Frostfall Squad arrives at Griffin and heads straight for Helian's office.)（完成任务交接的霜降小队抵达格里芬，直奔赫丽安的办公室。）

CheetaWhat's the matter? You called us back in such a hurry.怎么啦？急急忙忙把我们喊回来。

HelianthusThere's an important assignment for your squad.有个重要任务要交给你们。

HelianthusThe details have just been emailed to you. Have you all read them?资料刚才已经发到了你们邮箱，都看过了吧？

CheetaUh... I didn't check my inbox... but T-Tololo must have finished reading it!呃……我没看邮箱……但托、托洛洛一定看完了！

(Cheeta ducks behind Tololo and pushes her forward.)（奇塔一个闪身，躲到了托洛洛身后，并推了对方一下。）

Tololo...I did, indeed.……确实是看完了。

QiongjiuI'll have them familiarize themselves with the details properly afterward, let's get straight to the point.我之后会安排她们统一熟悉任务资料的，先说正事吧。

(Helian glances at Qiongjiu, perplexed, and pushes up her imaginary monocle out of habit, only to stop in an awkward moment of realization.)（赫丽安无奈地看了一眼琼玖，习惯性地推了一下并不存在的单片眼镜，摸空的手尴尬地顿了顿。）

HelianthusAhem... The commissioner this time is a rising businessman, who became popular in the White Zone's prestigious circles over these past two years—Lars Prinsler.咳……这次的委托人，是一位这两年白区名流圈新晋的商人，拉尔斯·普林斯勒。

QiongjiuYes, I've read it in the file, and if I remember correctly, we've tried to make contact with this individual before.嗯，我已经在资料里看过了，而且我没记错的话，这个人之前我们就试图接触过。

QiongjiuThough still a young man, he's very cautious and requested lots of documents and qualification certificates. Yet, he was still hesitant to establish a partnership with us.他虽然年纪不大，却十分谨慎，要了不少资料和资质证明过去，但还是对于是否要与我们建立合作感到犹豫。

QiongjiuIs he finally feeling reassured now?现在是终于放心了吗？

HelianthusPerhaps. In his words, he's hoping for a simple collaboration first to see if we click.也许。按照他的说法，是希望先进行一次简单的合作，看看彼此是否合拍。

QiongjiuSo, what's does the mission entail?所以，任务内容是？

HelianthusTwo days from now, his daughter, Hedy Prinsler, will travel to their estate in the suburbs of ZHY-06 for a vacation.两天后，他的女儿，赫蒂·普林斯勒将前往他们位于ZHY-06近郊的庄园度假。

HelianthusThe Prinslers wish to hire a Griffin Doll squad as Hedy's bodyguards.普林斯勒夫妇希望雇用格里芬的人形小队担任赫蒂的护卫。

HelianthusAnd I want to task the Frostfall Squad with this mission.而我希望霜降小队来负责本次任务。

LindA bodyguard gig, requiring all four of us? The rich in the White Zones have nowhere else to spend their money, do they?就这么个护卫工作，至于我们4个都去？白区的富人们有钱没地方花了吧？

QiongjiuA gesture of goodwill?是希望展现诚意？

HelianthusCorrect, but that's only part of the reason.没错，但这只是原因之一。

HelianthusI chose to reach out to them for partnership before because the Prinslers' business was booming for the past two years.我之前之所以选中他们作为合作伙伴进行接洽，就是因为这两年普林斯勒的生意处于快速扩张状态。

HelianthusThat naturally attracted them lot of unwanted attention. Attacks on the couple have been frequent, and shipping facilities belonging to their business are constantly being ransacked.树大招风，针对他们夫妻二人的袭击屡屡不断。普林斯勒名下产业的运输物流也时常遭到洗劫。

HelianthusI fear that... this assignment, too, is not as straightforward as they suggest.我担心……这次任务，也并非像他们说的那样简单。

QiongjiuI see. This could very well be their test for Griffin, with our future partnership being at stake.原来如此，这很有可能是他们针对格里芬的一次考验，关系着未来的合作意向。

CheetaHehe, so that's how it is. Don't worry, Helian. With Frostfall in action, they'll bear witness to what Griffin is capable of.哼哼，原来如此，放心吧赫丽安，霜降出手，他们一定会见识到格里芬的厉害。

TololoThere's no info...没有信息……

(Tololo, who had been quiet, suddenly speaks up.)（一直不说话的托洛洛突然开口。）

CheetaWhat info?什么信息？

TololoOn the subject of protection.关于护卫对象的。

QiongjiuThat's right, Helian. The only information you sent us is the vacation itinerary of this young lady we're trying to protect.是啊，赫丽安，你发来的资料里，只有我们要保护的这位赫蒂大小姐的度假作息安排。

QiongjiuThere is no information regarding Miss Hedy herself, there's absolutely nothing beyond her name.针对大小姐本身的介绍，除了名字之外完全没有。

QiongjiuNo chance you left that out, is there?你不可能是漏掉了吧？

HelianthusOf course not, and I have inquired Mr. Prinsler about this.当然不可能，我也向普林斯勒先生询问过此事。

HelianthusMr. Prinsler's response was that they didn't want to disclose too much information of their daughter for security reasons. Everything will be handed over at the beginning of the escort mission, however.但普林斯勒先生给我的答复是，出于安全性考虑，他们不希望自己女儿的信息过多曝光，所以一切将在护卫任务开始时交接。

LindSecurity reasons? Is he still worried about us compromising them? What's the point of a partnership if they don't even trust us!?安全性？他难道还担心我们泄露吗？都不信我们了，还合作什么！

QiongjiuForget it. We can start inferring some insights just by looking at the vacation itinerary he provided.算了。只看他给过来的度假作息安排，也能稍微推测一番了。

TololoMost of the activities are clustered around nighttime and evening hours, while the entire daytime is spent sleeping... She may be suffering from a photophobia-like disorder.大部分活动时间聚集在夜间和晨昏，白天则都是睡眠时间……她可能患有畏光类病症。

CheetaI doubt that. Maybe she's the kind that stays up all night playing video games and reading light novels.那可不一定，搞不好是个熬夜沉迷打游戏看小说的呢？

QiongjiuAnyway, as long as the young lady can stick to the arrangements and enjoy her vacation without a making fuss, there shouldn't be any problem.怎样都好，只要这位大小姐能够按照安排，老老实实地度假，就没问题。

QiongjiuIt's just that... this itinerary could've been a little more explicit...只是……这份日程表还可以更明确一些……

(Looking at Qiongjiu begin to dive into the timetable, the three squad members exchange playful winks.)（看着开始研究起时间表的琼玖，3名队员互相递了个眼色。）

CheetaOh, the misery. Looks like the Leader's going to have to give our "night owl" a hard time.真惨，看来我们这位“昼夜颠倒”的大小姐，要被队长规训一番了。

CheetaThat's the Leader for you. Even our client's schedule has to be precisely controlled...队长也是，连委托对象的时间都要精准管控……

TololoShe's done something similar before...之前，也做过类似的……

CheetaAh, you mean the previous commissioner who was always late, right? After working with us just three times, they never dared to be late again.啊，你是说上回那个总喜欢迟到的委托人吧？合作了3次之后，对方就再也不敢了。

CheetaTsk. Being late for two hours and claiming it's because of an upset stomach, how dare they?啧啧啧，迟到俩小时还说是闹肚子，怎么敢的啊？

LindNot three times, just two.不是3次，是2次。

CheetaHmm... really? I can't remember, but as I recall... The Leader only seems to have a problem with this type of clients, right?唔——是吗？记不清了，不过我印象里……队长好像也只对一类对象比较头疼吧？

(Whether intentional or not, Qiongjiu happens to conclude her examination of the timetable and looks up.)（不知是有意还是无意，琼玖恰好结束了针对日程表的研究，抬起头来。）

(Cheeta immediately shuts up.)（奇塔瞬间闭上了嘴巴。）

QiongjiuHelian, just leave this task to Frostfall. I'll get the team ready in the coming days.赫丽安，这任务就交给霜降吧，这两天我会带队员做好准备的。

HelianthusOkay, be careful.嗯，千万小心。

Section 2 第二节

(Two days later, in the early morning, the Frostfall Squad arrives at the private estate in ZHY-06, located at the address provided by the Prinslers.)（2天后，霜降小队根据普林斯勒夫妇提供的地址，在清晨时分抵达了位于ZHY-06的私人庄园。）

(Their commissioners, the Prinslers, did not make an appearance; instead, they are greeted by a butler.)（作为雇主的普林斯勒夫妇并未出现，接待他们的是一位管家。）

CheetaWoah, what a huge mansion, complete with a pond! Is this what being a rich businessman is like?哇，好大的庄园，还有池塘！这就是富商的实力吗？

HousekeeperThis is just one of the many properties under the Sir and Madam's name. Due to its proximity to native Green Zones, the surrounding environment is highly favorable and thus preferred by the young miss.这只是先生和夫人名下诸多产业的其中一处，因为接近原生绿区，周边环境条件更好，符合小姐的喜好。

CheetaSuch a pleasant environment, and the young lady only comes out in the middle of the night? Hmm... Seems like a waste—这么好的环境，大小姐是半夜活动吗？唔——总觉得有点浪费——

(Qiongjiu gives Lind and Tololo a look, signaling them to drag Cheeta away without creating a scene.)（琼玖递了个眼色，琳德和托洛洛不着痕迹地把奇塔拖远了一点。）

LindThat's enough.少说两句。

QiongjiuSorry.抱歉。

HousekeeperOh, please make yourselves at home. The young miss has been in a bad mood lately. The guards being more lively should make her feel better.呵呵，客气了。大小姐最近情绪很差，护卫活泼一些，应该会更开心。

QiongjiuThat's great to hear, but... I have some inquiries...那就好，不过……我有点疑问。

(Qiongjiu watches the butler closely.)（琼玖迟疑地看向管家。）

(A man in his forties, he bows slightly at Qiongjiu.)（管家看起来年约40，他向琼玖微微弯腰。）

HousekeeperPlease don't be apprehensive.请不要有顾虑。

QiongjiuAlright. Looking at your pace and stature, you don't strike me as an ordinary butler. As for the bodyguard gentlemen over here...好的。看您的步伐和身形，并不像是普通管家。至于这些保镖先生……

(Qiongjiu looks at the surrounding team of bodyguards.)（琼玖看了看周围的保镖队伍。）

QiongjiuThey all look like professionals with years of military training. Does the young lady really require our protection?看样子也都是常年接受军事化特训的专业人士，大小姐还需要我们来保护吗？

HousekeeperWell... As a matter of fact, after handing over the task to you, we will temporarily withdraw from this place.嗯……其实与您交接过后，我们就会暂时撤离这里。

HousekeeperOf course, we won't go very far. We'll be stationed at a position 3 clicks northeast of the mansion, in case of emergency.当然，并不会走很远，我们就在距离别墅东北方向3公里左右的据点驻扎并进行布防，以便应对不时之需。

QiongjiuCare to explain the reasoning?可以问下理由吗？

HousekeeperIn truth... we have been reprimanded by the young miss.其实……是被大小姐训斥了。

QiongjiuHuh?啊？

HousekeeperThe young miss seems to have gotten sick of life in the White Zone, as well as being surrounded by bodyguards all day. She tried to run away on several occasions before, but fortunately nothing harmful has occurred so far.大小姐似乎厌烦了白区的生活以及身边的保镖们，之前就离家出走了几次，所幸没有出什么危险。

HousekeeperIt was for this reason that the young miss's doctor suggested to the Sir and Madam for her to spend some time in the Green Zone, as well for us to maintain some distance, given the stress it might cause her.为此，大小姐的医生才建议先生和夫人，让大小姐来绿区度假，并让我们与大小姐保持一些距离，因为这样可能会对她造成压力。

QiongjiuI see... That's why fresh guards like us are called upon for security duty.原来如此……所以才需要我们这些陌生的护卫来完成安保工作。

HousekeeperIndeed. Sir has been pondering this matter for quite a while, but the state of the young miss's condition was deteriorating by the day. As her mere butler, I am already tormented inside, not to mention how Sir and Madam must feel.是的，先生也考虑了很久，但是大小姐的状态每况愈下，我作为大小姐的管家，内心已经十分煎熬，何况是先生和夫人。

HousekeeperWhich is why, Miss Qiongjiu, we sincerely hope that the Frostfall Squad can allow the young miss to enjoy her vacation while keeping her safe.所以，琼玖小姐，我们由衷地希望，霜降小队在保护好大小姐的同时，也能让她好好享受这次假期。

(The butler appears utterly sincere and treats Qiongjiu with utmost regard, suggesting that he is indeed counting all his hopes on this experience.)（管家的态度十分诚恳，对琼玖也尽显尊重，看样子确实将希望寄托在这次度假上。）

QiongjiuWe will certainly do our best. At a later time, I'll work out a communication schedule to synchronize the situation with you on a regular basis.我们一定尽力。稍晚些，我会根据实际情况制定通讯时间表，与您进行定期同步情况。

QiongjiuOf course, I'll also go over the defensive structures and their locations, as well as the road conditions on the property.当然，我也会去了解一下布防结构和位置，以及庄园内的路况。

QiongjiuThat way, if any incident does occur, we can have something to work with.这样如果当真出现意外，也好有个照应。

QiongjiuHope you can cooperate.希望您能配合。

HousekeeperCertainly, with Miss Qiongjiu being so considerate.当然，难得琼玖小姐考虑得这么周到。

QiongjiuI am glad to have your understanding.能够得到您的理解，我很高兴。

HousekeeperUp ahead is the mansion where the young miss resides. She's already waiting for you in her room. Please follow me.前边就是大小姐居住的别墅了，她已经在房间等着各位了，请随我来吧。

QiongjiuGot it.好的。

(Looking at her squad members still lagging behind, Qiongjiu shouts resignedly—)（看了眼有些落在后面的队员们，琼玖无奈地喊了一声——）

QiongjiuYou three, hurry up and follow!三位，快点跟上来了！

Young WomanPlease come in.请进。

(After a gentle tap, a young woman's voice emerges from behind the door.)（在轻轻扣响门扉后，门内传出年轻女性的声音。）

(After obtaining permission, the butler pushes the door open.)（得到应允后，管家推开了门。）

QiongjiuGreetings, I'm—ah!您好，我是——啊！

Young WomanLook out!小心！

(As soon as the door opens, a dark shadow lunges towards Qiongjiu.)（在开门的瞬间，一道黑影朝着琼玖迎面扑来。）

(Years of battlefield experience allow Qiongjiu to immediately assume her defensive stance, reaching out to grab the dark shadow.)（多年的战场反应让琼玖即刻进入作战姿态，抬手掐住了黑影。）

(The Frostfall Squad members behind Qiongjiu also draw their guns immediately.)（琼玖身后的霜降小队队员们也即刻掏枪。）

(Almost simultaneously, Qiongjiu can feel a formidable force grabbing her wrist—)（几乎同一时间，琼玖感到一股强大的力量抓住了自己的手腕——）

(The butler, who was standing reverently just moments ago, raises his gun as well.)（刚刚还毕恭毕敬站在身前的管家，竟也举起了枪。）

QiongjiuWhat are you doing?您这是做什么？

HousekeeperPlease let go! It's a misunderstanding!请您立刻松手！都是误会！

(Realizing that the "opponent" has no ulterior motive, Qiongjiu loosens her grip and finally takes a closer look at the shadowy figure she's grasping—)（发现对方并无进一步攻击的意图，琼玖放松了手上的力度，并看清了手中抓住的黑影——）

(A flying squirrel, adorned with a lovely hat and a bow tie, is baring its teeth and hissing at her with a scowl.)（一只戴着漂亮洋帽、脖子上系有蝴蝶结的飞鼠正龇着牙盯着自己，嗓子中发出嘶嘶的声音。）

(At this point, the pale-skinned young woman has quickly approached as well.)（而此时，那名皮肤白皙的年轻女性也快步走了过来。）

Qiongjiu...I am terribly sorry for startling your pet, Miss Hedy.……实在抱歉，吓到您的宠物了，赫蒂小姐。

(Qiongjiu politely cups the flying squirrel in her palm, ready to hand it back to the young woman before her.)（琼玖礼貌地将飞鼠捧在掌心，准备将其交还给面前的年轻女性。）

(Unexpectedly, the flying squirrel suddenly leaps up, climbs up to Qiongjiu's head, then messes up her carefully tended hair bun.)（不料飞鼠却突然跃起，顺着琼玖的手臂迅速攀爬到了她的头上，对着琼玖精致打理好的发髻一顿乱抓。）

Qiongjiu...…………

TololoL-Leader!队、队长！

(Qiongjiu raises her hand to signal Tololo, who's trying to come to rescue, to leave it.)（琼玖抬手示意想要来帮忙的托洛洛不用管她。）

QiongjiuLooks like your pet is full of energy again, Miss Hedy.看来您的宠物已经恢复活力了，赫蒂小姐。

Young WomanYou're mistaken, I'm merely Miss Hedy's personal doctor and dietitian, Cecily.您搞错了，我只是赫蒂小姐的私人医生兼营养师，茜丝莉。

Young WomanThe real Miss Hedy... is having a friendly exchange with you right now.真正的赫蒂小姐……正在与您友好交流。

QiongjiuHuh?诶？

(Qiongjiu straightens her neck, slowly shifting her sight upward. The smile on her face grows increasingly tenuous.)（琼玖僵直着脖子，缓缓地视线上移，脸上的笑容愈发勉强。）

("Miss Hedy" on the top of her head is trying to pull her hair bun open and find a way to burrow into it.)（而她头上的那位赫蒂小姐，正在试图把发髻撑开，掏出个洞来钻进去。）

CheetaOh geez... I feel a little sorry for the Leader, but also amused... Pfft, permission to laugh?妈呀……我觉得队长有点可怜，但又很好玩……噗，能笑吗？

TololoYou've already done so.你已经笑了。

LindWhat a twist, can't believe we've bumped into the worst kind of a mission subject for the Leader to handle...麻烦了，竟然碰上了队长最不擅长应对的任务对象……

(Though Qiongjiu stays silent, every Doll of the Frostfall Squad seems to have heard her deep sighs.)（虽然琼玖并未发声，但霜降小队的每一名人形，似乎都听到了她深深的叹息。）

Section 3 第三节

QiongjiuMiss Hedy, according to the schedule, you still have 4 minutes and 10 seconds of playtime. After that, it's time for your last meal and then bed.赫蒂小姐，按照作息表，您还有4分10秒的时间玩耍，之后就要进行最后一次用餐，然后睡觉了。

QiongjiuIn order to ensure that your meal is not disrupted and that you can sleep soundly afterwards, it is best for you to stop strenuous activities now.为了保证您用餐不受影响，之后可以安然入睡，您最好现在就停止剧烈活动。

CheetaLeader! What's the point of talking to a flying squirrel!队长！你跟只飞鼠说话有什么用！

CheetaAiieee! Told you not to take off over my head!哎呀！说了别从我头上起飞！

CheetaWoah! Why are you flying back?!呜啊！怎么又冲回来了！

HettySqueak—squeak—!嘶——嘶——！

(Ignoring Cheeta's protest, the flying squirrel with a safety helmet on scratches Cheeta's head and stomps on her beret.)（无视奇塔的抗议，头上戴着飞行安全头盔的飞鼠狠狠抓了两把她的脑袋，一脚踹在奇塔的贝雷帽上。）

