()||<BIN>9</BIN><黑屏1>0,10</黑屏1><BGM>BGM_Empty</BGM>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<黑屏2><CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay><BIN>8</BIN>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||:Griffin HQ, ops room.+Kar furrows her brow as she examines MP41, the latter's soul absent from her body.
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:So, what happened?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:Oh, nothing...
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:...
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>ClothingUp</SE1><BGM>BGM_stage13</BGM>:Kar takes a few steps forward, looking straight into her eyes with a piercing gaze.
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:Are you hiding something from me?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><Shake>||:N-No.
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:Why are you trying to look away, then? Did you put that drive where you found it or not?
()||<黑点1><SE1>AVG_keyboardtype_sci</SE1>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<黑点2><BIN>72</BIN><CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||:Intimidated by Kar's presence, Catherine retreats into the neural space.
()<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:MP41! You tag in, I can't handle this woman...
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Her intuition has always been sharp.
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><同时置暗>||:Be careful, don't get found out.
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Leave it to me, my great benefactor.
()||<黑点1><SE1>AVG_keyboardtype_sci</SE1>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<黑点2><BIN>8</BIN><CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>ClothingUp</SE1>:MP41's eyes droop as she puts on a dejected act.
NPC-Scalper(2)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:I'm just... A bit upset deep down...
NPC-Scalper(2);98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:What is it?
NPC-Scalper(2)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>;98KMod(0)<Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:I just think it's ridiculous that I paid such a great price for a useless drive. Funny, isn't it?
NPC-Scalper(2);98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:It's not the first time for you.
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>;98KMod(0)<Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:...
NPC-Scalper(3);98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:It's not a bad thing to seek advancement, but don't let it become something that can be leveraged against you.
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>;98KMod(0)<Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:Yes...
NPC-Scalper(3);98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:We have a new assignment tonight. I'll give you an opportunity to perform.
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>;98KMod(0)<Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:Thank you, Captain!+What exactly is the assignment?
NPC-Scalper(0);98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:We need to infiltrate a Paradeus laboratory to gather intel with Colt Walker.+The exact details will be sent to you when we depart tonight.
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||<CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay>:Alright, I'll go make my preparations!
()||<黑点1><SE1>AVG_keyboardtype_sci</SE1>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<黑点2><BIN>72</BIN><CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay>:
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Did you hear that? I think we're going to get what we want pretty soon.
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><同时置暗>||:...
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Miss?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><同时置暗>||:Colt Walker...
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:The Doll we're supposed to be assisting?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><同时置暗>||:Do you have any intel or documentation on her?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Of course I do! I've got files on the whole base!+I've always felt like she's more of the mysterious sort, even after a lot of observation...
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>ClothingUp</SE1>:MP41 produces her collected notes, and Catherine begins to study them.
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay><SE1>AVG_20Winter_Book</SE1>:
()<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:Your investigations have been certainly thorough.+You even recorded the incident with her selling knockoff wine to the Commander at a markup?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Of course! You never know how these hooks might come in useful.
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>ClothingUp</SE1>:Putting down the notes, Catherine could not be any more certain that Colt Walker is Maggie.+Judging from the repair and diagnosis reports, her neural cloud remains intact, no data has gone missing.
()<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:<color=#A9A9A9>You obviously remember everything... So why not find me another body?</color>+<color=#A9A9A9>Why begin a new life without me?</color>
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:I only saw that you zoned out for a while when you saw her. Is something wrong?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><同时置暗>||:...+No, just observing our soon-to-be colleagues.
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Wow, impressive!+What should we do next?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><同时置暗>||:She's key to this mission, so I'll think of a way to approach her...
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Approach her...+Could we... take credit for her work after she acquires the intel?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><同时置暗>||:Yes, exactly~
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||<黑屏1>:I like the sound of that~
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<BGM>BGM_Empty</BGM><黑屏2><BIN>9</BIN>:The same nefarious laughter comes from two almost identical faces.
()<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:<color=#A9A9A9>The moment Maggie hooks me up, I'll leave this Doll in the dust...</color>
()<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:<color=#A9A9A9>The moment I get this sorted, I'm getting this piece of malware outta here...</color>
()||<黑屏1>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<黑屏2><BIN>9</BIN>:
()||<黑屏1>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<BGM>GF_EV9_Intermission</BGM><SE1>AVG_Helicopter</SE1><黑屏2><CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay><BIN>273</BIN>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||:...On the transport.+With the squad's members present, Kar distributes the mission intel.
