함영: 청상

Nice to meet you, Commandant. My name is Hanying. I've been hoping to meet you ever since Pulao told me about you and Babylonia... Anyway, I look forward to seeing you in the future.

Practice makes perfect. We must never forget the basics.

Promotion? Does it mean that I'm a principal dancer now? Shall I change into an outfit that suits the position?

My body feels lighter after the update. I'll show you... Spin and turn... How are my moves? Are they cleaner now?

I could use more practice.

A great outfit is necessary for a flawless performance.

Practice makes perfect. We must never forget the basics.

Promotion? Does it mean that I'm a principal dancer now? Shall I change into an outfit that suits the position?

My body feels lighter after the update. I'll show you... Spin and turn... How are my moves? Are they cleaner now?

I could use more practice.

A great outfit is necessary for a flawless performance.

Let's go. It's time for stage.

Let the music flow. I'll be the principal dancer.

Commandant, do you know what is needed most after every performance? Rest and relaxation. The same is true for a mission.

Hmm? Why am I not talking? I just enjoy staying with you quietly like this.

I've organized the files and equipment you need for work. Here's the schedule... Why do I know your habits before you tell me? I always prepare everything in advance, because once you are on stage, you have only one shot.

Commandant, if you have any trouble, you can let me know. I'll always try my best to help. That's a promise... Alright, I'll start with tidying up your room.

...Are you going to the outer deck to see the stars? Isn't it dangerous in space...? No problem, I'll go with you, but we'd better not let anyone else find out.

Commandant, you mentioned there was a tea that you really liked on the Nighter, so I asked Pulao to send some from Kowloong... You didn't mean to cause such a hassle? Don't worry, as long as you like it.

Do you know that many humanoid machines have internal structures that mimic the human body to simulate humans? Even trivial components like "hearts" are also made and installed on the left chest... Anyway, Commandant, your "mind" doesn't reside in your heart either, right?

Oh, this? I'm just making my normal clothes. I can handle this! I just need to thread this needle first. Um, Commandant... would you mind threading this needle for me?

Commandant, your hair is a mess. Let me help you comb it... Hmm, this lock of hair just won't go down. But it doesn't look too bad. Why? Because you look more special this way…

What's this scar? It's evidence that I had died once... But it's okay. Apart from pain, there is also warmth and hope behind this scar. Commandant, if you want to know, I will tell you everything.

I see. Here, and then... here. Just press this, right? Okay, I think I understand the basics of this game. Let's start... Eh? Your character is too fast, Commandant!

Kowloong isn't just about the city and ship. There are many other places off the beaten track that are not yet destroyed by the Punishing. The desert with the rising and setting sun, the source of the rivers inside the mountain, and the snowy plain deep in the northernmost forest... Commandant, let's go visit them if there is a chance.

The lonely jade flute awaits a soul that can appreciate her melody. Only the willow can understand the lady's melancholy. This poem was said to be written by a Kowloong poet. I like it, so I use it to accompany my dance... Did you enjoy it? That's good.

...I want to hold you. Why? There are no particular reasons. I just want to do it. Feeling your temperature through an embrace and learning more about you... is important to me. Very important.

I kept having the same dream after we met. In my dream, we were walking on the streets of Kowloong, laughing and talking about which street food was the best. It was as if the dream was the reality... Tell me, Commandant. Am I still dreaming?

I once thought after leaving the Nighter, I would never have "home" again. Even in Kowloong and the Church, I still felt like a stranger... But now I have finally come to understand. This place and you have defined everything a home means to me.

I'll be here with you for a long time, Commandant.

Thank you, Commandant. I will take good care of it.

...You seem to always be able to see through my mind. Is that what a "soulmate" is like?

As the old Kowloong saying goes, gifts must be returned. What else can I give you apart from my gratitude?

Commandant, would you like something sweet? Here's a plum candy, a common snack in Kowloong... Oh, I forgot to say that this candy can taste very sour in the beginning... Well, at least your frown has finally disappeared.

Let me prepare your dinner tonight in return. Not only the Kowloong dishes, I'm also good at other cuisines.