(And then it leaps again, spreading its patagium to glide across the vast room.)（然后，它再次跃起，展开翼膜在偌大的房间中滑翔。）

CheetaI can't handle this young lady! We can't shut her down or teach her a lesson!这大小姐我应付不来啊！不能关也不能教训！

CheetaLeader! Save me, Leader!队长，队长救命！

Qiongjiu...I'm trying to build rapport with her.... just bear with me a little longer.……我在试着和她拉近关系，你们再忍忍。

QiongjiuMiss Hedy, you have two minutes of activity time before Dr. Cecily arrives with your meal, would you like to stop for a moment?赫蒂小姐，您的活动时间还有2分钟，茜丝莉医生就要带着餐食过来了，您要不要先停下来？

(With that, Qiongjiu blocks the flying squirrel's glide path, ready to intercept it with her outstretched arms.)（说着，琼玖挡在了飞鼠的滑翔路线上，准备伸手拦截。）

(Thump. The door is pushed open and Cecily walks in with a tray.)（咔嚓，房门被推开，端着盘子的茜丝莉走了进来。）

(Finding an opening, the flying squirrels suddenly veers off and dives towards Cecily.)（发现突破口的飞鼠忽然转向，朝着茜丝莉俯冲过去。）

QiongjiuOh no! Dr. Cecily! Close the door!糟了！茜丝莉医生！快关门！

CecilyBut that might hurt—ah!可这样可能会伤到——哎呀！

(Making use of Cecily's momentary hesitation, the flying squirrel nimbly darts through the doorway.)（在茜丝莉犹豫的间隙，飞鼠灵敏地从门缝飞了出去。）

QiongjiuOh no! The first floor is being aired out right now, the windows in the lobby are wide open!糟了！一层这个时间点正在进行通风，大堂的窗户没关！

QiongjiuCheeta, Dr. Cecily! Go after her!奇塔、茜丝莉医生！快追！

CheetaAhhhhh—I'm going!啊啊啊——我现在就去！

(The trio quickly rushes out of the room in pursuit.)（三人快速追出房间。）

CecilyMiss Hedy! Please wait!赫蒂小姐！请等一下！

CheetaWhy are you all trying to communicate with this creature? I can't stand this!你们怎么都试着和这家伙沟通啊，受不了了！

CheetaYeeart—!我扑——！

(Cheeta leaps high into the air, her fingertips just barely skimming the belly of the flying squirrel.)（奇塔高高跳起，指尖却堪堪蹭过飞鼠的肚皮。）

(The squirrel evades her with a gentle roll, then flies through the guardrail directly down to the second floor.)（飞鼠一个轻巧的翻身便躲了过去，越过护栏直接飞下了2层。）

CheetaDamn it! If it was my old body—可恶！要是以前的素体的话——

CecilyThe window! There's a window!窗户！是窗户！

QiongjiuIt's okay! I can make it!没事！来得及！

(Qiongjiu leaps over the second floor railing and lands directly on the first floor. Increasing her output for but a brief moment, she quickly dashes to the window, blocking it off with her body.)（琼玖翻身越过2层的楼梯栏杆，直接落到一楼，提高功率快速冲刺到窗边，直接挡在了窗户前。）

QiongjiuBased on your past movement data, as well as your current glide duration, speed, and angle calculations, you can no longer steer with any agility.按照您以往的运动数据，以及现在的滑翔时间、速度、角度计算，您已经无法灵活转向了。

QiongjiuUnfortunately, this runaway attempt of yours will be another failure, Miss Hedy.很可惜，这次您的离家出走又要失败了，赫蒂小姐。

(Sure enough, the flying squirrel with the safety helmet bumps right into Qiongjiu.)（果然，戴着飞行安全头盔的飞鼠，正正撞到了琼玖身上。）

(Cheeta and Cecily, having just made it to the stairway landing, both breath a sigh of relief.)（冲到楼梯平台上的奇塔和茜丝莉都松了口气。）

(Having failed its "jailbreak", the squirrel gets reluctantly taken back to its room by the trio.)（“越狱失败”的飞鼠，不情不愿地被三人带回了房间。）

(After being changed into its casual clothes, the flying squirrel burrows into its "tree-hole nest" and refuses come out again.)（被换上日常着装后，飞鼠闷头钻进了自己的“树洞小窝”里不再肯出来。）

(The commotion earlier also prompted Tololo, who had been monitoring the area outside the mansion, to come check things out.)（刚刚的骚乱，把原本在别墅外警戒的托洛洛也引了进来。）

CheetaLooks like she's not having this meal, again. Leader, your schedule will need to be revised once more.看来这顿饭是又不准备吃了。队长，你的日程规划又要改了哦。

CheetaI maintain that sooner or later, you should stop expecting animals to comply with schedules... It's simply not in line with their habits and intelligence level.不过我还是觉得，早点放弃要求动物遵守计划安排吧……这根本就不符合动物的生活习性和智力水平嘛。

CheetaBesides, employing force is not an option. As for verbally persuading her, you don't exactly speak flying squirrel tongue either, Leader.而且，你也不可能用强的，好言相劝，队长你也不会说飞鼠语啊。

Qiongjiu(Sigh)唉……

(Qiongjiu begrudgingly marks "Assist Miss Hedy in finishing her meal" as postponed.)（琼玖认命地在“保护赫蒂小姐完成用餐”这条待办事项上，标注了延期。）

QiongjiuDr. Cecily, has Miss Hedy always been like this?茜丝莉医生，赫蒂小姐一直这样吗？

QiongjiuI'd like to hear more from you about her preferences and habits, if possible. That way I can adjust the schedule accordingly.如果可以的话，我想多听您说说关于她的喜好与习性，这样也好有针对性地调整计划。

CecilyNot always... The thing is, the Sir and Madam spoiled her too much.也不是……只是先生和太太，过于溺爱她了。

CheetaHuh? Can animals get spoiled too?啊？动物也会被宠坏吗？

CecilyNo, it's just that while the Sir and Madam provided Miss Hedy with luxurious living conditions, they do not align with the habits of the flying squirrels.不，只是先生和太太虽然为赫蒂小姐提供了优渥的条件，但这些条件，并不符合鼯鼠族的生活习性。

(Cecily glances uncomfortably at Hedy's curled tail.)（茜丝莉有些不忍地看着赫蒂卷曲着的尾巴。）

TololoI've looked it up. Flying squirrels are gregarious and nocturnal, generally inhabiting coniferous or temperate mixed forests, and eating nuts and leaves... But Hedy...我查了资料，飞鼠是群居型动物，昼伏夜出，一般居住在针叶林或针阔混交林中，吃坚果和嫩树枝叶……可是赫蒂……

CecilyLife in the White Zone doesn't provide her with that kind of environment.在白区，并不能提供给她这样的环境。

CecilyConcerned for her well-being, the Sir and Madam kept her away from the natural world for years, even refusing to let her eat raw nuts and leaves.先生和太太担心她有危险，也常年不允许她真正接触大自然，甚至连食物都不相信原生的坚果和枝叶……

CecilyThey were worried about radiation contamination and demanded that the ingredients be heavily sanitized before mixing them into rations...他们担心有辐射污染，要求将材料重重净化再调配成饲粮……

CecilyAs for the assortment of fancy ornaments, they're even more of a burden for her.至于各式各样的名贵配饰，对于她来说更是负担。

CheetaRich people's love is so crushing.有钱人的爱真是沉重。

TololoI can sense that she's lonely... and unhappy.我能感觉到，她很孤单……并不快乐。

QiongjiuWell, since Miss Hedy came here for a vacation, let's help her cast off all her burdens.那么，既然赫蒂小姐是来度假的，我们就要帮她把负担都丢掉。

(With that, Qiongjiu gently lifts the flying squirrel out of its ornately decorated nest.)（说罢，琼玖轻柔地将飞鼠从装饰华丽的小窝中掏了出来。）

(The squirrel initially puts up a fight, but then stops resisting when it realizes Qiongjiu is helping it untie the bow.)（飞鼠一开始还在挣扎，但发现琼玖在帮她解开刚刚系好的蝴蝶结时，停下了反抗。）

QiongjiuOh my, your fur is all messed up. Don't move, let me tidy it up for you.哎呀，毛都被压乱了。别动哦，我帮你整理一下。

Hetty...……

CheetaThough it's quite the heartwarming scene, Tololo, don't you think it's oddly reminiscent of how the Leader usually tidies us up?虽然是挺温馨的画面，但是托洛洛，你觉不觉得队长平时给我们整理衣领的时候也是这样啊？

TololoWhat's wrong with that?有什么不好？

CheetaTrue.也是。

(After finishing up, Qiongjiu returns the flying squirrel to its nest. Comforted by her, the squirrel blinks in a way that is both rare and genuine.)（整理好后，琼玖将飞鼠送回了小窝里，被琼玖安抚的飞鼠难得老实地眨了眨眼睛。）

QiongjiuAlright.好了。

QiongjiuDr. Cecily, with half a month left in the vacation, I hope you can assist me in adjusting the schedule today.茜丝莉医生，距离度假结束还有半个月的时间，我希望今天您能帮助我调整日程安排。

CecilyWhat do you mean?什么意思？

QiongjiuI'd like to... appropriately add some time for outdoor activities.我希望……适当加入一些户外活动的时间吧。

QiongjiuThere are ponds and small gardens around the property. Even though they fall short of the true wilderness of native Green Zones, they are miles better than the artificial terrariums in the White Zone.这座庄园里我看也是有池塘和小型园林装饰的，虽然比不上真的原生绿区，但总好过白区的恒温室。

CecilyBut, the Sir and Madam...可是，先生和夫人……

QiongjiuThe goal of the task given to us was to protect Miss Hedy and let her enjoy her vacation in safety.先生和夫人给我们的委托内容，是保护赫蒂小姐安全地享受假期。

QiongjiuThis means that having Miss Hedy "enjoy" herself is also part of our job.那么，让赫蒂小姐“享受”也是我们需要做到的。

QiongjiuI'll talk to the butler, and I am confident that Griffin will ensure Miss Hedy's safety. All I need from you, Dr. Cecily, is to offer a few comments from your professional standpoint.我会和管家商量，格里芬也一定能够保护好赫蒂小姐，只是需要茜丝莉医生从专业角度也帮我说两句话。

CecilyI see.我知道了。

Section 4 第四节

(Having completed its outdoor exercise, the flying squirrel is escorted back to its room by Qiongjiu and Lind. Despite this, it's still bouncing around playfully in its room.)（完成了户外活动的飞鼠，被琼玖和琳德护送回房间，意犹未尽的她在房间中跳来跳去。）

LindShe's been in a much better mood for the last few days, even her coat appears shiny now.她最近几天情绪好了不少，毛似乎都光亮了。

QiongjiuNature and freedom—the best nourishment for animals.自然和自由，对动物来说是最好的营养剂。

QiongjiuAlthough the diet and sleep schedule have yet to be followed consistently, Miss Hedy is very motivated to go outside. She doesn't even need reminders about it.虽然进食和睡眠计划还不能精准执行，但是现在赫蒂小姐对于外出活动非常积极，完全不用提醒。

QiongjiuNot bad, that means at least 30% of the schedule is being adhered to.也不错，至少保住了30%的完成率。

(The flying squirrel glides over and skillfully lands on Qiongjiu's head, clutching the jade beads on her hairpin.)（滑翔过来的飞鼠，熟练地落到琼玖头上，抱住了琼玖发簪上的玉石珠子。）

QiongjiuMiss Hedy, these aren't edible. Please don't try to taste them.赫蒂小姐，这可不是坚果，一定不要往嘴里塞哦。

(Clack—the sound of teeth and the beads colliding.)（咔——牙齿和珠子碰撞的声音。）

Qiongjiu(Sigh)唉……

(Qiongjiu lifts the squirrel off her head, and the latter quietly sits in her palm.)（琼玖将飞鼠从头上拿下来，飞鼠老实地蹲在她的掌心。）

LindAnd the Leader has gotten closer to her.队长和她的关系也变好了。

QiongjiuYeah. Thanks to Miss Hedy, I have to comb my hair five times a day.是，托赫蒂小姐的福，我每天要梳五次头发。

QiongjiuMiss Hedy, in 10 minutes, it'll be time for your meal.赫蒂小姐，还有10分钟，就到了规定的用餐时间了。

QiongjiuSince we are on such good terms, could you please have your meal on time today and salvage my plan's poor implementation rate?既然我们关系这么好，您今天能不能准时开饭，挽救一下我的计划执行率？

QiongjiuIt's been at rock bottom for the past few days.这十几天下来，它已经跌到谷底了。

(The squirrel hops once, indifferent to her request.)（飞鼠跳了一下，不置可否。）

(Qiongjiu shakes her head and places the flying squirrel on the play ladder. She then pulls out her terminal and dials the butler's code.)（琼玖摇摇头，将飞鼠放到爬架上，掏出终端拨通了管家的通讯代码。）

QiongjiuGreetings, Mr. Butler. This is the Frostfall Squad of Griffin, I am Leader Qiongjiu, contacting you for scheduled check-in...管家先生您好，这里是格里芬霜降小队，我是队长琼玖，现与您进行定期通讯……

(Qiongjiu reports on the flying squirrel's status.)（琼玖将飞鼠的情况一一汇报。）

QiongjiuRoger that. We'll proceed with the guard duty. The next check-in is scheduled for 15:00 today. Please keep your comm lines clear at that time.好的，我们会继续执行护卫任务，下次汇报时间预计在今天下午15点，届时请您保证通讯畅通。

(The call ends and Qiongjiu makes an OK gesture.)（通讯结束，琼玖比了一个OK的手势。）

QiongjiuAll is well, the butler is quite happy to hear that Miss Hedy has regained some weight and is in a better mood.一切顺利，听到赫蒂小姐体重有所回升、情绪好转，管家挺高兴的。

QiongjiuHe said he will forward the good news to Mr. and Mrs. Prinsler.他说会把这个好消息告诉普林斯勒夫妇。

LindBut I'm afraid that the moment she returns to the White Zone, she'll go back to the way she was.但她回到白区之后，恐怕立刻就会回归原样。

QiongjiuDon't overthink it. Just do the task at hand.别想太多，先把眼前的任务做好吧。

QiongjiuWe and Dr. Cecily have proven in a concrete manner what Miss Hedy really needs. If the Prinslers truly care about her, things will change.我们和茜丝莉医生已经用实际行动证明了赫蒂小姐真正需要的是什么，如果普林斯勒夫妇确实在乎她，会有改变的。

LindMm.嗯。

(Lind nods. Then Qiongjiu looks at the time and frowns slightly.)（琳德点点头，琼玖看了下时间，微微蹙眉。）

QiongjiuIt's already time, why isn't Dr. Cecily here...已经到时间了，怎么茜丝莉医生还没来……

QiongjiuShe should be in the kitchen or on her way here at this point. Lind, go check what's going on.琳德，这个时间，她应该就在厨房或是从厨房来的路上，你去看下怎么回事。

LindAlright.好。

(Lind leaves the room.)（琳德离开房间。）

QiongjiuAlas, I was under the impression that Dr. Cecily was getting the hang of arriving precisely on time...唉，明明这两天茜丝莉医生已经可以精准把握抵达时间了……

QiongjiuIt's quite rare for Miss Hedy to settle down promptly, but it seems we're still not going to meet today's diet schedule.难得今天赫蒂小姐准时安静下来，结果进食计划还是没能准时执行啊。

(The flying squirrel sitting on the shelf sees Qiongjiu muttering to herself and gently hops on her shoulder.)（蹲在架子上的飞鼠看到琼玖在自言自语，轻巧地跳到了她的肩膀上。）

QiongjiuLet's wait together.一起等会吧。

(Just as she said that, Lind's voice suddenly comes through the Frostfall's comms channel.)（正说着，霜降的通讯频道中突然出现了琳德的声音。）

LindLeader! We have a situation!队长！有情况！

QiongjiuWhat's going on?怎么了？

LindI found Cecily passed out on the stairs, with the meal for Hedy scattered around her.我在楼梯上发现了晕倒的茜丝莉，身边散落着给赫蒂的餐食。

LindThere's blood running down her forehead, I'm afraid she was attacked on her way! An attacker has slipped into the mansion!她的头部有血流下，恐怕是来房间的路上遭人袭击！有敌人溜进别墅了！

CheetaLeader—队长——

(Before Cheeta could finish her sentence, a fire alarm blares out inside the mansion.)（奇塔话未说完，别墅内便响起了火警警报。）

QiongjiuReport!说！

CheetaI'm patrolling the back of the mansion! There's an open fire in one of the rooms! But it doesn't look like it's burning too badly!我正在别墅后方巡逻！有间屋子出现明火！但看起来烧得不厉害！

CheetaShould be the kitchen going by its location! Don't know why the automatic fire suppression didn't kick in, though!位置应该是厨房！但不知道为什么自动消防设施没有启动！

QiongjiuAcknowledged.收到。

QiongjiuLind, leave Dr. Cecily to me, you go deal with the fire in the kitchen. There's a manual fire extinguisher next to the storage room.琳德，茜丝莉医生交给我，你先去处理厨房的火灾，储物间旁边有手动灭火器。

QiongjiuCheeta, begin searching the mansion and its perimeter immediately!奇塔，立刻在别墅周围及内部展开搜查！

Hetty!！

(The perturbed flying squirrel once again climbs onto Qiongjiu's head, tugging at Qiongjiu's hair bun and trying to burrow its way inside.)（被惊扰到的飞鼠，又一次爬上了琼玖的脑袋，扒拉着琼玖的发髻，使劲向里边钻。）

QiongjiuDon't worry, we'll protect you.别怕，我们会保护好您的。

QiongjiuWe just need to get Dr. Cecily to a safe place first...只是我们现在要去先把茜丝莉医生安置好……

TololoLeader, I'm observing multiple vehicles approaching the mansion, due northeast. Armed individuals suspected on board!队长，观察到东北方向有多辆吉普车正在向庄园靠近。车内疑似有武装人员！

QiongjiuA spook and their reinforcements, huh...想搞里应外合吗……

QiongjiuTololo, probe the number of militants and their level of firepower. Get ready to fight.托洛洛，探明武装分子数量与火力水平，做好战斗准备。

QiongjiuCheeta, leave the mansion to me and Lind. Head to support Tololo's position immediately!奇塔，别墅交给我和琳德，你立刻前往托洛洛所在岗哨支援！

(Qiongjiu calmly issues her orders, then promptly inputs the comm code of the bodyguard team. However, the only sound coming out of her earpiece is an impartial waiting tone.)（琼玖冷静利落地调整安排，快速输入了保镖队伍的通讯代码，然而终端听筒内只传来均匀的等待提示音。）

QiongjiuWas their position attacked? But...据点遭到袭击了吗？但是……

(At this point, the fire alarm ceases.)（此时，火灾警报停了下来。）

LindLeader, the fire's out! It was a small one! It started on the stove, cause unknown for now.队长，火已经灭掉了！火势不大！起火地点是灶台，原因暂时不明。