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:The primary objective is to cover Colt Walker as she infiltrates the laboratory and acquire intel.+We must distract the Paradeus garrison and make time for her.+Do not get bogged down in the fight. Simply maintain a degree of pressure.
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>ClothingUp</SE1>:Kar looks towards Catherine, placing emphasis on her last few words. The latter responds with a tidy smile.
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:A map of the area and enemy details have been sent to you.+Combat plans will change as the situation develops. Keep comm channels open.
STG44Mod(0)<Speaker>StG44</Speaker>||:Received.
g43(0)<Speaker>G43</Speaker>||:Understood!
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:Yes!
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:That's all. Make your preparations.
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>ClothingUp</SE1>:Silence returned, and the Dolls scatter to make ready.+Catherine had long cast her gaze past Kar, making straight for Colt Walker who was savoring a fine beverage.
()||<黑点1><SE1>AVG_keyboardtype_sci</SE1>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<黑点2><CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay><BIN>72</BIN>:
()<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Should we not approach her right now?
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:I'm thinking through the next steps.
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker><同时置暗>||:Don't we just have to make some small talk? Then when we're in the field, we tail her all the way!
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:Shh, I'm thinking of a good way to open the conversation.
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker><同时置暗>||:You're usually pretty quick on the draw with strategy, What's the reason for the hesitation here?
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:...
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker><同时置暗>||:We're both close to our destinations.+Sigh, maybe your brilliance only works on important matters. Leave the little things to me!
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:Wait!
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>AVG_keyboardtype_sci</SE1>:MP41 takes over control, unwilling to wait any longer.
()||<黑点1>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<黑点2><CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay><BIN>273</BIN>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>ClothingUp</SE1>:Through the droning hum of the transport, MP41 suddenly stands up and strides over to Colt Walker. She takes a seat.
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Hello, Miss Colt Walker.
ColtWalker(1)<Speaker>Colt Walker</Speaker>||:Ah, MP41. Something the matter?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:I'm the type to get straight to the point. Why—
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>AVG_keyboardtype_sci</SE1><白屏2><BGM>BGM_Empty</BGM>:Catherine gets back in the driver's seat at a critical junction.
ColtWalker(1)<Speaker>Colt Walker</Speaker>||:Why what?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:Why...+Not pour me a drink?
ColtWalker(2)<Speaker>Colt Walker</Speaker>||:Hah, sure.
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>AVG_20Winter_Drink_Tea</SE1><BGM>GF_2022_Summer_AVG_4</BGM>:Colt Walker produces a glass as if by magic, filling it up.
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:Thanks.
ColtWalker(1)<Speaker>Colt Walker</Speaker>||:Was a drink all you were after?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:...
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>ClothingUp</SE1>:Thinking through her options at blinding speed while accepting the offered salt and lemon, Catherine swallows the tequila in her glass.
ColtWalker(2)<Speaker>Colt Walker</Speaker>||:Finally, a Doll at Griffin who can appreciate alcohol.
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>;ColtWalker(2)||:In truth... I've been waiting for a chance to chat with you.
NPC-Scalper(0);ColtWalker(1)<Speaker>Colt Walker</Speaker>||:Oh? Why exactly?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:Because... You look like a friend of mine, one I was very close with.
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>AVG_20Winter_Cheers</SE1>:Colt Walker smiles as the two toast.
ColtWalker(1)<Speaker>Colt Walker</Speaker>||:Just happens that I have a good friend who used the same model of body as you.
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>;ColtWalker(1)||:...Is that so?
NPC-Scalper(0);ColtWalker(1)<Speaker>Colt Walker</Speaker>||:Mhmm, drinks like you do too.
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>ColtWalker(1)||:Then... Where might this friend of yours be now?
()<Speaker></Speaker>||:The light in Colt Walker's eyes seems to dim slightly. Catherine's heart hangs on a precipice, awaiting crushing despair or warming exaltation.+Colt Walker's lips squirm, as if she intended to say something.
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>ClothingUp</SE1>:Thump. A hand presses down on Catherine's shoulder.
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:MP41, meeting.
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:...Yes.
ColtWalker(2)<Speaker>Colt Walker</Speaker>||:What a shame. Let's continue next time.