Hmm? Commandant, why are you staring at me...? Is my hair messed up? Oh, sorry! How inappropriate of me. Let me tidy myself up first!

I learned from the Nighter that to show respect, gifts should only be opened when the givers were not around... But I'd like to open it with you if you don't mind, Commandant.

Commandant, here are a few flower seeds I found in Kowloong before coming to Babylonia. I have always brought them with me. Let's plant them tomorrow.

Let me dance for you in return. You can tell me what you want to see.

Do I believe in the legends of Kowloong? Hmm... I want to believe some of them. For example, someone who died of pure feelings but was revived later for the very same reason.

You've been wearing these gloves for a long time, so I patched up a few places that were almost worn out. Why the red marks? Ahem... Um, just try them on first.

I don't know where you got it from, but it was me in that video... I never thought someone would record that performance. But why don't you ask me if you want to see that dance again?

Someone once told me the soul was the most precious gift given to humans. If there is really a soul in my body, then every moment I spend with you is the most valuable blessing to my soul.

On the stage of the Nighter, I was watched by many. But you are the only audience I need now.

Commandant, can I have your hand please...? Right, let's lock our little fingers. Now, say "pinky swear, pinky swear, it will stay for a hundred years." Now the promise is made. I will stay with you no matter what happens in the future.

Commandant—you are asleep... It must be because you're so tired from work. I can't find a blanket around here. I hope this coat will keep you warm.

Not here? But the login data suggested Commandant should be around... I'll just wait here.

Did you just fall asleep with a book on your face? Sigh. You're going to have a sore neck...

...I'm just measuring the size of this room. Somehow I just feel this room is large when I'm alone, but when I'm with you, it feels like just the right size.

Why is there a hibernation order? Hff... Am I too relaxed? Can I just lean on your shoulder? I hope I won't wake you up.

Even machines need maintenance, and since you're not a machine, you need rest.

There are always lots of things to do, but you only have one body. Is there anything I can help you with?

It's always difficult for you to focus at this time... Should I bring you a blanket?

If you insist on overexerting yourself... I'll be "upset."

No, I'm not leaving. I'll stay with you... It's my own decision and cannot be changed.

Welcome home... Oh no, welcome back, Commandant. Finally got that right...

Hmm... Babylonia time? Sorry, Commandant, I'm still following the Kowloong schedule. Rest assured that I will try my best to adjust.

Kowloong people often say morning is the most important time of the day. But I'm more concerned about whether you had a good night's sleep last night.

On the Nighter, we used to have morning tea before lunch. I wonder if Babylonia has the same custom... If you'd like to try, I can replicate the food from my memories, but I'm not sure about the taste.

There is a dream in my memory data that is extremely similar to your arrival today... Is that what "deja vu" means?

Hmm? I've been here all along... How about we hold hands? Then you will never worry about me leaving.

Don't worry, I didn't wait long. I wanted to see you earlier today, so I came two hours ahead...

Welcome home, Commandant. You are... wearing a special look. What happened? We have a lot of time. Take a seat and tell me about it.

While you were away, I'd been having dreams, one after another... But I'm glad that you are back. Would you like the same kind of tea as always?

Keeping balance is a basic skill.

Such shaking isn't a problem to me, but won't you feel sick, Commandant?

I've never seen this childish side of you... Or are you feeling lonely?

Alright, I think you really enjoy this... Anyway, please refrain from doing it to others, okay?

Are you testing my bionic skin? You can just tell me. I mean, it's okay to use this test method, but you could have warned me first...

Hmm... I can just dodge like this. What? You just wanted to poke me, Commandant? I thought you were playing a new game or something...

I can see all your hard work, Commandant. Now it's time for some rest.

The music has started. Time for our entrance.

The water flows, the clouds divide.

When the rain stops, wind will blow through the forest.

Dusk is falling. The horn blows winter.

The dance ends, the crane sings.

Urgh... I need to steady my stance.

I... can still hold on.

Curtains... closed.

Hanying here, inspiring you with a dance!

Dance with me.

I shall save the coda for my next entrance.