LindAlso, the sprinklers have been sabotaged! Looks like they used a pestle from the kitchen.另外，自动喷水器被人为破坏了！应该是用的厨房里的捣锤。

QiongjiuA pestle? ...I see now.捣锤？……我明白了。

QiongjiuLind, begin a sweep immediately. Search all rooms in the mansion and all locations within a radius of 100 meters. Make sure the mansion's surroundings are safe.琳德立刻开始排查，范围为别墅内全部房间，及周围半径100米所有地点，务必确保别墅的环境安全。

QiongjiuTololo, report enemy status!托洛洛，汇报敌方信息！

TololoFour enemy vehicles in total—UAZ-469 LUVs, all with full crews.敌方共持有载具4辆，均为UAZ-469型吉普车，车内满员。

TololoThe militants are all wearing gas masks, identification is difficult for the time being.武装人员以防毒面具覆面，暂时难以确认身份。

QiongjiuAny signs of prior engagements on the vehicles?车身存在交火痕迹吗？

TololoNone, no sign of firefights in the vicinity before I spotted them, either.没有，我观察到他们之前，周边也未见交火迹象。

QiongjiuCheeta, how long till you reach Tololo's post?奇塔，还有多久抵达托洛洛所在岗哨？

CheetaAbout two minutes! I'm running!大约2分钟吧！在跑了！

QiongjiuI'll give you exactly 1 minute 40 seconds.给你1分40秒，不要大约。

QiongjiuUpon arrival, join Tololo in intercepting the vehicles. Don't harm anyone—simply prevent them from advancing toward the mansion.抵达后，协同托洛洛阻截对面车辆，但不要伤人，拦住他们继续靠近庄园即可。

CheetaHuh?啊？

QiongjiuI'll explain afterward. Just hold them down for 2 minutes.之后再解释，你们坚持2分钟就可以。

TololoUnderstood. Cheeta, come on.明白。奇塔，快点。

CheetaI know, I know!知道啦知道啦！

(Qiongjiu pats the flying squirrel who has fully burrowed into her bun.)（琼玖拍了拍已经完全钻进发髻里的飞鼠。）

QiongjiuAlright, let's see if Dr. Cecily is awake now. If so, we might still be able to catch up with today's remaining schedule.走吧，我们去看看茜丝莉医生醒了没有，顺利的话，今天的休息计划还赶得上。

(Qiongjiu takes the flying squirrel around the mansion and finds Cecily.)（琼玖带着飞鼠在别墅中找到了茜丝莉。）

(She's leaned against a window frame. Blood is running down her temples, and her eyes are tightly shut.)（她靠坐在窗沿下，血液顺着鬓边流淌，双目紧闭。）

QiongjiuThe fire hazard has been eliminated. You'll catch a cold if you stay here.火灾的危险已经消除，待这里会着凉。

(Qiongjiu crouches down and looks earnestly at the unconscious individual in front of her with a slight smile.)（琼玖蹲下身子，认真地看着眼前晕倒的人，微微一笑。）

QiongjiuLet's head back to the room. Shall I carry you, or will you walk on your own, Dr. Cecily?还是回房间吧，是我扛你回去，还是你自己站起来走，茜丝莉医生？

Cecily...……

(Cecily, pale and unconscious mere moments ago, slowly opens her eyes.)（方才还面色苍白昏迷的茜丝莉，缓缓睁开了双眼。）

Cecily..As expected of Griffin. Now, this should alleviate any worries Mr. Prinsler had.……不愧是格里芬。这下，普林斯勒先生该放心了。

Section 5 第五节

(The Frostfall Squad has just wrapped up their mission review meeting.)（霜降小队刚刚结束了任务总结会议。）

CheetaHehe, with me here, any task would be a piece of cake.嘿嘿，有我在，什么任务都轻轻松松啦。

LindYou mean the genius who nearly stepped on the tail of the subject on the second-to-last day of our flying squirrel guard duty?你指护卫飞鼠任务的倒数第二天，那个差点踩了护卫对象尾巴的天才行为？

TololoShe did step on it.是真的踩到了。

CheetaIt was an accident! Hey, hasn't it been a week since the mission ended?那是意外啦！哎，任务结束有一周了吗？

CheetaKinda got used to seeing that squirrel make a mess.看不到那只飞鼠闹腾，还有点不习惯了。

QiongjiuLuckily it didn't hurt Miss Hedy, she only lost some fur.还好没伤到赫蒂小姐，只是掉了几根毛。

QiongjiuOtherwise, the commissioner would've likely ruled our mission a failure.不然委托方很有可能还是会判定我们任务失败。

CheetaThat's way less hair than what she grew during her vacation! And it's all thanks to our loving care.就那几根毛，比度假她长出来的少太多了啊！这还不都亏了我们的悉心照料。

CheetaMoreover, they themselves set fire to the mansion and sent people to raid the place, were they not afraid of hurting their "precious daughter" then?而且委托方自己又放火又派人突袭别墅的，那会怎么不怕伤到他们的“宝贝女儿”啦？

CheetaObviously, the flying squirrel was but a front, the couple never had any children at all.明显飞鼠就是个幌子，这对夫妻压根就没有什么孩子。

LindSpare us the rhetoric, without the Leader you would've gotten into a real fight with the bodyguard team.少说两句吧，没有队长你就和保镖队伍真打起来了。

CheetaDon't just blame me. Didn't you also fail to realize it was a ploy?别光说我，你不是也没看出那是个骗局吗？

CheetaI wonder who was the one rummaging through even the stacks of straw in the stable to find the non-existent "attacker"?不知道是谁，连马棚里的稻草垛都翻了个遍，捉不存在的“歹徒”呢~

QiongjiuAlright, alright. This time everyone followed directions and completed their tasks with remarkable precision.好了好了，这次大家都听指挥，精准地完成了自己的任务。

QiongjiuAnd the commissioner was happy with us, so that's enough.委托方对我们也很满意，这就够了。

TololoLeader, how exactly did you find out?队长，你究竟是如何发现端倪的？

TololoI was at the frontmost outpost and saw the bodyguards disguised as militants firsthand.我在最前线的岗哨，直接看到了伪装成武装人员的保镖队伍。

TololoThey were all masked, though... I didn't recognize them at all.虽然他们都蒙了面……但我完全没能认出来。

QiongjiuWell...这个嘛……

CheetaWell, I-I'm sure my brilliant mind could've figured it out after some careful reflection, but it just so happens that my computation core is a little wonky today...唔，虽、虽然本天才仔细思考一下一定也能发现，但正好今天计算中枢有点故障……

CheetaStop teasing us, Leader. Please explain to us. You promised to do so before.队长就别卖关子啦，来解释一下吧？之前也说好会解释的。

QiongjiuThat means we'll have to extend today's meeting by a bit, okay? You know, I'm usually a leader who follows the work hours quite strictly.好吧，那今天的会议稍微延长一会了？我可是奉行准点下班主义的队长。

LindYou just don't like making us work overtime; you always handle the extra work by yourself.你也只是不喜欢让我们加班，每次工作延期都是自己处理。

LindI've often seen you discussing plans with Helian in the middle of the night.我可是经常看你半夜了还和赫丽安在商讨计划。

QiongjiuThat was not an overtime shift, it's just what my schedule for the day was like.那不是加班，只是我当日的工作安排就是如此。

(Qiongjiu ponders for a moment, then begins to explain.)（琼玖思索了一下，开始解释了起来。）

Qiongjiu...Actually, I didn't realize something was off either until halfway through...……其实，我也是在中途意识到有问题的。

QiongjiuOver the last few days of our guard duty, I did some research on our commissioner's background.通过之前那几天的护卫工作，我稍稍了解了一些我们委托方的情况。

QiongjiuIn order to improve the precision of my schedule, I also paid particular attention to Dr. Cecily's movement pattern and timing.为了提高日程计划的精准性，我还特别对茜丝莉医生的移动路线、移动时间做了细致了解。

QiongjiuShe prepares the meal in the kitchen, so if a fire were to occur before she left, she would have notified me instead of going to the room with the meal.她备餐的地点就在厨房，如果失火发生在她离开前，她一定会通知我，而不是端着餐品来房间。

QiongjiuSo the fire must've happened only while she was leaving or after that.所以，失火只能出现在她离开时或是离开后。

QiongjiuCecily collapsed not too far from the kitchen, Lind didn't perceive any disturbance, and you detected the fire right after that.茜丝莉晕倒处距离厨房并不算远，琳德没有听到任何动静，你也几乎是转瞬间就发现了失火。

QiongjiuThere's no way the attacker could have had enough time to knock out Cecily and then return to set the fire.歹徒没有这个时间差，在袭击茜丝莉后再来纵火。

TololoWhat if... there were multiple perpetrators?万一……是多人潜入呢？

(Before Qiongjiu can provide an answer, Cheeta raises her objections.)（还不等琼玖回答，奇塔先抗议了起来。）

CheetaHey, I was the one patrolling at the time! How could I possibly let so many creeps sneak in without a trace?当时我就在那里巡逻哎！怎么可能让那么多毛贼不声不响地溜进来啦！

QiongjiuI have indeed considered this aspect as well, but more importantly, I've made another irregular observation.我也的确有过这方面的考量，但更重要的是，当时存在另一个不合理的现象。

CheetaHuh?啊？

QiongjiuAs per Lind, the attacker used a pestle to destroy the sprinklers.按照琳德所说，歹徒破坏喷水器的用品是捣锤。

QiongjiuSince they came with the intention to sabotage, they should've logically been equipped with appropriate tools. There was no reason for them to use kitchenware.既然是以袭击为目的来的，必然携带武器，没有使用厨房原有器具的理由。

CheetaOkay... what about the militants outside?好吧……那外边的武装分子呢？

TololoWas that extrapolated from their location relative to the bodyguards' outpost?是根据和保镖据点的位置关系推断的吗？

QiongjiuExactly. Shortly before they were discovered by Tololo, I carried out our scheduled call with the butler. I know exactly when it was.没错。在他们被托洛洛发现之前不久，我刚刚和管家进行过约定通讯，时间我记得很清楚。

QiongjiuAs for the deployment of the bodyguards, their numbers, and their combat proficiency, I'm informed about all of this.而保镖的部署、人数、作战水平，我也都有了解。

QiongjiuFirst of all, it's extremely unlikely that a column of militants coming from that direction somehow avoided being detected by the bodyguards.首先，来自于据点方向的武装队伍能够躲避保镖队伍视线的可能性极低。

QiongjiuEven if the militants somehow broke through their outpost, it's unlikely that they would leave no traces of combat.就算据点是遭到强行突破，也不可能完全没有作战痕迹留下。

QiongjiuAnd the number of the masked militants carrying out the raid as tallied by Tololo corresponds to the size of the bodyguard team.而托洛洛统计到的、执行蒙面突袭的武装分子数量也在保镖队伍的涵盖范围内。

QiongjiuAfter taking everything into consideration, I believed that the odds of the whole event being staged are extremely high.所以综合推断下来，我认为自导自演的几率极高。

LindLeader, weren't you concerned that the raid might've been orchestrated by Cecily and the butler in collusion with Mr. Prinsler's enemies?队长就不怕是茜丝莉和管家串通普林斯勒先生的敌人实施的突击吗？

LindPrevious attacks against the couple were clearly commonplace.之前针对他们夫妇的袭击明明屡见不鲜。

QiongjiuThat was a possibility, but the likelihood of Cecily—being the perpetrator in that instance—pretending to pass out would be incredibly low. Not to mention that Lind had been sent to deal with the fire at the time.也有这个可能，但作为歹徒的茜丝莉，假装晕倒的必要性太低了，尤其是琳德当时已经被迫去处理火情。

QiongjiuWhat she should have done was either run away, leaving the battlefield to her associates, or come attack me and Miss Hedy herself.她该做的，要么是逃走，把战场留给同伙，要么就是亲自来袭击我和赫蒂小姐。

QiongjiuThat's why I was rather relieved when I saw Ms. Cecily still earnestly performing her role as a victim.所以，当我看到老老实实认真演绎受害者的茜丝莉小姐时，反而松了口气。

CheetaOh... oh! Hehe, pretty much what I thought, too.哦……哦！嘿嘿，和我想得差不多。

LindCut the crap... If it weren't for the Leader gathering so much intel in advance, we'd most definitely get fooled.得了吧……如果不是队长提前掌握了那么多的细节，我们八成被骗了。

CheetaThat's true. I always thought the Leader's being way too obsessive. Looking back now, it was really helpful.那倒是，之前我还总觉得队长强迫症，这么看还真有用。

QiongjiuOf course, a successful completion of every plan becomes a guarantee for the subsequent ones.那当然了，每一个计划的顺利执行，都是对后续计划的保障。

QiongjiuAnd to ensure a successful completion of one plan, gathering enough intelligence is paramount.而保证计划顺利执行，就要收集足够多的情报。

QiongjiuWe serve as Griffin's ace in the hole, so we must ensure success and professionalism.我们现在是格里芬的王牌小队，要保证成功率与专业性。

QiongjiuIf Griffin's business is drastically diminished due to a consistently low mission success rate...如果因为任务完成率一直很低，进而导致格里芬业务大减……

QiongjiuHelian's headache aside, consider what would happen when word of that would reach the ears of the Commander, who is currently in the contamination zone.赫丽安会头疼不说，消息传到去污染区的指挥官耳朵里就更糟了。

(At the mention of the Commander, all Dolls present display a noticeable emotional response, and their eyes reveal a touch of warmth.)（提及指挥官，在场的人形们都有些动容，双眼染上温暖的颜色。）

CheetaThat's right! I still need to impress the Caretaker with my genius, and Honey Badger too, of course!是啊，本天才肯定是要让饲养员刮目相看的，当然还有蜜獾那家伙！

CheetaBut... Hehehe.不过……嘿嘿嘿。

QiongjiuWhy are you staring at me with a wicked grin?你坏笑着盯着我做什么？

CheetaAfter the raid that day, I managed to record the sight of Leader's hair bun becoming the squirrel's nest~那天突袭结束后，队长头顶“飞鼠小窝”的英姿被我拍下来了哦？

CheetaShould we ask Miss Helian to send this to the Commander~? If the Leader doesn't want that, what should we do about it~?要不要拜托赫丽安发给指挥官呢~要是队长不希望这样的话，要不要想想办法呢~

(Cheeta raises her terminal, showing off the captured video.)（奇塔得意地举起终端，炫耀着拍到的视频。）

QiongjiuOh, I suppose I might've been too lenient with you for too long.呵呵，真是平时太不跟你计较了。

CheetaLeader, it's not in your character to use violence!队长，使用暴力可不符合你的性格！

QiongjiuI'm a Tactical Doll. What's wrong with that?我是战术人形，有什么不合适的？

(Just as Qiongjiu inches toward Cheeta, the door opens.)（就在琼玖向奇塔步步逼近时，房门被打开了。）

HelianthusWhat are you girls doing?你们在做什么？

QiongjiuNothing. Something wrong?没什么。怎么了吗？

(Qiongjiu converses with Helian, whilst blocking Cheeta's route of escape.)（琼玖应付着赫丽安，却挡在了奇塔准备开溜的路线上。）

HelianthusJust now, the Prinslers came to sign our long-term partnership.刚刚，普林斯勒家来签了长期合作意向书。

QiongjiuThat was quick. I thought they'd take at least another month to consider it.速度很快呀，我还以为至少还要再考虑上一个月呢。

HelianthusThe Prinslers are very pleased with the Frostfall Squad's performance.普林斯勒家对霜降小队十分满意。

HelianthusAccording to Mr. Prinsler, the qualities they seek in future partners go beyond combat prowess, namely their capability in decision making and executing strategies pertaining to missions.据普林斯勒先生所说，他们并不完全看重火力水平，更看重未来合作伙伴对于任务的执行力与判断力。

HelianthusYou have met their expectations.你们的表现符合他们的期待。

HelianthusTo further their satisfaction, you performed your duty of escorting their daughter during her vacation exceptionally well. Hedy Prinsler is both safe and happy by the end of her vacation.而且让对方更满意的是，你们在护卫他们的女儿赫蒂·普林斯勒度假这项任务上也尽职尽责，护卫以及度假两项内容都顺利地完成。

HelianthusBeyond that, a representative of the Prinslers wishes to meet with you.除此之外，普林斯勒家的代表希望能与你们见上一面。

(With that, Helian steps away from the door, and the Frostfall Squad is greeted with the sight of the butler holding a cushion with the flying squirrel sitting atop it.)（说着，赫丽安让开门口，霜降众人便看到了捧着软垫的管家，以及坐在软垫上的飞鼠。）

(This time, the flying squirrel is free of any embellishments, its thick fur shining under the light.)（这次，飞鼠的身上再没有任何繁复的装饰，丰盈的毛发在灯光下闪闪发亮。）

(Upon seeing Qiongjiu, the squirrel happily jumps up.)（看到琼玖后，飞鼠开心地跳了两下。）

CheetaRepresentative... of the Prinslers?普林斯勒家的……代表？

HousekeeperYes, it's young Miss Hedy. She is part of the family registry.是的，就是赫蒂小姐。小姐是有户籍的。

CheetaY-you can do that with animals in the White Zone?白、白区还能给动物上户籍？

HousekeeperThere are always exceptions.总有些特例。

QiongjiuJust in time... Miss Hedy, mind helping me with something?来得正好……赫蒂小姐，麻烦您帮帮我了。

(Qiongjiu retrieves a pair of recently polished jade pellets from her pocket, briefly showing them to the flying squirrel, then promptly throws them at Cheeta.)（琼玖从口袋里掏出两枚最近正在打磨的玉石料子，在飞鼠面前轻轻一晃，随后快速向奇塔方向扔了过去。）

Hetty!！

(The flying squirrel jumps a few times, then quickly spreads its patagium and lunges straight at Cheeta.)（飞鼠几个跳跃，快速张开了翼膜，朝着奇塔直扑过去。）

CheetaWooah—! Not me!呜啊——！别冲我来啊！

CheetaT-the terminal!终、终端！

(The terminal slips out of the shocked and appalled Cheeta's hand, hurling through the air in an arc.)（奇塔受到惊吓与冲击，终端从手里滑了出去，在空中抛出一道弧线。）

CheetaT-the terminal! Help me, Lind!终、终端！琳德帮我！

LindHuh? What am I— W-what are you doing!?啊？我怎么——你、你干嘛啊！

(Without waiting for Lind's answer, Cheeta quickly reacts and leaps towards her. The latter instinctively blocks the attack with her hands.)（奇塔迅速反应，不等琳德答应，奇塔朝着琳德跃起，琳德本能地用手阻挡。）

CheetaThanks!谢啦！

(Stepping on Lind's hand, Cheeta harnesses the force to leap backward, poised to seize the terminal.)（蹬在琳德的手臂上，奇塔借力反向跳跃，眼看就要夺到终端。）

QiongjiuTololo!托洛洛！

TololoUnderstood.明白。

(Tololo speeds up and catches the terminal before Cheeta, then hands it to Qiongjiu.)（托洛洛加快脚步，抢在奇塔之前将终端接住，交给了琼玖。）

CheetaAhhhh Tololo! You traitor!啊啊啊托洛洛！叛徒！

TololoI believe it is more important for the Leader to have this terminal.我认为，队长更有必要拿到这个终端。