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:Yeah.
()||<黑点1>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<黑点2><CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay>:
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:We're about to arrive at the target location, here are your assignments.+G43, watch Colt Walker's back, take note of enemy status nearby after she enters.
g43(0)<Speaker>G43</Speaker>||:Copy!
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:StG44, provide cover.
STG44Mod(0)<Speaker>StG44</Speaker>||:Understood. Should I also look to reinforce your side?
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:I will contact you if I need reinforcements.+MP41, distract the enemy with me.
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:...Got it.
()<Speaker></Speaker>||:Catherine struggles to work through her emotions. There was no doubt Kar arranged things this way to increase the distance between her and Colt Walker.
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>ClothingUp</SE1>:Before she could think of a countermeasure, Kar sits down by her side.
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:MP41, do you have any doubts about this assignment?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>;98KMod(0)<Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:...No, Captain.
NPC-Scalper(0);98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:Right. I have a question.+I want to know why you approached Colt Walker all of a sudden.
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:I simply wanted to make a friend. Why are you so guarded, Kar?
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<SE1>ClothingUp</SE1>:Kar turns to look at Catherine. There was no anger in her eyes, only a lagoon of utmost calm.
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:...+You may not remember, but during our first campaign together, you said that you would be witness to my works.
()||<黑点1><SE1>AVG_keyboardtype_sci</SE1>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<黑点2><CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay><BIN>72</BIN>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||:Instantly diving back into the neural space, Catherine vigorously shakes MP41.
()<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker>||:MP41! What do I say?
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:How am I supposed to know? I don't have any memories of that part either...+My body got blown to bits that time, and all the memory I have is from the backup.
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><同时置暗>||:...
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:But in the incident that Captain Kar is speaking of, I think we defeated one of Sangvis' finest elite thanks to my sharp senses and prudent judgment!
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><同时置暗>||:You don't remember, do you?
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:I might not remember the process, but I'm sure that's how it went!+Sadly, I lost that memory data when I sacrificed myself, and no one will believe me.+Even if Captain Kar recognizes it, it feels like she's just trying to console me...
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><同时置暗>||:That's not what she's doing?
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Oi!
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>Catherine</Speaker><同时置暗>||:Tell me what to say!
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Let me deal with it. I really don't remember, after all.
()||<黑点1>:
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<黑点2><CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay><BIN>273</BIN>:
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Captain, you know as well as anyone that I don't have those memories.
NPC-Scalper(3);98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:I know, that's not important.+I never had the chance to tell you, but in that battle...
NPC-Scalper(3)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>;98KMod(0)<Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:...
NPC-Scalper(3);98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:You showed me your courage and resolve, even if you only had yourself in mind.+These qualities are still very much precious in a soldier, and I believe that with the proper guidance you will become an excellent, upright Doll.
NPC-Scalper(2)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Captain...
()<Speaker></Speaker>||:MP41's emotional sobbing deep inside her neural cloud brings a considerable amount of irritation to Catherine.
98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:So I hope that you can stay in my squad and continue to learn and grow, until one day...
NPC-Scalper(2)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>;98KMod(0)<Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:One day?
NPC-Scalper(2);98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:Perhaps one day, you can become an elite Doll who can hold up your own part of the sky.+Then, you can remain, or put together your own squad.+I will not stop you.
NPC-Scalper(1)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker><Shake>;98KMod(0)<Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||<SE1>AVG_Cheerful</SE1>:Me?! My own team?
NPC-Scalper(1);98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:Yes, if you—
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>;98KMod(0)<Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||<SE1>AVG_Cheerful</SE1><SE1>ClothingUp</SE1>:<size=50>Captain Kar! I'll give you nothing but my very best!!</size>+<size=50>I'll do whatever you need of me!</size>
NPC-Scalper(0);98KMod(0)<Speaker>Kar98k</Speaker><Scale>1.3</Scale><Position>0,-150</Position>||:I simply want you to be at peace, and continue to grow here.+I don't want you to... consort with the morally superfluous.+That path isn't meant for you.
NPC-Scalper(0)<Speaker>MP41</Speaker>||:Understood!
()<Speaker></Speaker>||<CGDelay>0.5</CGDelay>:Thoroughly elated, MP41 hears not the sigh from deep inside her neural cloud.
()||<黑屏1>: