()||8BGM_Sunshine:8 am, December 24th. Griffin Control. NPC-Kalin(0)Kalin||:Morning, Commander! NPC-Kalin(0)Commander||:You're early today, Kalin... A mission? NPC-Kalin(0)Kalin||:Heheh, chill! +Miss Springfield asked me to remind you about the Christmas preparations. +Do you remember what you have to do, Commander? NPC-Kalin(0)Commander||:Check the progress of the preparations and find someone to help deal with any unexpected situations. +Don't worry. As a commander, I won't slack off even during the holidays. NPC-Kalin(0)Kalin||:Haha, you seem to be in high spirits. I guess I have no reason to worry! +Then you'd better get started. The sooner you finish you work, the sooner you can enjoy this special occasion~ ()||<黑点1>:After receiving Springfield's event proposal last night, I've already decided on whom to pick as my bouncer. ()||82<黑点2>:I head towards the dorm where Squad FAL lives. Commander()Commander||:Good morning, FAL. FAL(0)FAL||:Oh, Commander... What brings you here so early in the morning? +Just telling you, my schedule is full today. +If it's some last-minute mission, give it to other squad members. FAL(0)Commander||:But you'll be attending the ball tonight, right? FAL(0)FAL||:Oh? So are you inviting me to be your partner? +Your taste seems to have improved immensely, Commander. +Since you're inviting me so gallantly, I'll give it a thought... FAL(0)Commander||:Uh...Um, hold it, FAL. Listen... FAL(0)||:I briefly explain my reason for dropping in. FAL(0)FAL||:Quoi? Asking me to work at a time like this? +I'm so wrong about you, Commander. FAL(0)Commander||:Only because you're the best choice. +You're good at dealing with emergencies. This job requires some improvising, so I'll rest easy if you take it. FAL(0)FAL||:Humph, quite the silver tongue, aren't you. +Still, I'm not working for nothing... So, how are you gonna repay me? FAL(0)Commander||:It's not an official operation, so you won't get paid... +Is it okay if I grant you a wish that's within my ability? FAL(0)FAL||:Then come shopping with me. FAL(0)Commander||:Is that it? FAL(0)FAL||:Oui. +Easy, right? FAL(0)Commander||:...You're an absolute angel, FAL. FAL(0)FAL||:Leave that boot-licking till we're out, Commander. +Give me a sec. ()||<黑屏1>:FAL turns and gets back to her dorm. ()||<黑屏2>:Ten minutes later. +FAL comes out in a Christmassy dress. FAL(2)Commander||:It suits you, FAL. FAL(2)FAL||:Bien sur, my taste is exceptional among T-Dolls. +Let's go then. FAL(2)Commander||:...Huh? FAL(2)FAL||:What are you spacing out for? +We're going shopping now. The shopping list isn't gonna cross itself out. FAL(2)Commander||:But...FAL, I can't leave NOW! FAL(2)FAL||:What? +So you're already regretting the promise you just made?! FAL(2)||:FAL's face darkens. FAL(2)Commander||:I still have some preparation work to do, so... FAL(2)FAL||:...Is that so. +It's quite cold today. I don't feel like heading out anyway. +Talk to 57 about the mission. She just might help you out. FAL(2)Commander||:I'm really sorry, FAL! +I'll finish my job really quickly and we'll go shopping together in the afternoon, okay? FAL(2)||:FAL stares at me coldly. FAL(2)Commander||:Trust me! I won't go back on my word! FAL(2)FAL||<黑点1>:Fine. Don't make me wait too long. ()||84<黑点2>:That afternoon. +I pant heavily as I follow FAL, carrying a bunch of paper bags. Commander()Commander||:H-Hold up... +FAL, you're walking too...too fast! FAL(2)FAL||:All the shops will be closed if we don't hurry. +We're still missing one-third of the items on the list. FAL(2)Commander||:It's already been three hours... +Can't we just take...take a rest? FAL(2)FAL||:It's entirely your fault for messing up my plans. +You have no one but yourself to blame, so you'd better give it all you've got to make up for it. FAL(2)||:FAL prances into the mall. FAL(2)FAL||:Now, where should we go next... ()||<黑点1>BGM_Empty:FAL cheerfully studies the mall directory, +While I can only silently pray for this hellish shopping spree to end soon... ()||82<黑点2>:4 pm. +After putting everything FAL has bought into her room, I all but collapse onto the chair. FAL(2)FAL||GF_Memorial:So tired after just a few hours of shopping, Commander...? +Looks like you lack exercise. You should train harder. FAL(2)Commander||:Don't compare a human's stamina to a T-Doll's. +Besides, shopping is much more exhausting than I thought... FAL(2)FAL||:Only because you didn't enjoy it. +If you buy something for yourself, you won't feel so tired. Like so... FAL(2)||ClothingUp:FAL fishes out a Christmas hat from her shopping and puts it on my head. FAL(2)Commander||:What's this? FAL(2)FAL||:Fitting apparel for festivities. +It's a treat for shopping with me. Accept it gratefully. FAL(2)Commander||:Thanks, FAL... +My motivation is back again all of a sudden. FAL(2)FAL||:Then our goal is a perfect Christmas. Let's work hard together, Commander. FAL(2)Commander||:You'll be there at the ball tonight, right? FAL(2)FAL||:Bien sur. I'd never miss an occasion to show off my exquisite taste. FAL(2)Commander||:How about a dance with me? FAL(2)||:After a brief moment of surprise, FAL's lips curl up into a small smile. FAL(2)FAL||<黑屏1>:C'est ma plaisir.