HelianthusStop messing around! What are you doing in front of the guest!?别闹了，你们在客人面前做什么呢！

QiongjiuI sincerely apologize. I will ensure that my subordinates are properly disciplined in the future.抱歉抱歉，我之后会好好教育部下的。

Hetty~~!~~~！

(Having picked up the jade pellets, the squirrel happily hops back onto Qiongjiu and comfortably crouches on her shoulder.)（捡到玉石料子的飞鼠开心地跳回了琼玖身上，熟练地蹲在了她的肩膀上。）

(Qiongjiu retrieves the pellets.)（琼玖将料子收回。）

QiongjiuMiss Hedy, it's a pleasure to work with you.赫蒂小姐，合作愉快。

QiongjiuFrom this day on, the Frostfall Squad will be your new friend—Griffin, too, shall become the best partner of the Prinsler family.从今天起，霜降小队将是您的新朋友——格里芬，也将是普林斯勒家最优秀的合作伙伴。

Section 6 第六节

(Sometime after Qiongjiu boarded the Elmo, she told me in detail about how Griffin established a partnership with the Prinslers—)（在琼玖登上艾莫号后的某一天，她将格里芬与普林斯勒家建立合作的经过告诉了我——）

QiongjiuCommander, while I appreciate your thoughtfulness in trying to save me from embarrassment...指挥官，虽然我感谢您想要为我保全颜面的体贴……

QiongjiuIf you want to laugh, please do so. The look on your face right now is even more outrageous than if you were laughing at me.但想笑的话还是笑吧？您现在的表情比笑话我更过分了哦。

CommanderSorry, it was indeed quite an entertaining experience.抱歉，确实是有趣的经历。

QiongjiuThat's okay. I'm just really not good with animals. They're too difficult to comprehend, and they can't be controlled when they get emotional...没事，我确实不太擅长对付动物。它们有些过于难以理解，情绪上来也根本控制不住……

QiongjiuAt her age, Miss Hedy can be considered a granny among the flying squirrels, yet the Frostfall Squad still becomes a chaotic turmoil every time we go on an escort mission.赫蒂小姐的年纪，现在已经是飞鼠中的老婆婆，但霜降小队每次执行护卫任务，都还是会被她折腾得鸡飞狗跳。

QiongjiuAs for me... In order to better handle missions involving animals, I've visited many relevant scholars and even spent my free time volunteering in a number of animal-related organizations.至于我……我为了更好地应对涉及到动物的委托，还专门走访了一些相关的学者，甚至用闲暇时间去一些和动物有关的机构做义工呢。

QiongjiuUnfortunately, the effect is not universal. A good relationship does not equate to strictly adhering to the schedule, but at least I can develop more scientific, reasonable schedules now... That way, these animals will feel less cornered and more secure.可惜，效果一般。 关系好并不等于会完全服从安排，但至少，我制定的计划可以更科学、合理一点……这样一来，这些动物的抵触情绪也变少了，多少有保障了一些。

QiongjiuSpeaking of which, I received news the other day that a new zoo has been constructed in the White Zone city next to our headquarters.这么说来，前几天我收到消息，总部附近的白区城市，新建设了一所动物园。

QiongjiuThey will be accepting their first batch of animals soon, but those will need to be transported from another White Zone city. The zoo is a little concerned about the contamination zone in-between and contacted me for assistance with part of the escort. Mind joining me, Commander?那里的首批动物即将入园，但是，动物们是从另一座白区城市运送过去的。 途径污染区，园方有些担心，联系到我，希望我能去协助完成一部分护送任务，指挥官要一起吗？

QiongjiuTiming-wise, I've checked the most recent schedules, and there should be enough room for both of us.时间方面我看过最近的日程安排了，应该可以调剂出来，我是指我们二人都可以。

CommanderLooks like you've already made up your mind.看来你已经决定了。

QiongjiuBut I still need your approval, otherwise I'll be no different from the bandits robbing people on the "Jianghu".那也还是要您点头答应的嘛，不然我不就和“江湖”上拦路抢劫的悍匪没有区别了？

QiongjiuSo? Shall we go? The mission area is nearby, and it shouldn't take too long, so think of it as a relaxing experience.怎么样？要不要去？任务区域就在附近，任务全程时间也不长，就当是放松一下。

CommanderWhy not.也行。

QiongjiuThen I'll coordinate the schedule tonight and send it to you with the contract by 9:00 tomorrow morning.那我今晚就去协调日程，明早9:00连带合同一起发给您吧？

QiongjiuIf you feel there are adjustments to be made, please submit them before 17:00 so I can revise it in a timely manner.如果您觉得有需要调整的地方，尽量在17:00之前提出，我好及时进行修改。

QiongjiuThis should allow us to finalize the contract with the zoo within three days. Any concerns regarding this arrangement?这样应该在3日内就可以和园方完成合同签署了。 这样安排应该没有问题吧？

CommanderNot at all, feels like only animals can interfere with your thoroughness in this world.完全没有，感觉这个世界上只有动物会影响你的周全了。

QiongjiuWell... I used to share that opinion as well, but truthfully... there's someone who I have even more trouble dealing with...嗯……曾经，我也是这样认为的。但其实……有一位我更加难以应付的对象哦。

QiongjiuThis individual has an erratic routine, their thoughts are equally unpredictable, and worst of all, they are as stubborn as a mule. Especially after being away for many years and having changed a little, they always stir up trouble where I least expect it.这位阁下作息很不规律，想法也是千变万化，有着自己的固执。 尤其是，几年不见，人也稍微有了些变化，总会在我想不到的地方乱来。

QiongjiuDon't look away, Commander.不要移开目光哦，指挥官？

Commander...I've always followed your plan to a tee.……我都是按照你定的计划办事。

QiongjiuHmm... Let's see... Two entries today, yesterday...唔……我看看啊……今天有两项，昨天有……

QiongjiuWell, jokes aside, contingencies are common place when operating in contamination zones, I understand that. Besides, I am partly responsible for not being able to plan your schedule properly...哎呀，不开玩笑了。在污染区中行动，有很多突发情况，这我理解。而且，无法好好规划您的日程，也有我的原因……

QiongjiuWhenever I find it difficult to execute the original plan, I typically attempt to do everything in my power to reverse the course and get it "back on track."每当我发现计划难以施行时，一般都会想尽办法扭转现状，让它回到“正轨”上。

QiongjiuYet I always seem to lose that vigilance when we meet. I can't help but await your decisions and then follow your lead...但当我遇到您时，却似乎总是会失去这种警觉，忍不住就想要等待您的决定，然后追随您的步伐……

QiongjiuI suppose that, at the bottom of my neural cloud, there exists a desire to relax for a moment and rely on you.我想，在心智的底层，我有着想要暂时放松片刻，来依赖您的心情吧？

QiongjiuIn the heat of battle with swords and blades... I only wish to entrust my back to you.在刀光剑影的武斗场上……我只希望能够将自己的背后交托给您。

CommanderI appreciate your trust... I'll try to follow your arrangements from now on.谢谢你的信任……我尽量之后按照你的安排来。

QiongjiuNo, Commander. Just act the way you always do.不，指挥官，您就按照您的方式行动就好。

QiongjiuWhile this certainly impacts the implementation rate of the plan... From now on, I will leave extra room for adjustments.虽然这确实影响了计划的执行率……之后，我会额外留出调整计划的时间。

Qiongjiu...Commander.……指挥官。

QiongjiuFrom the moment we reunited aboard the Elmo, you have been part of each and every one of my plans.从我与您重聚登上艾莫号的那一刻起，我的每一份计划中，便都有您的存在。

QiongjiuThis is the flawlessly implemented, everlasting plan that... the former QBZ-191, now Qiongjiu, hopes for.这才是……曾经的QBZ191，现在的琼玖，希望完美执行的永久计划。

QiongjiuPlease see it through with me, Commander.烦请您与我一起完成它吧，指挥官。

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。

QiongjiuCommander? Let's talk. I have about 10 minutes left on my break.指挥官？聊一会儿吧。我的休息时间还有十分钟。

About Work关于工作

About the Past关于过去

About Fashion关于时尚

About Her Hobbies关于爱好

About Her Teammates关于队友

About Changes关于变化

CommanderIs it just me, or have you been working around the clock recently...?是我的错觉吗？最近你好像24小时都在工作……

QiongjiuActually, I've been forcing myself to rest. After all, my neural cloud cache also needs some downtime for clearing.其实我有强制休息时间的，毕竟心智核心也需要清理缓存。

QiongjiuYou, on the other hand... To my knowledge, you work at least as hard as us Dolls, and we're literal machines. Please maintain a proper work-life balance.反倒是您……据我所知，您的工作时长不比铁打的人形要短，还请劳逸结合。

CommanderHahaha, yes, I'm well aware of that. Thank you for your concern.哈哈哈，我心里有数，谢谢关心。

CommanderIf I'm not wrong, you chose to stay with Griffin after their restructuring for all these years, is that right?我记得，你这些年选择了留在重组后的格里芬？

QiongjiuYes. When the restructuring first began, everyone was in a pretty bad place.是的，重组初期，大家的处境不算太好。

QiongjiuHowever, I'm very happy with my initial decision to stay with Helian and walk the path I chose to where I am now.不过，能辅助赫丽安走到现在，我很庆幸当初的决定。

CommanderIt must have been hard, and I can clearly see how you've grown, Qiongjiu.辛苦了，现在的琼玖也确实成长了很多。

CommanderI just realized that I've never seen you wear western-style clothing before. Do you wear things like qipaos at formal occasions?我好像没怎么见过你穿西服，正式场合的礼服也是旗袍吗？

QiongjiuIt's true that I prefer outfits with classical elements to them. These styles have been established for over a century and they put my heart at ease.我确实会偏爱带有经典元素的衣裙，这些款式都经过了百年以上的沉淀，让人安心。

QiongjiuBut if you'd rather I try western-style clothing, I can take that into consideration.如果您觉得西服也适合我，我会考虑尝试的。

CommanderJust wear what you like. You're fine just the way you are.看你自己的喜好吧，现在这样也很好。

CommanderWhat do you normally do during your break time?琼玖平时休息时一般会做什么？

QiongjiuIf I have a big block of vacation time, I usually spend it on carving jade.如果有整段的假期，我会选择做一些玉石雕刻手工吧。

CommanderSounds pretty technical. Are you self-taught?听起来需要一些技术支撑，是你自己摸索出来的吗？

QiongjiuYup. I read some books and tutorials and picked up carving techniques on my own. On the whole, it turned out pretty well... I think.嗯，参考了一些资料后自学了雕刻的技法，效果……应该还算不错吧。

CommanderHow's everyone in Frostfall doing?最近霜降小队的大家还好吗？

QiongjiuHmmm? Commander, why do you ask? Did Cheeta or Lind cause you trouble?嗯……？指挥官突然这么问，是奇塔或者琳德给您添什么麻烦了吗？

CommanderNo, I was just curious.不是的，我只是随便问问。

QiongjiuThat's good to hear. As their squad leader, I am responsible for their actions, so feel free to find me at any time if you have something to say about them.那就好，身为队长，我会为她们的行为负责的，您可以随时找我。

QiongjiuThe client suddenly changed our mission timeframe and now I'll have to restart the pre-mission prep work...委托方忽然变更了预定的执行时间，之前的预备工作又要重做一遍了……

CommanderDo you hate surprises like these now? In the past, you struck me as the sort who welcomed variables.现在的你很讨厌变化吗？以前的你似乎是比较期待变数的类型。

QiongjiuWell, yes... my attitude toward these "variables" mainly lies in how much they benefit Griffin.嗯……我对“变数”的态度取决于是否有利于格里芬的发展。

QiongjiuI can hate them for the sake of a glorious future, but I can end up liking them again for the same reason.我可以为了更好的未来改变为讨厌变数的样子，也可以为了更好的未来变回原样。

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

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

Event Tie-in 1 活动番外1

（一辆带着曼尼安保徽记的运输车缓缓驶入检查站，汇入四面八方的车流之中。）

（作为如今唯一开放的莫科什对外出口，就算是曼尼安保自家的车辆，也不得在检查流程上有所减免。）

（在安检员示意下，一名美丽的黑发女郎打开了所有车窗，开启驾驶舱门，与另一人利落下车。）

Qiongjiu辛苦了，这是通关凭证。

Inspector你们挺面生啊，车上运输的是什么？

Tololo是集团慰问大家的军需补给品。

Inspector安全起见，还是做个验证吧。来，面对识别器，我要核对你们在公司的身份识别编码。

Qiongjiu...……

Inspector怎么了？快点看过来，后面那么多车等着呢。

Lind破解完毕。

QiongjiuIs it done?可以了吗？

（正面看向了镜头，琼玖牵唇一笑，随后冷漠地看向了对方。）

（安检员瞥了一眼手中的识别器，点着头在琼玖递去的文书上盖了章。）

Inspector没想到你们居然是人形啊……既然如此就不能轻易放行了，我们需要做全面检查，把所有运输箱开封做确认，你们先开到旁边待命吧。

Qiongjiu这可不好办了，运输任务快要超时了，能否通融一下？

Qiongjiu我这里有一些小小的慰问品……

Inspector对不起啊，摄像头盯着呢，按照兰汀指挥官的意思，如果是人形进出就必须要按照最高规格进行排查。

Cheeta不好，怎么办！早就说应该采用本天才的仿生皮套伪装成人类！

Lind那个就算能骗过仪器，外观也太恐怖谷了，连之前几个检查点都过不去。

Cheeta所以我说从一开始就应该你来交接。

Lind再怎么像人类……也不可能天衣无缝吧。这是迟早的问题。

Inspector不要再浪费时间了，既然是人形就要服从人类的命令。

（托洛洛默默地调整了携枪的姿势，征询地看向琼玖，而琼玖只是摇了摇头。）

Qiongjiu好吧，那请您站开一些。

Inspector这都是什么啊——

（安检员惊讶地瞪大双眼，打开的货厢门后是一整排堆到了车顶的玉米罐头，他骂骂咧咧地抱怨两句，爬到车厢尽责地要将碍事的罐头挪开。）

（从里面如闪电般伸出两只手，将来不及惊叫的曼尼安保成员拖入内侧。）

Qiongjiu计划变更，启动计划G。

Cheeta咿呀~！结果事情还是变成这样了！

（随着奇塔的话音落下，一辆位于车流后排的货车突然原地飞起，砸向了检查站的闸口，将堵住的曼尼安保装甲车也一并弹开。）

（在人群的惊呼声下，兼具着庄严与凛然美感的人形披着黑色薄纱悠然现身，身后赤红的伯介姆巨手拖曳着被拆解的曼尼安保战车，在弹雨触身前将之封堵，下一瞬便已出现在攻击者身后。）

（对曼尼安保的士兵来说，这无异于魔王的现身，OTs-14拆毁着曼尼安保车辆的同时，在极近距离用连射摧毁人形与机甲，又或是像用来宣泄其心中怨憎的玩具般将其随意抛掷。）

（短短数秒之间，运输车侧翻的巨响、负伤者的呻吟与人群的惊呼咒骂搅合在一起，人声鼎沸，琼玖等人的货车一时间也离开了众人的关注。）

Mangi Security Guard敌袭！是那个人形，它又来了！

Mangi Security Guard所有后勤人员，立刻撤退！给武装小队让出通道！

（无人注意到，不远处那名不顾一切地攻击着四周的人形正向着琼玖的方向侧目。）

（四目遥遥相对，琼玖微不可见地点点头，关上货厢门后干脆地跳回了运输车上。）

Tololo到达目标地点，没有发现异常。

（将俘获的安检员丢在路边的垃圾桶里，人形们藏好汽车，将藏在罐头堆里的物资箱拖了出来。）

（通过方糖事先提供的信息，霜降小队找到了一个隐藏的地下通道入口，这一入口位于人类难以搬运的大型货柜后，所以一直没被曼尼安保发现。）

（在确认这个地下通道入口没有任何暴露的迹象后，霜降小队小心翼翼地潜入了地下水道中。）

Lind唔诶……这个味道……呜……好臭……

Cheeta到底会不会有人来汇合啊~

Qiongjiu稍等一下，我好像听到——

（片刻之后，通道的转角处传来琼玖记忆中的声音。）

Mityl是引力改变了星的轨迹，将我们牵引到这里——霜降小队，加入了。

Tololo这是……我的声音？

Mityl噗……好久没有看到这么有趣的反应了。

（从角落的阴影中，米蒂尔和卡萝背着巨大的物资箱走向霜降小队。）

Mityl呀哈喽，托洛洛，奇塔，琼玖，琳德，霜降小队的各位，好久不见喽！

Qiongjiu米蒂尔！没事就好，卡萝看上去……好像没什么精神？

Kuro家人们好久不见，呜呜呜……

Cheeta感觉回到艾莫号上之后你们怎么都和要过劳死一样……直播什么的最近也没见你做了啊？

Kuro因为要给45和DP12她们搭把手，每天身体都感觉被掏空，直播不能啊。

Kuro希望观众们不要忘记我，不要把我当做失踪人口啊。

Mityl旧格里芬的大家目前把MO-Live作为重要的联络平台，用来筹措维护艾莫号的物资和确认同伴的状况。

Mityl所以肯定没法直播什么的。

Lind最近我的电台也停播了许久，在指挥官回来以前要一直持续了吧……

Mityl不说这个了，你们闹得动静也太大了，还好鼠鼠我们先混了进来……否则可要被堵在城外啦。

Kuro那是OTs-14干的吧？老闪电姐最近负能量拉满，不释放一下怕是要爆炸。

Kuro还是六分仪稳如老狗，在晚上帮我们从天顶直接空降下来，就是坐标歪了，我们腿着过来都快累惨了。

Qiongjiu叙旧就先到这里吧，抓紧时间，按计划路线前进。

Qiongjiu早一步和黛烟她们汇合，对后面的作战就更有优势——

（人形们帮助彼此将沉重的物资箱组装为易于运输的模式，在昏暗的地下开始前进。）

（在赫丽安和16Lab的帮助之下，霜降小队在出击前列装了最适合于潜行任务的模块，并且也为卡萝和米蒂尔等伙伴携带了必要的侦察设备。）

（正是拜此所赐，琳德才能及时发出警讯。）

Lind等一下等一下——

Lind附近有埋伏！

Tololo大家，卧倒！

（托洛洛的话尾突然被一阵密集的枪声吞噬。）

（人形们训练有素地退到掩体后，开始了还击。）

（米蒂尔一把拽住卡萝，勉强让一发榴弹从她的头顶擦过，却在她们侧后方引起了激烈的爆炸。）

Tololo武装识别为曼尼安保，多个战术小队协同——是噩兆！

Cheeta这是怎么回事，难道我们的行动被看穿了！？

Qiongjiu原因之后再考虑，目前莫科什的所有通讯频道都被管制，全部采取新格里芬的齐纳协议通讯。

Qiongjiu确保短距离通讯，米蒂尔，卡萝，这里由我指挥！

Kuro还能跟你抢咋的，这把靠你C了！

Tololo琼玖，我来掩护，为了大家的光芒能继续闪耀，上吧！

Event Tie-in 2 活动番外2

（莫科什地下通道。）

Mangi Security Team Member她们在这里！快追！

（全副武装的曼尼安保小队端着突击步枪，踩着积水，一路小跑着朝目标疯狂奔袭。而在他们前方不远处，正在如幽灵般穿梭逃窜的，是一名看似柔弱的银发人形。）

Tololo已经成功吸引敌人的注意力，即将通过S-64号通道。

Qiongjiu了解，按照计划进行。

（托洛洛在奔跑中突然一个急停，优雅地转过身。她手中的武器精准地朝着身后的追兵进行了短促的压制射击，随后立刻利用更快的加速度，滑入了前方的暗角。）

Mangi Security Team Member不行！不能跟丢她！我们已经追了她们两天了！欸？！

(Boom!)（轰——）

（与绊雷那震耳欲聋的爆炸声同时奏响的，还有突击步枪从暗处喷吐而出的致命交叉火力。）

（仅仅一个照面，这支被精准诱入伏击圈的曼尼安保小队就瞬间失去了所有的生命体征。）

Tololo任务完成，追兵已经全部沉默。可以随时撤离。

Qiongjiu琳德、奇塔，你们的情况如何？

Cheeta哼哼哼，我们这边也很成功哦。

（托洛洛顺着声音的方向望去，看到了背着几个巨大防水战术包裹的琳德和奇塔，正拍着手上的灰尘，从地道另一侧的阴影中大摇大摆地走出。）

Cheeta我们搜刮了不少军粮和医疗物品。可惜这几辆补给车中没有弹药……话说……曼尼安保的口粮也太差了吧，这还不如格里芬当年的口粮。

Lind能提供生存必需的卡路里和营养就足够了。现在那些撤下来的莫科什誓卫军伤员们，最需要的就是这些保命的东西。

（霜降小队四人再一次在昏暗的地下汇合。自从将瓦西尔从刑场上救出之后，她们四人就从来没有停下休息过一分钟。连续数日，她们都像幽灵一样，一直在莫科什这片庞大的地下水路中高负荷穿梭。）

Lind托洛洛和队长吸引敌人的注意力，我们通过瓦西尔提供的图纸偷袭曼尼安保的补给点。

Lind老实说……莫科什这些地道的出入口设计得也太奇葩了。如果我手里没有这份图纸，打死我都想不到，市中心一家西餐厅后厨的冰柜，居然也可以当成下水道的秘密入口。

Cheeta不过，这个S-64号通道的入口以后也不能再使用了。就算是傻子，每一次都在同一个坑里被炸，也该学聪明了。

（奇塔在战术终端的地图上，将当前通道的路径打上了一个醒目的红色叉号。在这张错综复杂的战术地图上，已经有十几个入口被她们主动放弃——这些入口有的是因为使用频率过高而彻底暴露，有的则是被双方的交火直接炸塌，无法通行。）

（莫科什的地下水道本就错综复杂。而在莫科什的自治建设与防卫工事修筑期间，瓦西尔又在原本的废旧水道基础上，进行了丧心病狂的扩建。这导致整个地下世界宛如一个极其复杂的立体迷宫。）

Cheeta呀，总觉得瓦西尔表面看上去挺正经的，实际上却很擅长搞这种奇奇怪怪的东西呢。

Cheeta哼哼，以后可以和莫科什的工程师们好好交流交流心得。

Tololo你不会是想要交流恶作剧之类的心得吧。

Cheeta放心放心，我只是想在艾莫号上装一个，可以直接通往饲养员房间的VIP快速滑道……

QiongjiuCheeta.奇塔。

Cheeta咳咳咳，我什么都没说。队长，我们接下来怎么办？

Qiongjiu敌人很快就会顺着刚刚交火的声音找到我们。

Qiongjiu奇塔，留好陷阱后我们就撤退。先和卡萝她们汇合吧。

Cheeta了解，也不知道她们那边怎么样了。通讯没有恢复就是不方便……

（在奇塔熟练地埋设好几个极其阴险的连环陷阱后，霜降小队立刻在黑暗中悄无声息地进行战术转移。）

（“游击战”。这是她们这数日来，能在数十倍于己的精锐雇佣兵围剿下坚持下来的核心战术：保持极高的机动性，抓住转瞬即逝的防守空隙主动出击，用最短、最致命的方式达成战术目的后，立刻化整为零转移。）

（在此同时，充分利用莫科什地道的复杂立体结构，最大限度地给曼尼安保的清剿部队“放血”和使绊子。）

（当然，这所有行动最重要的一点，就是死死吸引住敌人的全部注意力，保证那群像疯狗一样的曼尼安保，绝对不会发现那些藏匿在深层安全屋中的人类同伴和伤员。）

Qiongjiu……情况不太对……

（这数日作战的经验，让琼玖已经熟悉了南区的基本结构。也因此，一向谨慎的她很快就察觉到了不对劲之处。）

（琼玖立刻打出战术手势，示意霜降小队全员就地隐蔽，随后切换视觉模块的热成像功能。）

Qiongjiu三点钟方向，十二人。

Cheeta九点钟方向，也是十二人哦。

Tololo十一点钟，十二人。

（这只是距离最近的小股队伍，而从通道传来的回音可以确定，还有更多的曼尼安保成员正在靠近。）

Cheeta什么呀，这不就是被包围了吗！

Cheeta难道我们的据点暴露了？还是说我们刚刚的收手太慢了？

Qiongjiu不……敌人似乎还没有发现我们的具体位置。

Qiongjiu这更像是……敌人突然向地下增派了成倍的兵力。看来，曼尼安保在近期得到了极大规模的兵员补充，他们打算用人海战术把地底填平。

Tololo这样下去，之前的游击策略很难继续起效……

Qiongjiu嗯，要改变战术了。不过首先要确认据点中同伴的安全。

Qiongjiu奇塔，托洛洛，三点钟方向突围，谨慎行动，不要恋战。

Qiongjiu琳德，启动转移车，待命接应。

Cheeta好嘞！队长，别紧张啦，这种程度对本天才来说还是很容易——

（然而，还没有等奇塔放出豪言壮语，一道极其刺眼的高功率战术探照灯光，就像一柄利剑般，毫无征兆地划破黑暗，死死照亮了霜降小队四人隐蔽的位置。）

（强光背后，一名曼尼安保的士兵举着探照灯，似乎他自己也很惊讶，居然能够在这个死角直接发现这些极其狡猾的人形。）

Cheeta他们是怎么发现……

（奇塔的话语刚到嘴边，就硬生生地咽了回去。因为在适应强光后，她已经看清了——在那名曼尼安保队员的背后，缓缓走出的，是一个身形高挑、面容冷酷如霜的金发人形。）

（三代人形针，就在这里，在她们面前。）

QiongjiuLook out!小心！

（距离最近的琼玖最先反应过来，一把拖住奇塔的腰往后拽。）

（而奇塔自己，视觉模块甚至完全没有意识到“针”是何时、以何种姿态出手的。）

（当那个优雅的人形停下动作之时，她的手里已经提着奇塔的整段右肢。那只失去控制的右手里还握着枪。）

（而针空着的那只手仍保持着向前伸出的姿势。意料之外的落空似乎让她有些疑惑，不理解为什么没能触碰到对方的心智核心。）

Cheeta呀啊啊啊啊——

Qiongjiu撤！琳德准备！

Cheeta(Whimper)呜……

（强忍着断肢的剧痛，奇塔迅速按下了藏在左手里的战术遥控器。在通道两侧角落里预埋的几个小型高压器械，立刻疯狂喷吐出极其浓密的干扰烟幕。）

（同时，琼玖也毫不犹豫地甩出了随身携带的所有热感烟雾弹，封死了狭窄的通道。）

Igla...……

（托洛洛一边疯狂扣动扳机，清空弹匣进行火力压制，一边一把掀开了地面某处极其隐蔽的排污口隔离栏，率先跃入黑暗。琼玖死死拽着半残的奇塔紧随其后跳了下去。）

（在她们的正下方，琳德坐在小型运输车的驾驶座上，嘎吱嘎吱地嚼着方糖块。最后一名从天而降的队友刚刚找到平衡，琳德就重重地一脚踩下油门。）

（改装过的小型运输车如离弦的箭般冲了出去。）

Cheeta……哈，哈哈。

Cheeta幸好这一带是最容易跑路的多层地道结构，差一点点我的核心就要被嘎嘣捏碎了呢。

Qiongjiu抱歉，奇塔，我没能及时发现隐蔽的敌人。

Cheeta哪有！队长，如果不是你，我就已经报废了，只是一条手臂就成功撤离已经很赚了。

Lind她没有追上来。

Qiongjiu目标不是我们吗……

Lind队长，我们下一步去哪里？

Qiongjiu绕路返回据点，我有一种不祥的预感。而且奇塔的素体严重受损，需要检修。

LindFine.好。

（尽管所有人都极力强打精神，一个照面的惨败仍旧不可避免地让车内的气氛降到了冰点。）

（谁也没再说话，只任由引擎的轰鸣声响彻小小的车厢，转过一个又一个复杂的分岔口。）

Tololo……三代人形，很厉害。在狭窄的地方，我们完全不是对手。

Qiongjiu嗯，三代人形的战斗力，不管看多少次都让人震撼。

Qiongjiu我们也有OTs-14和六分仪。多亏了她们在地面外围吸引注意，我们之前的游击战术才有发挥的空间。

Tololo有点羡慕。

Qiongjiu……托洛洛。

Tololo如果我们每个人都有OTs-14那么强大，指挥官是不是……就不会……

Tololo他没有回来的时候，我一直在想，我为什么只是平平无奇的二代人形呢？我为什么没有更强大一点……

（托洛洛用力握紧了手里的枪。）

Qiongjiu...……

Qiongjiu现在还没到沉浸在消极中的时候。

Qiongjiu我们是二代人形，幻想改变不了我们现在的底层架构。但不再有顶尖的战斗力也不代表一无是处，还有能做到的事。

Qiongjiu小兵也好，消耗品也好，如果这就是我能做的一切，那我也会为此战斗到消亡为止。

Cheeta唔，等贝丝蒂重启完成后要告诉她，反OTs-14什么的战术同盟还是别搞了，虽然争夺饲养员的宠爱是很重要，但靠武力应该是赢不了的……

Cheeta总之，托洛洛和队长你们也打起精神！饲养员一定会没事的！我们也会没事的！不要在做任务的时候提这些啦。

Cheeta还有，琳德今天已经吃了多少根糖了，队长你快管管她……她那个素体可是真的会有血糖超标的风险的。

Lind唔，最后一口。

Lind反正我已经做好了自爆的准备，到时候带的糖没吃完不就浪费了。

Cheeta艾莫号上的歌利亚位已经够多了！你不要再争夺那个位置了啊呜呜……嗝呜……

Lind烦死了！这一次和之前不一样！我们这边一点消息都没有就算了，连帕……连那边的情报网都找不到指挥官。

Lind如果指挥官不在了……我也没有存在的意义了。不论是这个素体，还是琳德这个名字，还是那些记忆……

Cheeta这下又变成维克托了……

Lind啊啊啊啊，我知道我就是没有成长！有什么不好的！我就是这样别扭的人形啦……

Lind所以只有他那样特别的人类才会接纳我。如果指挥官回不来了，我停机之后也不用把我唤醒了。

（琳德猛地从口袋里又一次掏出了一根棒棒糖，带着某种极度压抑的愤怒和委屈，狠狠塞进嘴里，一口将其咬得粉碎。）

Lind抱歉……我失态了……

Qiongjiu琳德，无意义的自爆可帮不到指挥官。

Qiongjiu而且你的素体可和我们的不一样，如果出现损坏，在这种环境中难以修复。

Qiongjiu而且，我一刻也不曾怀疑过指挥官会回来，格琳娜，黛烟，还有OTs-14她们都是这样想的，我可不想在心意和对指挥官的信心上输给大家。

Qiongjiu替指挥官守护好他在乎的全部，这就是我们……格里芬人形表达自己心意的方式。

Lind……知道了，就冲你这句话，我再努力一下吧。

Tololo快到目的地了，队长。

（运输车停下，琼玖熟练地摸向暗门的机关。）

QiongjiuHm?……嗯？

TololoWhat's the matter?怎么了？

Qiongjiu打不开，那边有什么卡住了。

Tololo要强制打开吗？

Qiongjiu...……

Qiongjiu不，我们换别的入口。

（这一路愈发沉默。）

（第二个入口，封闭。）

（第三个入口，封闭。）

Tololo队长，目前的状况很可疑，我去确保撤退路线。

Qiongjiu……先等等，我还想尽量多确认一下米蒂尔她们的状况，就算真的发生了什么，我也相信她和卡萝。

Qiongjiu琳德，用齐纳协议向外发送连接请求，尝试捕捉短距离通讯信号。

Lind已经在做了。

Lind...……

Lind...……

Lind你猜对了，截获到短程信息脉冲，开始解析——

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Lind信源是米蒂尔，她发的是坐标吗？

Qiongjiu就在这附近，我们去确认。

（人形们不再多言，很快到达了附近的第四个暗道口。）

（琼玖记得，和别的入口一样，暗门的背后连接着一处地下据点。）

TololoI'll take care of it.我来吧。

（托洛洛和琼玖交换了一个眼神，将手放上暗道的门，只是稍微用力便将之推开。）

（几乎是同一时刻，门后传来一阵叮咣乱响，属于人形素体的部件掉在琼玖的脚边。）

（暗道门彻底敞开，露出内里凌乱的陈设。像是遭遇狂轰滥炸的焦土，地面上只残留着一些变形的不明零部件。）

（而挡在暗道门前的那具人形素体，原本就只由几根脆弱的线缆勉强连接着各个部分。此刻已经因为刚才的推力而彻底断线，掉得七零八落。）

Cheeta这这这是米蒂尔的？！

Cheeta可恶的混账，居然把别人的素体破坏成这样……！米蒂尔，米蒂尔！

（奇塔扑到地上，抱起米蒂尔的残余素体，试着寻找一丝一毫抢救的可能性。）

Qiongjiu看起来就在我们离开的这短暂时间里，这处据点就被攻破了。

Tololo怎么会这样……大家……工程师先生们……

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Qiongjiu还能给我们发讯，她的心智核心应该保留了最底线的功能，而且就在这附近。

Lind屏幕是什么意思？这个吗？只剩下这个了。

（琳德随手打开了嵌在墙体内的老式显示屏。）

（尽管那上面有几条显示异常的色带，但整体还保持着完整。）

Kuro哈喽，霜降小队~或者格里芬与艾莫号的随机幸运观众~欸，不对，如果流亡者来了要怎么算？算了，不管了……

Kuro如果你们能根据坐标找到这里，但又找不到能解释情况的人，那哭丧的事先等等，米蒂尔和我藏了半具备用素体以备不时之需，就在尽头的地下储藏格里。

Kuro这个据点遭遇了袭击，我和黛烟、绛雨保护瓦西尔他们转移，米蒂尔断后。既然你们还能收到坐标，那就说明米蒂尔的心智核心还在运行，请替我回收一下我的搭档——

Kuro……啧，通信不恢复就是麻烦，这是什么古法匠心联络方案……

（卡萝的影像就到这里结束，最后的画面是卡萝仓促关闭摄像机的样子。）

（在她的身后，本就行动不便的米蒂尔正努力往卡萝包里塞备用弹匣，面色紧绷的工程师们等在暗门旁。）

（画面更远的背景中，黛烟和绛雨从对向的门外跑过，似乎正在抵御敌人的进攻。）

Tololo大家！我找到米蒂尔的心智核心了。

Cheeta让本天才来修……啊不对，现在我也只有半具素体而已，就交给你们了！

（托洛洛从米蒂尔的断肢中刨出了那个最重要的部件。正是在那些变形断肢的掩护下，这个心智核心得以勉强保留。）

（现在，它正利用储备电源最后的那点电力，每隔300秒向齐纳协议的人形发送一次坐标信息。）

（在奇塔的指点下，琳德将备用电源、米蒂尔的心智核心和只有头部完好的半具素体连在了一起。）

Tololo正在重启心智，希望没有大的损伤，否则就用我的心智核心来抢救米蒂尔吧。

（素体自检……错误……是否强制启动……是）

（系统自检……错误……是否强制启动……是）

（备用电源组……开启，剩余电量40%）

（访问心智备份……链接成功……心智载入开始……5%……50%……100%）

Mityl唔……霜降小队？

Mityl呜呃……我……这是……我怎么动不了……

Mityl我想起来了……因为约定了有意外就由我来传递信息，所以让卡萝准备了……啊呀呀……终究还是没躲过吗……

Cheeta做到这一步也要传递信息吗，你这家伙……

Mityl奇塔，先放下我的头，别……别捂了！

Qiongjiu要长话短说吗？我想你应该不太喜欢就这样保持着清醒。

Mityl敌人投入地下的火力在增加，一开始我们还能将那些人拦截在据点外，慢慢地就坚持不住了。工程师们决定撤退往更深处，其他人形保护他们转移。

Mityl我像上次那样扮演兰汀，下令让他们转移目标去找OTs-14和六分仪。但没有用，现场指挥官直接无视了我的指令。应该是……我的表演被识破了……啊哈哈哈，同一招用两次就不好使了，鼠鼠大失败呢~

Mityl对了，还有……最重要的情报是，我见到那名现场指挥官了。他是情报里名为“柯尼”的曼尼安保副官，他是一个——

Mityl涅托！

（心智数据的最后，那名副官的双手在眨眼间变成了两把浮动着金属光泽的重刃。）

（高级涅托举起与他融为一体的重刃，劈下，带起呼啸的风声——）

（与人形肢体破碎的异响。）

Lind这凶恶的姿态，让人厌恶的行为，匹敌过去那几个强大涅托的破坏力和速度，一望可知是个麻烦的对手。

Lind但融合势力过去也没有这样的涅托，看来指挥官说的没错，财团早就与帕拉蒂斯深度合作，而且他们重新把涅托技术挖掘出来了。

Qiongjiu我们会好好运用这些情报，并且尽快修好你——好好休息吧，米蒂尔。

Mityl好啊，鼠鼠刚好也累了呢……让我睡醒就躺在指挥官怀里，让指挥官的吻再度把我唤醒吧，晚安。

Mityl（米蒂尔安心地闭上了眼。）

（在琼玖的示意下，琳德停止了米蒂尔心智的运行。）

Lind她都能幻想上了，应该没有大碍……可我们现在怎么办？

Qiongjiu奇塔和米蒂尔都需要进行修复，以我们现在的战力，再留在这一层意义不大。

Qiongjiu而且，只有回到齐纳协议的通讯范围内，才能将米蒂尔全力获取的这些情报传达给大家。

Cheeta呃啊啊啊啊！通讯！又是通讯！给本天才一点时间和资材的话，我来造一条新的通讯链路吧！

Qiongjiu出发吧，这一次，尽可能避开一切战斗。以最大限度保存实力为目标，尽快和其他人形会合。

Qiongjiu我想……有人正在努力为我们解决通讯的问题。

Romantic Connection Ⅰ 红粉情缘·Ⅰ

QiongjiuPlease come in, Commander.指挥官，请进。

QiongjiuThis room has been well soundproofed, so we don't have to worry about our voices being overheard. The surprise would lose its value if word got out and everyone would enjoy it less.这个房间的隔音配置不错，不必担心声音传出，让人很安心。要是消息走漏，“惊喜”礼物失去了“惊喜”，大家的快乐会变少的。

CommanderThat makes sense. Have you decided what gifts you're going to give?有道理。你想好要送什么礼物了吗？

QiongjiuActually... I asked you here to consult you about that, Commander.关于这个……指挥官，我请您过来，正是为了此事。

(Qiongjiu leans over and wraps a silk blindfold around my eyes. Her warm hands graze over my ears and circle around to the back of my head.)（琼玖倾身靠近，用一条绸缎遮住我的眼睛。温热的手擦过我的耳朵，环绕到我的脑后。）

CommanderHang on, aren't you going to explain what's going on?等等，不先解释一下现在的情况吗？

QiongjiuWhat's going on? The box in front of you has several paper slips, each representing a different gift...情况？您面前的盒子里有一些小纸条，分别代表着不同的礼物……

CommanderThat's not what I mean.我不是在问这个。

QiongjiuHm? Then... are you concerned about this method of choosing? Are you afraid of the dark? In that case, I'll undo your blindfold and explain the situation to you.嗯？那您是……在意这种挑选方案的方式吗？难道您怕黑？那么，我先解开您的眼罩，再向您解释吧。

QiongjiuI just think that picking gifts at random feels a little insincere.我只是觉得，平平无奇地选出一个礼物方案似乎有些缺乏仪式感……

QiongjiuCompared to that, "a present selected by the blindfolded Commander" ought to be more exciting for everyone, right?相比起来，“指挥官蒙眼抽出的礼物主题”更能激发大家的好奇心吧？

CommanderFair enough... now I'm getting a little excited too.确实……我自己都有点好奇了。

QiongjiuYes, that was one of the reasons I chose to do this. I hope that taking part in this surprise will lead to good memories for you as well.嗯，这也是我的理由之一。我希望参与制造这份惊喜的您，也能收获美好的回忆。

QiongjiuHowever, if being blindfolded bothers you, then let's think of another way. Hm... How about randomly picking a number between 1 to 5?不过，既然您在意蒙眼，那就换个方式吧。唔……请在一到五之间随意选一个数字？

CommanderI'll pick 1.就一吧。

QiongjiuNumber 1... So this slip, then.一号……是这张字条呢……

CommanderAnd that's... rouge?是——胭脂？

QiongjiuAh, rouge. I'm quite pleased with this. Now then, can you help make it with me?胭脂呀，是我也很满意的一个方案。之后，可以请您和我一起制作吗？

CommanderYou can make rouge? That sounds pretty interesting. I'm in.你会做胭脂？听上去挺有趣的，可以叫上我。

QiongjiuIt's decided, then. I'll get the materials ready and invite you over once the preparations are complete.那就这么说定了，我会去准备材料，到时再邀请您一起。

Qiongjiu...And Commander, there's one last thing I'd like to ask you.……指挥官，还有最后一件事要拜托您。

QiongjiuAm I not as serious as I usually am during work today? If others learned about this side of me, the professional image I've worked so hard to build would surely suffer for it, right?今天的我，是不是不像工作时那么稳重？……要是让人发现我这样的一面，我们专业团队好不容易打造的可靠感又会打折扣吧？

QiongjiuSo can you do me a favor? Can you keep the contents of the gift and my current self a secret, please?所以，今天的事，不管是礼物的内容，还是这样的我……都请您务必为我保密，可以吗？

Romantic Connection Ⅱ 红粉情缘·Ⅱ

QiongjiuCommander, do you remember how we arranged to make rouge together?指挥官，您还记得我们约好了要一起做胭脂吧？

CommanderCan we start now?现在可以开始做了吗？

QiongjiuMy, you seem anxious, Commander, but the ingredients haven't arrived yet. I spoke with the supplier and he sent over some samples. There are six colors to choose from, and I brought them all over.指挥官很心急嘛，材料还没到货呢。我和材料商聊过之后，对方提供了一些成品的样本，有六种色号可供选择，我把它们都带过来了。

QiongjiuCommander, I hope you will make the decision.指挥官，我希望由您来做出这个选择。

CommanderThis is makeup for the face, right? Since there are samples, can I put them on to see how they look?这是用在脸上的化妆品吧？既然有样品，可以试涂一下吗？

QiongjiuOf course. I'll help apply them for you, Commander.当然。指挥官，我来为您涂上吧。

CommanderHmm... On second thought, maybe it would be better if you used them.等等，我觉得你用更合适。

QiongjiuIn that case... Can I trouble you to apply them for me, Commander?那……指挥官，可以拜托您为我上妆吗？

(Saying so, Qiongjiu stuffs the rouge samples into my hand.)（琼玖一边询问，一边将几份胭脂样本一并塞进了我的手心。）

CommanderLooks like it's too late to refuse now... Alright, then. I can apply it with my hands, right?看来我现在拒绝已经来不及了……来吧，就用手涂抹，可以吗？

CommanderI should raise my head... no, the angle still isn't quite right.头抬高一点……角度还是不太对。

(I reach out to raise Qiongjiu's face. Right now, she seems more docile than usual, practically putty in my hands.)（我伸手托起琼玖的脸。现在的琼玖显得比平时更加柔顺，几乎可以说是任我摆布。）

QiongjiuYou're so close, Commander, and your warmth is so...好近，指挥官的体温……真是……

CommanderThat's strange. I haven't even applied it yet so why is your face all red?什么？我还没有上色，脸怎么已经红了？

QiongjiuI... That's not important. In any case... please hurry... Don't keep me waiting like this...我……这不重要。总之……您快一点，别让我这样等着……

CommanderRight, I'm starting now.好，这就开始。

QiongjiuHm? Wait... Commander, I intended to have you apply it over several sessions. At this rate, my face is going to look like a palette.嗯？等……指挥官，我的本意其实是请您分次试用，现在这样，我的脸不就变成调色盘了嘛。

CommanderAh, I'm sorry, I didn't think of that. What should we do now?啊，抱歉，我没想到这一层。现在怎么办？

QiongjiuHonestly... Let's just stick to the plan. Once it's done, I'll settle things with you. So... which color will you pick?您可真是……先按照原计划选色吧，善后的问题之后再找您“清算”。颜色……选哪一种呢？

CommanderEr, I think I'll go with the outermost patch on your left cheek. I'm not sure what it's called.呃，就……左脸靠外这一块吧。我不知道它叫什么色。

QiongjiuTipsy Blush, is it... The manufacturer has interesting taste in names. I think it's a good color too.“醉颜”吗……商家的命名很有趣，我也觉得这个不错。

CommanderIt's decided, then.那就这样决定了吧。

QiongjiuNow, Commander... It's time I settled things with you.那么，指挥官……现在该轮到“善后”的部分了。

QiongjiuHow exactly are you going to make up for desecrating my precious face and turning me into a painted clown?对于牺牲了最重要的仪表、被您涂抹成花猫的我……您打算，如何负责呢？

CommanderEr... Don't be mad, I'll help you clean it up, I promise I'll fix it...呃……你别生气，我会帮你清理干净的，保证能恢复原状……

Romantic Connection Ⅲ 红粉情缘·Ⅲ

QiongjiuCommander, the ingredients for the rouge we ordered have finally arrived. I've set up all the tools we need.指挥官，我们订购的胭脂制作材料，终于到货了。需要用到的工具，我都布置好了。

CommanderFinally. Can we start making it now?现在终于可以进入制作流程了吧？

QiongjiuI've memorized the production process, so all you need to do is follow my instructions. First, we rinse these flowers.具体流程我都记住了。指挥官照着我的操作进行就好。首先，是淘洗这些花材。

Commander...Hm?……嗯？

QiongjiuCommander? What's wrong?指挥官，您怎么了？

CommanderIt's fine, just seems like some of the thorns weren't removed. If I'm not wrong, the processing should have removed the thorns from the finished product.没事，好像有些花刺没有剔除。我记得工序里有过滤，成品里不会有刺的。

QiongjiuDid you get pricked? Let me see your hands.被花刺扎到了？让我看看您的手。

QiongjiuFortunately there isn't much bleeding and I've stopped it. Since this part is more dangerous, you should let me handle it and take a break for a while, Commander.幸好，出血点不大，已经止住了。这个危险的步骤还是交给我吧，指挥官，您先休息一会儿。

CommanderIt's just a scratch.这点小划痕不算什么。

QiongjiuCommander, I'd still like to keep you from getting hurt as much as possible...指挥官，我还是希望您能远离一切伤害……

QiongjiuAh, careful—啊，小心——

(As Qiongjiu tries to herd me away, she ends up knocking over a basin of water, which drenches me.)（琼玖仍试图将我挤开。拉扯间，水盆受到了波及，我只感到身下一凉。）

CommanderOops, the water spilled. Qiongjiu, are you alright?嘶……水都洒出来了。琼玖，你没事吧？

QiongjiuI'm sorry, I'll clean you up.抱歉，我现在为您处理。

(Qiongjiu subconsciously bends down and tries to wipe away the colored sap that's seeped into my clothes.)（琼玖下意识地蹲下身，试图擦掉浸入衣料的花汁。）

QiongjiuIt's not coming out... Commander, I'll go get more clothes for you.擦不掉呢……指挥官，我现在去取更换的衣物。

CommanderAre you going back like this? Your dress is soaked too.你就这样回去吗？你的裙摆也湿透了。

(The drenched material clings to her thighs. Light pink sap drips down on them and the air fills with the rich scent of roses.)（琼玖的裙子紧紧贴着她的双腿，淡粉色的花汁滴下，玫瑰的香气似乎骤然变得馥郁。）

QiongjiuI'm fine. You, on the other hand... Mm, you smell of roses, Commander.我没关系的。倒是您……唔，好香，指挥官身上都是玫瑰花香呢。

(Qiongjiu approaches me, her eyes moist, as though they've been soaked by the sap as well.)（如被蛊惑般，琼玖向我靠过来，眼中带着湿气，像是也被玫瑰花汁浸透。）

Commander...So do you.……你也是。

Qiongjiu...Commander, don't look at me like that... My frame's temperature will go out of control.……指挥官，别这样看着我……素体的温度会失控。

CommanderOh. Oh! Here, take my jacket. Go get a change of clothes.哦、哦！我把上衣脱给你遮一下，你去拿更换的衣物吧。

QiongjiuAlright, Commander.好的，指挥官。

(I gesture for her to go. If I make fun of how she's blushing now, I might end up losing my jacket forever.)（我摆手示意她快去。如果现在取笑她满脸通红的样子，我可能会失去我的替换衣物。）

(The floral scent fades as Qiongjiu leaves, but that's alright, because I know she'll be back, and we have plenty of time together...)（花香随着琼玖的离开而变得浅淡，但没关系，她很快就会回来，我们还有很多时间……）

Romantic Connection Ⅳ 红粉情缘·Ⅳ

CommanderIs this the finished product? It looks good now that we separated it into lots.这就是我们上次做好的成品吗？分装之后看起来还不错。

QiongjiuThere were a few ups and downs, but it turned out pretty good in the end. Now all we have to do is properly wrap it up and that'll be the end of it.虽然过程有些波折，结果还不错嘛。之后再加上礼物包装就大功告成了。

QiongjiuHowever, that wasn't what I wanted to show you, Commander. The gifts are a surprise for everyone, but there is another surprise for us as creators.不过，我最想给指挥官看的可不是这个。礼物的惊喜是给大家的，对我们制作者来说，倒也有个意外之喜。

CommanderWhat is it?是什么？

QiongjiuIt seems we made a little more than expected, just enough for two boxes of rouge.成品的分量比预计的多出了一点，刚好够做两盒唇脂。

QiongjiuI've adjusted the color a little. It's lighter than the rouge I made for the others. We can use it for lip balm.颜色我做了些调整，比送给大家的胭脂要淡一些，就当润唇膏用吧。

CommanderIt looks pretty good. Do these two products use the same formula?看上去不错，这两种化妆品是一个配方吗？

QiongjiuThere are some differences, but they were made with the materials at hand. As for the other box... May I keep it for myself?略有些差异，不过都是利用手边的材料可以完成的。另一盒……我可以自己收下吗？

CommanderOf course. I've never used lip balm in a ceramic container before. Is there an instruction manual for it?没问题。我以前没用过装在瓷盒子里的润唇膏，有什么使用说明书吗？

QiongjiuIt's much the same as ordinary lip balm, so I didn't make any special notes for it.和普通的唇膏差不多，我就没有做特别说明。

QiongjiuAllow me to apply it for you, Commander, as a tutorial of sorts.指挥官，我为您抹上试试吧，就当是“新手教学”。

(Qiongjiu gathers a dab of balm on her fingertips. Her warm fingertips brush my lips, gently rubbing and spreading it.)（琼玖以指尖蘸取了少许唇脂。温热的手指轻点在我的唇间，轻柔地抚触，抹开。）

QiongjiuYour lips feel a little dry, Commander. You need to take better care of them, otherwise they'll split when the humidity outside is too low and that'll be quite painful.指挥官的嘴唇有些干燥呢，平时要注意保护哦，外部湿度太低，嘴唇干裂会很难受吧。

QiongjiuThere we go, they're more moist now. Have you got the hang of applying the balm?这样就润泽多了。您学会了吗？

CommanderMore or less. It'd probably be best if I tried it myself.大概吧，最好能让我自己试试。

QiongjiuIn that case... Maybe you could help me apply some too. It shouldn't be a problem for you.那……指挥官就帮我涂吧，对您来说应该没有什么难度吧。

(I nod and do what Qiongjiu did just now. I gather a dab of the balm, rub it on her lips, and what I feel below my fingertips is as soft as a cloud.)（我点点头。和刚才琼玖的动作一样，我蘸取唇脂，点在琼玖的唇间，指腹触及的唇瓣轻软如云朵。）

CommanderI can't apply it inside... open your mouth a little.内侧抹不到……嘴张开一点。

(I feel my fingertips touching something hard. It seems I've accidentally applied some to her gums and teeth.)（手指不期然碰到一层硬质的阻隔，好像不小心将少量唇脂抹在了琼玖的贝齿上。）

QiongjiuEr...? Commander?呃……？指挥官？

CommanderAh, I'm sorry.啊，抱歉。

QiongjiuFortunately, it smells of flowers...好在是花香味的……

(Something moist swipes across my fingertips as Qiongjiu licks the excess balm away. Then, perhaps she did it without thinking, or perhaps she did it as a little punishment for my carelessness, but I feel her bite down gently on my finger, producing a tingling sensation.)（有什么湿润之物扫过我的指尖，琼玖舔去了多余的唇脂。或许是无意，或许是为了小小惩戒我的失手，我的指尖受到一阵轻柔的啮咬，带来些许酥痒。）

QiongjiuAnd now, your fingers smell of flowers too.现在，您的手指也是花香味的了。

QiongjiuIn any case, it's more or less applied. I suppose you pass, Commander.总之……差不多都抹匀了。指挥官，算您通过“教学考核”吧。

QiongjiuThank you for helping me with this.谢谢您陪我完成这些，指挥官。

(Qiongjiu looks at me and smiles, and I smile back at her. Thanks to her, I had a fun time too.)（琼玖看着我笑，我也以微笑回应她。拜她所赐，我也度过了一段美好的休闲时光。）

Collection Overview 1 收藏展示1

QiongjiuCommander, a lot of things have happened recently...指挥官，最近发生了很多事呢……

QiongjiuI want to prepare several handmade gifts for the Dolls to reward them for all the hard work they've put in recently.我想为人形们准备一些手工礼物，犒劳大家这段时间以来的辛苦。

QiongjiuI'll work out the exact details with you in a bit.具体事项，我还需要稍后再与您细聊敲定。

QiongjiuHowever... I'll need to cover the cost of the materials, no matter what kind of gift I choose to make.只是……不论最终选择制作什么礼物，材料成本是必不可少的。

QiongjiuCommander, can you help offset some of the expenses?指挥官，您愿意捐助一些材料经费吗？

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Sorry to bother you...打扰了…

QiongjiuThank you for your generous assistance! "Operation Gift" can now officially take place.感谢您的慷慨馈赠！这样“礼物计划”就可以正式展开了。

QiongjiuSo the time is not yet right, then... I understand. I will come by and seek your opinion some time later.时机未到吗……我明白了，过段时间，我再来征询您的意见吧。

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

QiongjiuThank you for your hard work, Commander. It's time to eat something to replenish your strength.指挥官，工作辛苦了，现在吃点东西补充下体力和精力吧。

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。

QiongjiuHm? You've finished already? How did you find it?嗯？您全都吃完了？评价如何？

It was put together very well.搭配得很好。

The seasoning was even.调味均衡。

CommanderThe taste was good too.味道也意外地不错。

QiongjiuI'm glad you're happy with it. I hope my meal was able to replenish the micronutrients you usually overlook.您满意就好，希望我的套餐能补充您平时忽略的微量元素。

CommanderFull of nutrition!满分营养！

CommanderThe look, smell, and taste were all wonderful.色香味都很完美。

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

QiongjiuCommander, I made this nutritious meal for you after investigating your recent taste in food and drink. Please enjoy.指挥官，这是我调查过您最近的饮食偏好后准备的营养餐，请享用。

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。

QiongjiuI did my best to balance its nutritional value and taste. How did you find it?我尽量兼顾了营养和口味，您觉得怎么样？

It came just in time...来得很及时……

The portions were most adequate.分量十足。

CommanderLooking at it made me realize how hungry I was.你这么一说我才发现肚子饿了。

QiongjiuIt was an honor to be able to help you. I will continue working to improve its taste.能帮上您，我很荣幸，我会继续努力提升口味的。

CommanderDelicious!满足！

CommanderAn excellent working meal.不错的工作餐。

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

QiongjiuCommander, I noticed you seem to be a bit picky with your food. Come; sometimes, you need to eat things you don't like.指挥官，我发现您似乎有些挑食。来吧，偶尔也要吃点不喜欢的食物。

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。

QiongjiuCommander, are you alright? You looked like you were forcing it down just now...指挥官，您还好吗？我看您吃得有些勉强……

Yeah, I had a hard time eating that...果然还是接受不了……

I must finish this...我会坚持吃完的……

CommanderBut I could feel your care.但能体会到用心。

QiongjiuThank you, Commander. Next time, I will try to cover up the tastes you don't like with stronger flavors.辛苦您了，下次我会尝试用更重的调味遮盖您不喜欢的味道。

CommanderTry changing the seasoning!换种调味吧！

CommanderI can't let your concern go to waste.不能辜负这份心意。

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。

Tactical Break 战略性休息

QiongjiuHold on, this isn't the time to chat... Hm? Is that you, Commander?稍等，现在可不是聊天的时候……嗯？是指挥官？

QiongjiuIn that case... Alright then, let's talk. We can treat this as a break.那……好吧，先聊聊天吧，就当是下一个休息时间提前了。

Did I interrupt your work?打扰到你工作了吗？

You're pretty harsh on yourself.你对自己好严格。

QiongjiuDon't worry, it wasn't work. I was simply planning my itinerary for asking you out.不是工作，别担心，我只是在计划邀请您出游的行程。

QiongjiuI need to factor in things like the weather, being ambushed, unexpected occurrences, etc.需要考虑坏天气、遇袭、突发事件等等……

QiongjiuSo I'm planning to draw up several backup plans. Since we don't get to go out much, I need to make sure you get the best possible experience.所以，我打算准备几套方案。难得出游，当然要给您最好的体验。

QiongjiuAm I? It seems perfectly reasonable to me. Maybe I'm used to it already.严格吗？我倒是没觉得有什么不适，可能是已经习惯了吧。

QiongjiuHaving a concrete schedule puts me at ease.有明确的时间表，能让我更加安心。

The Festive Season 期待佳节

QiongjiuCommander, the next festive occasion is coming up. I'm preparing gifts for everyone.指挥官，下一个节日快要到了，我正在准备送给大家的节日礼物。

QiongjiuCould you help me see what else I need to add?您帮我看看，还要增加点什么吗？

Let's look at the Dolls' gifts.看看人形们的礼物。

Could I see my present?看看我的礼物。

QiongjiuAfter considering that there might be a big variance in their individual preferences, I went with the safest alternative: memory sticks.考虑到大家的喜好差异较大，我选择了最稳妥的内存条。

QiongjiuHowever, I think ordinary memory sticks are kind of boring, so I decided to apply handmade stickers to them.我觉得普通内存条有点无趣，所以我在上面增加了亲手绘制的贴花。

QiongjiuOnce I write everyone's names on them, they'll be custom memory sticks and nobody will say no to them, right?写上各位人形的代号之后，就是定制内存条了，没有人形会拒绝吧？

QiongjiuI... um, I'd like to preserve a sense of mystery for the recipient.这……对当事人，我想要保留一点神秘感。

QiongjiuAll I can say is that it's unique and the fruit of much effort.我只能透露给您，是一件独一无二的、花费了我很多心血的作品。

QiongjiuIf you'd like to know what it is, then please look forward to the festival.如果您想知道具体是什么，就请期待节日的到来吧。

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

QiongjiuI have some ideas about the direction in which the "Elmo" can develop. I've already sent the detailed plan to your mailbox. Please remember to read it.我对接下来“艾莫号”的发展方向有一些想法，详尽的计划书将会发送到您的邮箱，请注意查收。

QiongjiuMission reports need to be filed in serial number order and clothing needs to be sorted and stored by color. Doesn't everyone do that?任务报告要按照编号归档保存，服装要按照颜色和款式分类收纳，难道大家不是这样做的吗？

Responsibility Handover 责任交接

QiongjiuI've assigned the tasks for the day of the party.宴会当天的任务已经拆解完成了。

QiongjiuSomeone's got to take care of things.总要有人负责当天的相关工作。

QiongjiuI'd prefer that Groza be able to rest and relax for a while.我更希望闪电能放松休息一段时间。

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

QiongjiuAlthough Liushih said to not set any upper limits for the budget, every single purchase account must be strictly verified.虽然刘莳表示资金不设上限，但每一笔采购账目依然需要严格审核。

QiongjiuThe Commander's not here, I must run the Elmo's backend logistics ever more diligently.指挥官不在，我更要担负起艾莫号后勤的职责。

Dorm Dialogue 2 宿舍对话2

QiongjiuThe rec room's renovation budget has been allocated.娱乐室的翻新预算已经分配完毕。

QiongjiuTo ensure the Commander has the best experience possible, I increased the budget for the movie-viewing area by 30%.为了保证指挥官能获得最好的视听体验，我在观影区增加了30%的预算。

Qiongjiu...It's very surprising? I don't think I'm THAT old-fashioned.……很意外吗？我应该也没有那么古板吧。

Dorm Dialogue 3 宿舍对话3

QiongjiuAll of the financial records so far are verified, there are no issues found.目前的账目都已经核对完毕，没有任何差错。

QiongjiuI'm currently putting together the inventory list for the armory.我正在规划武器室的物资清单。

QiongjiuMaybe... work is just a way for me to stop my mind from wandering chaotically.也许……工作也是不会让自己胡思乱想的一种方式吧。

Dorm Dialogue 4 宿舍对话4

QiongjiuI've confiscated Cheeta's inventions for the danger they pose, and this is a necessary move to ensure the Commander's safety.我把奇塔发明的危险物品没收了，这是确保指挥官安全的必要手段。

QiongjiuHowever... I left for a moment just now, and when I returned the item is gone.不过……刚刚我稍微离开了一会，回来却发现东西不见了。

QiongjiuSo who was it that took it?到底是被谁拿走了？

Dorm Dialogue 5 宿舍对话5

QiongjiuMayling has worked so hard for the sake of reconstruction, you've done well.美玲为了重建工作付出了太多的心血，辛苦了。

QiongjiuThis special concoction is a treat you deserve.这杯特调是你应得的慰劳。

Journal Entry 1 日志·一

QiongjiuCommander, I heard Mayling say that the Elmo received some packages at 5:10 PM yesterday evening.指挥官，我听美玲说，昨天傍晚17:10，艾莫号收到了一批包裹。

QiongjiuHowever, my packages, which were supposed to be there, were gone.但是，那里面，本该属于我的包裹不见了。

QiongjiuI checked the security camera footage from 5:15 PM yesterday until just now—我检查了昨天17:15到刚刚的监控记录——

QiongjiuAnd after matching up the package dimensions, I concluded that Mayling might have thought they belonged to you and sent them to the ops room.在匹配包裹尺寸后，我推断，可能是美玲把它误认成您的包裹，送到了指挥室。

CommanderShe sent them to me?送到我这里了？

QiongjiuYup, the From address probably reads Griffin because I asked Helian to mail them over.嗯，因为是我拜托赫丽安邮寄过来的，寄件方大概率写的是格里芬。

QiongjiuMayling might have seen it and thought it was yours.美玲可能看到就直接当成是您的包裹了。

QiongjiuSo... You might need to help take them for me. If you don't mind, I can go in and look for them myself.所以……可能要麻烦您帮我挑出来，或者您如果不介意的话，我自己去找也可以。

CommanderI mean, I don't mind... but the ops room is a bit messy, so I should do it.我倒是无所谓……不过指挥室有点混乱，还是我找吧。

QiongjiuThat's wonderful. I came to the Elmo in a bit of a hurry, so I only brought a small number of essential items at the time.那太好了。我来艾莫号有些匆忙，当时只携带了少量必需品。

QiongjiuHelian is busy, and she only sent the rest after I bugged her to do it.赫丽安又很忙，催了她一阵子才把其他物品寄了过来。

QiongjiuWhat she sent is only a portion of the items—about a third of the list that I made for her.这次送到的也只是其中一部分而已，我给她的明细清单估计只整理了三分之一。

CommanderIs Griffin... still doing well?格里芬……现在生意还不错？

QiongjiuYeah, though it doesn't compare to how it was when you're there. Still, it's much better than the time after the restructuring.嗯，虽然比不上您在的时候，但相比重组后的那段时间好太多了。

QiongjiuNow that you mention it, I haven't told you what happened back then.这么说来，还没有跟您说过当时的事情呢。

QiongjiuDo you want to hear about what happened after you left Griffin? It's okay if you don't want to touch on that subject.您想听一听吗？关于您离开格里芬之后的事？如果还是不想接触的话，也没关系。

CommanderThat's okay. Go ahead.没事，来聊聊吧。

Journal Entry 2 日志·二

QiongjiuCommander, take a look—指挥官，您看——

CommanderIs this a piece of ore?这是什么矿石吗？

QiongjiuTo be precise, it's a piece of jadeite ore. I asked Helian to send it over.准确来说，是玉石胚子，我之前拜托赫丽安寄过来的。

QiongjiuFinding it took a lot of effort.当时收它可是费了点功夫的哦。

QiongjiuThe seller and I had already settled things, but it nearly got snapped up by a third party.原本和卖家商量得好好的，最后却差点被第三方截了胡。

QiongjiuAfter that, my schedule was packed full, and I didn't have the time to spend on the seller.之后的工作安排得很满，我也没有那么多时间和卖家耗下去。

QiongjiuAfterward, I got some friends and negotiated with them before I could buy it at the agreed price.后来，找了一些相熟的朋友，从中斡旋，才按照谈好的价格买了下来。

QiongjiuFortunately, nobody lost too much face during the transaction. That seller might have been a jerk, but his wares were still good.所幸没有闹到撕破脸，毕竟那个卖家虽然不道义，但总能找到一些好料子。

CommanderYour way of dealing with problems has changed a lot over the years.你解决问题的方法这些年变了不少。

QiongjiuWell, my surroundings have changed, so I need to adjust how I deal with things to continue living while remaining true to myself.环境变了嘛，调整自己的处事方法，才能保持本心，继续生活。

QiongjiuIt was the same in Griffin too; you constantly adjust yourself to carry on while cleaving to your principles.格里芬也是这样，在坚持原则的基础上，不断调整，才延续下来了哦。

QiongjiuOh yes, I didn't finish my story from last time. Want to hear more, Commander?对了，上次的事情还没有说完，指挥官要不要再听听？

QiongjiuSuits me just fine. Both you and I have a while until our next job.正好，无论是您还是我，距离下一项工作开始都还有些时间。

CommanderMm, works for me.嗯，也好。

Journal Entry 3 日志·三

Qiongjiu(Sigh) How did things end up like this...唉……怎么会这样……

CommanderWhat happened?发生什么了？

QiongjiuRemember that jadeite ore I was telling you about? I wanted to use it to carve an ornament, so I cut it open.还记得之前和您说过的玉石胚子吗？我最近想用它雕个挂件，所以就切开了。

QiongjiuBut after I did, I found it had a crack in the middle that ran through nearly the entire stone.但切开后发现，它中间居然有一条裂缝，几乎贯穿了整块石料。

QiongjiuLooks like I chose... poorly.这次真是看走眼了。

CommanderIs this sort of thing normal?这种情况很正常吧？

QiongjiuYes. Although you can try to inspect rocks by shining a light through them, their true worth can only be seen once they are opened up.嗯，虽然可以通过打光的方式来观察，但石料只有在切开后才能真正确定其品质。

QiongjiuHowever, my savings would never be enough to buy materials that were properly vetted by others, so I had to "try my luck" based on experience.但我的积蓄肯定不够去买人家切好确认过的料子，只能依靠经验来“盲选”了。

QiongjiuClearly, my gaze was not professional enough, and I need to keep honing myself.可惜我的眼光还不够专业，需要继续锻炼。

CommanderSo is that rock a writeoff?那这块石头就废了？

QiongjiuCertainly not. While the original plan is a bust. I can adjust it to give new life to this piece of raw material.当然不是，虽然原本的计划是无法施行了，但可以通过调整样式，让这块料子获得新生。

QiongjiuPerhaps when your path seems to lead only to doom, carrying on a few steps more will bring you out of the darkness and into the light.也许在眼前的绝路上，继续探寻几步，就会柳暗花明呢。

QiongjiuThis isn't just blind optimism, though. After Griffin was restructured, that was how I lived.这可不是盲目乐观哦，格里芬重组后的一段时间，我就是依靠这种执着坚持住的。

CommanderIs this a continuation to the story from last time?看来上次的故事又要继续了？

QiongjiuI should think so. After all, we both just so happen to have free time now.应该是，毕竟现在我们——恰好又都有空闲时间了。

Commander... Let's talk about the situation from back then.……先聊聊当时的情况吧。

Journal Entry 4 日志·四

QiongjiuCommander, I've thought of what to do with that rock.指挥官，那块料子的处理方案我已经想好了。

CommanderSo quickly?这么快？

QiongjiuI thought it was pretty normal...只是在正常的预估范围内啦……

QiongjiuAfter all, I've picked up a lot of knowledge about precious stones over the years, and my carving skills have gotten better too.毕竟这些年，我积累了不少玉石知识，雕刻手艺也有所提升嘛。

QiongjiuHowever, this accident meant that the original design and plan had to be adjusted, which took a lot of time...但因为这个意外，原定的样式、工艺都进行了调整，额外消耗了不少时间……

QiongjiuAnd it also meant that all the related plans had to be pushed back to a lesser or greater extent...与之相关的所有计划都难免有或多或少的推迟……

Qiongjiu(Sigh) It's a little hard to bear at times.……唉，实在是有些难以接受。

QiongjiuI mean, it took several years to plan all this. If I had handled things in a more flexible and accommodating way, perhaps it wouldn't have been disrupted.不知道过上几年，我是不是可以更加从容、灵活地处理，这样计划也就不会被打乱了。

CommanderSpeaking of which... Does this count as OCD, perhaps? When did you start acting like this?说起来，你这……算是强迫症吧？什么时候开始的？

QiongjiuHuh? Well, I guess you could call it that. Sensibly planning the use of your time is a good habit.诶？怎么您也这样说，合理安排时间可是好习惯。

QiongjiuI'm simply used to being more precise than most people.我只是习惯比一般人要更加精确一点。

QiongjiuAlso, controlling your time is the same as controlling your life.而且，把握时间就等于把握生活。

QiongjiuOtherwise, how could the Commander just so happen to have enough time to listen to me tell my stories?不然——忙碌的指挥官，怎么可能一次次都恰好有时间听我讲故事呢？

CommanderI knew it; I wasn't imagining things, you're matching my timetable.果然不是错觉，你在配合我的日程。

QiongjiuOh yes. I've been studying you for a while now, and I just barely managed to match your working rhythm and come up with a workflow that synced up with it.是啊，我认真观察了好一阵子，才勉强能够跟上您的工作节奏、做出与之匹配的计划。

QiongjiuAll that was thanks to my "OCD".这还都要仰仗我的“强迫症”哦。

QiongjiuSo, shall we talk about how it was born? It just so happens to be related to the matters that were previously mentioned.所以这次，就来讲讲它的诞生怎么样？正好和之前说起的事情有关。

CommanderFair enough.好吧。

Journal Entry 5 日志·五

QiongjiuCommander, I've finished carving the stone.指挥官，那块料子我雕好了。

QiongjiuI cut along the fissure and turned the irregular edges into a steep cliff.我顺着裂缝进行了切割，将不规则的边缘调整成了崇山峻岭。

QiongjiuIt was a pleasant surprise to see that certain colorful inclusions had been mixed into the stone, which was displayed by the cut.令人惊喜的是，有一些杂色渗在料子里，随着切割显现了出来。

QiongjiuMost of those inclusions were white and gray, resembling clouds, and they gave the mountain a sense of life and mysticism, making it look more like a place where heroes would live and train.那些杂色大多是白色和灰色，就像是云层，给山添上了一些意境和灵动，让它看上去更像是侠士们隐居、修炼的地方了。

QiongjiuI guess this stone wasn't a waste after all.这块料子总算是没有浪费。

CommanderSo why don't you seem very happy about it?但我看你不是很开心？

QiongjiuWell spotted, Commander. While the outcome was decent, it is far removed from the initial design.不愧是指挥官，虽然结果不错，但毕竟和最初的计划相去甚远。

QiongjiuI can't believe I misjudged that stone, and all the designs I had for it were all for naught...想不到我居然看走了眼，画了成百上千次的图样设计竟无法落地……

QiongjiuEven the item I carved isn't suitable as a gift anymore... It's rather depressing.甚至雕刻出来的物件也不再适合当做礼物……还是有些丧气。

CommanderYou were going to give it to someone?原本是要送人的？

Qiongjiu...Yes, I wanted to give it as a gift. In fact, I was even honing my carving skills for that purpose.……是，想要送人。为此，我还一直在锻炼自己的雕刻技巧。

QiongjiuBut now I've been caught a little off guard, and I can't think of how to make up for it...可是现在却有些措手不及，一时不知道还能用什么来补救……

QiongjiuStill, I have a lot of time ahead of me. Someday, I will find another piece of beautiful jade and give my gift in person.不过，来日方长。总有一天，我一定可以再找到一块美玉，将它亲手送上。

QiongjiuSo be patient, alright, Commander?指挥官要耐心一点哦？

CommanderHuh? You were going to give it to me?啊？是要送给我？

Qiongjiu—Right now, I was referring to something else.——现在这个时间点，指的是另一种含义。

QiongjiuCommander, be patient and listen to the rest of my story...指挥官，要耐心一点，听我接下来的故事哦……

QiongjiuBecause the end of one story is merely the prelude to another.一段暂时告一段落，却又是揭开序幕的故事。

CommanderAlright.好。

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1She used to go by "No. 9" as her personal codename. When Griffin was reorganizing, being a Doll with outstanding battle accomplishments granted her an invitation to stay from Helian, and she gladly accepted it. Her choice to stay in the new Griffin meant that she had chosen to face the changing situation. Griffin's standing in the industry was changing, the focus of the management was shifting, and "No. 9," who was in the midst of it all, chose to change along with the trend. The carefree and unrestrained female knight of the past might have had difficulty shouldering all of this, so in order to be able to help Helian gain the clients' trust, she became more steady and reliable. Taking off the overly cute "rabbit ears," swallowing back inappropriate jokes, no longer making rash promises and instead submitting carefully considered plans... To appear more mature and reliable, she went back to using a name she had used a long time ago—Qiongjiu. "Qiong" for the jade-like beauty, and "jiu" for the stone resembling jade. Having gone through a critical period of survival, polished with responsibility and pressure, the brilliance of this jade-like stone finally saw the light of day. The Frostfall Squad she leads, consisting of Tololo, Cheeta, and Lind, will surely condense into a new shining edge for Griffin. In the eyes of her teammates, Qiongjiu is fair in reward and punishment alike, strict with herself, and has a great sense of responsibility. And in the eyes of the Commander, unbeknownst to outsiders, the steady and capable Qiongjiu still retains the free spirit of a knight-errant.曾经使用“九号”作为个人代号。身为战绩优异的精英人形，格里芬重组之际，赫丽安邀请她留任，而她也欣然接受。她选择受邀留在新格里芬，即是选择了面对变局。 格里芬的行业地位在变化，管理者的重心在变化，身在局中的“九号”也选择了应势而变。要能帮上赫丽安的忙，要博取客户的信任，从前那位潇洒跳脱的女侠恐怕难以肩负这一切，那就变得更沉稳、更可靠吧。摘掉过于可爱的“兔子耳”，咽回不合时宜的插科打诨，不再许以轻率的承诺，转而递上千思万虑后才着墨的计划书…… 为了显得更加成熟可靠，她用回了很久之前自己使用过的名字——琼玖。玉色华美为琼，石之似玉为玖。经历过危急存亡之秋，在责任与压力的打磨下，这颗蕴玉之石的华彩，终于得见天光。她带领托洛洛、奇塔、琳德组成的霜降小队，也一定会凝结成格里芬新的锋芒。 队友眼中的琼玖赏罚分明，严于律己而有责任感。而指挥官的眼中，在某些不足为外人道的时刻，变得沉稳干练的琼玖依旧保留着侠客般洒脱的自我。

Record 2Qiongjiu deeply believes that, "If the plan is not determined yet, but the troops are deployed, the battle will naturally be lost." However, plans can't keep up with changes, and not all clients believe in the power of planning like Qiongjiu. The variables introduced by the employer's whims can appear at any moment, such as every single day after winning a project bid, or in the middle of the night when there is only five hours left until the planned implementation. Every night, the lights in Qiongjiu's room stay on. Whether she's on the way to the mission site, in a bumpy vehicle, caught in a trap, or in the mouth of a giant ELID creature, the hands and mind of Leader Qiongjiu have not once faltered in making a plan. "I have to be prepared until the mission begins. The obstacles encountered before that can be overcome." With this determination, Qiongjiu finally submitted the newest version of the plan before the mission officially began. The client recognized Qiongjiu's dedication, but they also had their own considerations— "I just gave it a second thought, and I feel that the initial version was quite good." Qiongjiu's smile didn't change in the slightest: "No problem, then we'll go with the initial version." Emotional stability, after all, is also a manifestation of professionalism. Only the teammates closest to Qiongjiu could hear her faint sobs and see her slightly clenched fists behind her back.“计未定而兵出于竟，则战之自败。”琼玖深以为然。 然而计划赶不上变化，并非所有的客户都像琼玖一样相信计划的力量。雇主一拍脑袋带来的变数可能存在于任何时刻，例如项目中标后的每一天，例如距离计划实施只有5个小时的夜半时分。 琼玖房间的灯光彻夜通明，即便是在出发前往委托地点的路上，在颠簸的载具中，在倒置的陷阱中，在巨大生骸的嘴里，琼玖队长制定计划书的双手和头脑从未有过片刻迟疑。 “要一直准备到委托开始为止，在此之前遭遇的干扰克服一下就好。” 抱着这样的决心，琼玖终于赶在委托正式开始前交上了新版的计划书。 客户为琼玖的敬业而点头，但客户也有自己的考量—— “我刚才又想了想，感觉第一版挺好的。” 琼玖的微笑没有丝毫改变：“没问题，那我们就按第一版来。” 情绪稳定，也是专业性的体现。 只有距离最近的队员，才能听见琼玖细微的抽泣声，看见她身后微微握紧的双拳。

Record 3"Alert! Alert!! The Leader is about to come in! Beginning countdown—59, 58, 57..." The members of the Frostfall Squad nervously straightened their clothes, and the atmosphere was as tense as during combat. After all, passing Qiongjiu's strict dress code is no easier than dealing with a large number of illegally modified machines. The armor can have slight scratches, but the whatever is intact must be shiny. Doesn't matter if the combat uniform is brand new or old—not a single stain is allowed. Combat boots, weapons, equipment, face, hands, hair! "Frostfall Squad Appearance Standards Manual—this is too thick! It's over, I won't make it in time... 3, 2, 1!" The meticulous Qiongjiu entered right on time: "Progress on tidying up, everyone?" Cheeta let out a desperate wail: "Why do Dolls have to look like humans? Wouldn't it be easier to clean if we looked like a cannon platform on wheels?" Qiongjiu smiled and gave the team members a bright look. "This is our first meeting with a new client, so we must present ourselves most professionally." Qiongjiu nimbly smoothed Tololo's long hair, tucked Cheeta's shirt collar back into her jacket, and finished by swiftly taking away Lind's lollipop: "No more sweets until the client leaves, Lind."“警报！警报！！队长马上要进来了！倒计时——59，58，57……” 霜降小队的队员们紧张地整理着外表，气氛并不比战时轻松。毕竟，要通过琼玖严格的仪容标准，可不比对付大批违法改装机械更简单。 护甲可以略有擦痕，但完好之处要锃亮反光。战斗服可以半新不旧，但不能容许一点污渍。战靴、武器、装备，脸、手、头发丝！ “《霜降小队仪表规范手册》——这也太厚了吧？！完蛋了，我来不及了……3,2,1！” 一丝不苟的琼玖准时推门而入：“诸位，整理得如何了？” 奇塔发出绝望的哀嚎：“人形为什么要长得像人呢？要是长得像个光滑的带轮炮台，不是更便于清洁吗？” 琼玖笑了笑，明亮的目光落在队员们身上。 “这是我们首次与新客户会面，一定要拿出最专业的面貌。” 麻利地理顺托洛洛的长发，将奇塔的衬衫翻领塞回外套内，琼玖快如闪电地取走琳德的棒棒糖：“琳德，在客户离开之前，禁止偷吃甜食。”

Record 4"No! Roast duck is out of the question!" The state of the new Griffin can no longer accommodate roast duck jokes! Qiongjiu suddenly wakes up, her senses still drowsy amidst the silent night. For some reason, she saw the hectic times of Griffin's reorganization during hibernation. After verifying she was back in reality, Qiongjiu let out a sigh of relief. Her mind quickly calmed down, and she took out a thick booklet she kept under her pillow—it was a handbook of the lessons she had learned. No Doll can change their personality overnight. The past is recorded in the neural cloud, shaping a unique self. It is not something that can be erased with a wave of a hand or a blink of an eye. Even Qiongjiu could not have transformed into what she is now immediately. From carefree and lively to steady and serious, from no knowledge about clients to being familiar with their psychology—Qiongjiu spent a lot of time and waded through the swamp of many mistakes. Rule One: Don't compare a crisis to roast duck in front of a client. The same goes for wraps and soy milk. Rule Two: Don't grin during negotiations and control your excitement when shaking hands. Rule Three: Don't put any special beacons on your head and don't wear overly cute accessories. Rule Four: If you encounter a familiar Doll during a mission, don't rush over and say "Hey, old pal!", especially if that Doll is hostile. Rule Five... Behind each clause lies a history of some lost orders and troublesome complaints. Qiongjiu's fingers gently stroked every clause written, as if this way, every lesson could be engraved on her heart. The past cannot be changed, but the future Qiongjiu will never repeat the same mistakes.“不行！休提烤鸭！”新格里芬的处境已经容不下烤鸭笑话了！ 琼玖惊坐而起，眼耳之中是属于夜色的昏沉与静寂。 不知为何在休眠时看见了格里芬刚刚重组时手忙脚乱的过去，确认过现实环境，琼玖才呼出口气。心绪很快得以平复，琼玖从枕边拿出一本厚厚的册子——那是她写给自己的教训总结手册。 或许没有人形能在一夜之间性情大变。过往记录于心智之中，塑造出独一无二的自我，这并不是一挥手一眨眼就能抹除的印记，即便是琼玖也无法立即转变。 从跳脱欢快转变得沉稳持重，从对客户一无所知到熟谙客户心理，琼玖花费了不少时间，也蹚过了不少错处。 第一条，不要在客户面前把危机与烤鸭作比，卷饼和豆汁儿也不行。 第二条，不要在谈判时笑得露出八颗牙，握手时注意克制兴奋感。 第三条，不要把特制信标顶在头上，不要佩戴过于可爱的饰品。 第四条，任务中遇见认识的人形，不要冲过去“嗨！老铁”，尤其是敌对人形。 第五条…… 每个条款的背后，都有着一些失去的订单，一些令人头痛的投诉。琼玖的手指细细抚过每一行条款，似乎这样就能让每一个教训都刻骨铭心。 往者不可谏，但属于琼玖的未来，绝不会重蹈覆辙。

Record 5This is a story that happened at the beginning of Griffin's reorganization, before the formation of the Frostfall Squad. The immature Qiongjiu led a temporary Doll squad to face the most difficult mission Griffin could accept. "...Leader... I can't move anymore..." The air of this stuffy and humid underground cave was filled with the smell of gunpowder from the intense firefight. In the recent encounter, the squad led by Qiongjiu managed to win, but everyone's bodies sustained heavy damage. Various negative emotions spread among the squad, and their despair was like a rampant virus. "Give up, hand over the goods, and maybe the opponent will let us go. At least we won't have to pay for replacing our bodies." "Speaking of budget... Now that even body repairs are prioritized by urgency, there's no way you're getting on that list if you can still move. Everyone's combat performance is deteriorating. Can Griffin really hold on? I should have chosen to leave Griffin back then... (Sigh)" "I don't want to work either. Rather than blaming us for the failure, why not ask what kind of courage allowed the higher-ups to accept a mission despite such low combat efficiency?" "It's not courage, it's desperation," said Qiongjiu to herself. Now's not the time to be picky with the jobs. There's already a significant decrease in the amount of orders. If we start being picky again, the budget will become even tighter, and it's going to be even more difficult to repair and maintain the Dolls. "Leader, say something too. Give us orders!" said one Doll, turning to Qiongjiu. Qiongjiu came back to her senses and stood up. "Everyone, don't panic. Actually, I still have one final backup plan that we haven't tried—plan 6. Although it's a risky plan rejected by the client, I believe it's the most suitable one in the current situation." Qiongjiu's tone was firm. "This is the last operational plan for this mission. I have full confidence in it." But the Dolls were mired in doubt. "What good is confidence? What if the plan fails?" "Then, I won't force everyone to proceed this mission anymore. This is our final trump card. Please believe in me." The squad narrowly made it through their predicament with the help of "Plan 6" and successfully completed the mission objective. As the Dolls were celebrating this victory with high-fives, Qiongjiu was staring at her notebook in a daze. The last filled page of the notebook contained Plan 5. Plan 6? It was a blank page. There was a lesson learned, though. For future missions, there will most definitely be plans 6, 7, and 8. If the building is about to collapse, then become a new pillar. If a single pillar can't support it, then construct more and grow stronger. Because what if those who left would want to come back someday? If Griffin is no longer here, where will they go to pick up the times they spent together?这是格里芬重组之初，霜降小队组建之前的故事。 尚不成熟的琼玖带领着临时组队的人形们，面对的是格里芬能接到的最高难度委托。 “……队长……我动不了了……” 这处地下洞穴闷热高湿，剧烈交火过后，空气里弥漫着火药味。 不久前的遭遇战中，琼玖带领的小队惨胜一筹，但大家的素体损伤都不轻。种种负面情绪在小队之中蔓延，绝望如同某种肆虐的病毒。 “放弃吧，交出货物，或许对方会放过我们，至少能省下更换素体的经费。” “说到经费……现在连素体维修都要按优先级来，还能动弹的根本排不上号。大家的战斗力每况愈下，格里芬真的还能支撑下去吗？当初果然还是应该选择离开格里芬……唉……” “我也不想干了。与其将失败的责任归咎于我们，倒不如问问是什么样的勇气让高层以这种战力配置接下委托。” 不是勇气，是窘迫啊。琼玖在心里回答。 现在可不是能随心所欲挑工作的时期。订单本就大幅减少，要是再挑拣一番放弃一些，经费愈发短缺，人形的维护和修理就更没戏了。 “队长，你也说点什么呀，下达指令吧！”有人形转向琼玖。 琼玖回过神，站起来：“大家不必慌张，其实我还有一个最后的备选方案六没试过。虽然是被客户否决的冒险方案，但在当前的情形下，我认为它是最合适的。” 琼玖语气坚定：“这是本次行动最后一个作战方案，我对它有充足的信心。” 人形们疑虑重重：“信心有什么用？万一失败呢？” “那么，我不会再强求大家继续执行这项委托。这是我们最后的底牌，请大家相信我。” 众人凭借着“方案六”惊险地度过了难关，顺利交付委托之时，人形们互相击掌祝贺，只有琼玖对着自己的笔记本神情恍惚。 笔记本的最后一页是方案五。方案六？那是一片空白。 但是，吸取教训，下一次委托，还有往后的标书上，一定会有方案六七八。 要是大厦将倾，那就成为新的支柱。要是独木难支，那就发掘更多的栋梁，成长得更加茁壮。 因为，万一离开的人某一天还想再回来看看呢？如果格里芬不在了，他要去哪里捡拾那些一起度过的时光？

Record 6The day after working overtime, I was shaken awake from my sleep. "Commander, please wake up, Commander." It was Qiongjiu's voice. I opened my eyes. The black hair in front of me swayed slightly, almost brushing my nose, then tickled across my neck and chest. "According to your schedule, now is the deadline for waking up. You have a meeting with a major client in half an hour, and I will be your bodyguard. Do you remember?" I managed to shake off the drowsiness. Work has been piling up recently, so a situation where one thing is sacrificed for another is inevitable. "I know you worked late into the night. It must have been very tiring. It's just that the upcoming events are equally important, so please be sure to stay alert. Also, learning from today's lesson, in the future I will remind you to rest early the day before important matters." Qiongjiu looked serious. "Commander, please put on your shirt." "Commander, please put on your jacket." "Commander, here are your cufflinks." With Qiongjiu's help and supervision, I got dressed properly. "Everything is sorted out now. You look very professional. Please take a look at me as well and see if there's anything improper." "Your hair..." It had been brushing against me and got messy. Perhaps this reminded Qiongjiu that she inadvertently got too close to me earlier. Her cheeks turned slightly red for a moment, but she quickly regained composure. "Sorry, please wait a moment." "Alright, let's go. With you here, Commander, we will definitely be victorious."加班后的次日，睡梦中的我被人晃醒。 “指挥官，指挥官，请您醒醒。”是琼玖的声音。 我睁开眼，面前黑色的发丝轻微晃动，几乎擦到我的鼻尖，又痒痒地扫过脖子和胸口。 “根据您的日程安排，现在是起床的最晚时间了。半小时后您有一场与大客户的会面，由我担任保镖，您还记得吗？” 我终于彻底清醒。最近工作忙，这种顾此失彼的情况是难免的。 “我知道您昨晚工作到深夜，十分辛苦。只是接下来的日程也同样重要，请您一定要打起精神。此外，吸取今日的教训，以后我会在重要事务的前一日提醒您早些休息。” 琼玖一脸认真。 “指挥官，请穿衬衫。” “指挥官，请穿外套。” “指挥官，这是您的袖扣。” 我在琼玖的帮助和监督下穿戴整齐。 “没有问题了，您现在看起来十分专业。请您也帮我看看，我有没有什么不妥之处呢？” “你的头发……”蹭到我身上弄乱了。 或许这让琼玖想起了刚才不经意中过于贴近的情景，她的脸色微红了一瞬，随即恢复沉稳：“抱歉，请稍等。” “好了，我们出发。有指挥官在，我们一定能旗开得胜。”

Record 7On a rare leisurely afternoon, Qiongjiu came over with a tea tray and snacks. "Commander, would you like some afternoon tea? Please allow me to prepare it for you." Qiongjiu's bright eyes betrayed her eagerness to give it a try. It was a rare display of elegance. I took a sip from the teacup Qiongjiu handed me, and an indescribable bitterness immediately filled my mouth. "It's brewed very well. Don't brew it next time." Qiongjiu's smile deepened a little. "Commander, do you find it bitter?" "Was it accidental or on purpose?" Qiongjiu's smile looked a little fishy to me. "It was on purpose." Qiongjiu passed me the snacks, and the slightly sweet taste dispelled the bitterness. "Commander, I deliberately extended the steeping time and increased the water temperature to achieve this particularly strong tea flavor." "Why did you do this?" I didn't understand. "The client we are meeting tomorrow has delayed payment for the third time already. If this continues, it will become a bad debt. I wanted to tactfully remind the client to pay attention to overdue bills. Aren't a delay in payment and a delay in pouring tea a perfect match?" "What a way to go about it..." Qiongjiu poured me another cup of tea. I brought it to my lips, pondering whether this one was drinkable. Qiongjiu was a bit amused by that. "Commander, please don't hesitate to enjoy it. Of course, your afternoon tea has just the right flavor. After all... your preferences, your tastes—everything about you is top-priority intel to me."难得悠闲的午后，琼玖罕见地端着茶盘与茶点走来。 “指挥官，您喝下午茶吗？请让我为您准备吧。” 琼玖目光明亮，跃跃欲试，真是少有的雅兴。 我接过琼玖递来的茶盏喝了一口，难以描述的苦涩立刻充满口腔。 “泡得很好，下次别泡了。” 琼玖的笑容加深了一分：“指挥官，您觉得苦吗？” “你是故意的还是不小心的？” 我感受到了琼玖笑容背后的蹊跷。 “是故意的。” 琼玖将茶点递给我，微甜的滋味冲散了苦涩。 “指挥官，我刻意延长了浸泡茶叶的时间，提升了泡茶水的温度，以获取这种滋味格外浓烈的茶汤。” “你为什么要这样做？” 我不理解。 “我们明日要面对的那位客户，已经是第三次延期付款了，再这样下去就要成为坏账了。我想委婉地提醒他注意逾期账单，延期给付的款项和延期倒出的茶汤，不是正相配吗？” “真委婉啊……” 琼玖又为我倒了一杯茶，我端到嘴边，思考着这茶能不能喝。 琼玖有些好笑：“指挥官，您放心享用吧。为指挥官准备的下午茶，滋味当然恰到好处。毕竟……关于您的事情，您的喜好和口味，在我这里都是最高等级的情报信息呢。”

Record 8On the first day of a vacation, Qiongjiu invited me to her dormitory. She led me to the storage area and opened her wardrobe. It contained lots of Chinese-style clothes—all neatly sorted. "Commander, there will be a celebration on the Elmo next week. Would you like to help me choose a dress for the occasion?" "Sure, but why don't you choose for yourself? You might not like what I pick, and it might not fit the others' sense of aesthetics." I didn't have much experience in picking clothes. Qiongjiu gave me an insistent look. "I only keep things I like in my dorm. As for others' aesthetics... what does that have to do with me? I only care about your tastes and preferences." "In that case, try this one, this one, and that one... oh, this one works too." I hesitantly picked a few dresses. She'll have to try each one on. Would this be too much? "Only these? No problem, I'll try them on. Please wait a moment, Commander." Qiongjiu readily agreed. After a few more rounds, we finally settled on her attire for the event. "Commander, wait a moment..." I wanted to go to the table to pour water, but Qiongjiu grabbed my hand. In her other hand, there was a bundle of soft measuring tape. "Commander, please allow me to take your measurements. With precise data, I can sew some clothes for you to match with the dresses you selected." "This is my first time sewing clothes. I've prepared well in advance, so it should be a success. I want to do more for you, Commander, not just something work-related..." "Although they won't be ready in time for the celebration, there will be opportunities to wear them in the future, right? When it's just the two of us, Commander, would you like to join me... in matching outfits?"整休假期的第一天，琼玖邀请我去她的休息室。 琼玖带我到收纳区，打开她的衣柜，里面整齐地分类悬挂着很多中国风的衣服。 “指挥官，下周艾莫号上要举办庆祝会，您愿意帮我挑选一套参加庆祝会的裙子吗？” “我选是可以，但你为什么不自己选？我选的你不一定喜欢，也不一定符合其他人的审美。” 我对挑衣服没什么心得。 琼玖看着我，眼神很坚持：“能留在我的休息室里的，当然都是我喜欢的。至于其他人的审美……跟我有什么关系，我只在乎您的喜好和眼光哦。” “既然这样，那这套、这套、这套……这个也行，都换上试试吧。” 我犹豫地选择了几条裙子，每一件都要试穿一次，是不是太多了？ “只有这些吗？没问题，我换上看看。指挥官，请您稍等一下。” 琼玖爽快地答应下来。 几轮挑选后，我和琼玖一起选定了她参加庆祝会的衣饰。 “指挥官，稍等一下……” 我想去桌边倒水，琼玖却拉住我的手，她的另一只手上多了一捆软尺。 “指挥官，请让我测量您的身体数据吧。有了精确数据，就可以为您制作与您选中的裙子相配的衣服了。” “我是第一次做衣服，事先做了不少准备，应该能成功的。我想为指挥官做更多的事，不仅仅只是工作上……” “现在开始制作虽然赶不上庆祝会，但今后也会有穿着机会吧？在只有我们两个人的时候，指挥官，您愿意和我一起……穿上相配的衣服吗？”

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