Whaa? More work? But I came to Rhodes Island for a good holiday... Alright, if it's simply sorting files, I'm OK with that, I guess. But tell me, Doctor, what's my per diem?

The report you wanted's on your desk. Yeah, just one page. Not like we get something new in Kazdel every day. I mean C'mon, What else do you wanna know? How to pick the gate of the Temple of Knowledge? Cut me some slack, will ya? I'm just a slum snitch. Oh, right, you people here prefer intelligence agent.

Our rules are different from the ones you have at Rhodes Island. Also, they're not spelled out in black and white. Cuz' paper's pricey, and only a few can read. Plus each neighbourhood's got their own rules, so no one outside those blocks calls me 'consultant'. You can if you want, just don't expect me to get all tangled up in your mess.

The bandages on my digits? Just for style. Funny story, a few days ago I taught a bunch of nitpicking punks a lesson at the market. A vendor saw these bandages and thought I got hurt in the scuffle, so he gave me a few more green onions as a thank-you gift. Hmm? There's blood seeping out? No worries, that's just beetroot juice.

We call brown bread 'soft brick' and coats 'plaster'… What about sausages? What about 'em? Just sausages. Why? I mean, why give something you only get to eat once every few years a moniker? There's not much to the Kazdelian street slang, really. Just hang around a local construction site and you'll learn everything you need to know.

With how crowded Rhodes Island is, I'm surprised you don't have full-on fights on your hands. In Kazdel, people trade blows over just about anything, like if a valve should be turned once or twice. Sounds stupid, right? But when I tried to calm them down, I had to defuse a fight with dozens of pitchforks and shovels in my face. By the time I did, my legs were so wobbly I could barely walk home.

Want a candy? I always bring a few when I go out in case I run into street brats. When they block you for stuff, just throw one out, and they'll try to beat up the kid who grabbed it, leaving me alone to go on my merry way. Is this strategy talk? Nah, just sharing an anecdote is all.

Yo, you still need those coupons? Let me have 'em if you're gonna throw them out, I'm so close to getting a free BBQ. Nope, I read the rules, what they say is 'Only one coupon per purchase'. So it's fine if I settle the bill after each free dish... Tell you what, I also have a 50% off coupon for two, so if you don't tell Closure my plan, I'll take you for some roast beast tonight.

Seems like there's more budget for next season's operation? I'm not a real intelligence dealer, but I agree with one of their rules: Valuable info for valuable clients. I never waste your time with worthless trivia, and it's not just on account of your good prices.

Keep up the good work, Doctor. I need a nap.

Hey, wassup, here's my recommendation letter, HR already checked it. Wrong one? Give me a sec… uh, no… no… Oh, coupon... Ah, here it is. Sorry about that. Too many pockets on this plaster, hard to keep track of where I keep my things.

Way more entertaining than watching random street fights.

Your recognition is worth more than this medal, Doctor. By the by, is this pure gold? Kinda hard, to the bite.

Seems to me I've really sold my soul to Rhodes Island, but I'm sure you wouldn't want me to throw my life away so easily. If you ask me, we should live life to the fullest until we finish off everything we've gotta do.

No… My sweet, sweet vacation… But seriously though, I got you. When have I ever dropped the ball before?

Now, ain't these big shoes to fill? Stay sharp everyone, and give me your a hundred and ten percent.

Here's the battle plan, if you got any questions... Figure them out yourself.

Don't warn 'em, just hit 'em. Don't give them a chance to react.

Alright, let's go.

My turn now?

What a mess, but the view's perfect.

Oww… this is tricky, gonna cost you more. How about double the pay?

I don't owe you an explanation.

Still feel like yapping?

Oh I'm sorry, now you wanna surrender?

Seeing stars now are we? Sounds about right.

Man, that stuff was hairy. If all our missions are gonna be that rough, I'll need extra insurance.

My hands are shaking? It's totally normal, and proof I gave it a hundred percent... Hey! I said it's normal, alright!

No need for a blind chase. They won't get far, we should rest and refuel.

Stay cool, everyone. Fall back this way!

Big place. Wonder how the food tastes.

Careful now, you might prick your fingers.

Fruit's half off today, you can even buy it with points—ssh! Go get yours quick, and don't tell anyone.

Arknights.

I used to only see so many lanterns and decorations in Sauin parades. They don't carry the same significance, but it's breathtaking all the same. Go down for a closer look? Nah, here's a good spot. New Year's sale's starting soon, and I gotta be first in line.

Doctor, how was your break? Me, I'm still a little tired...

Doctor, I've archived these reports as you requested. I even have a closing speech for you while you wipe my access clearances. The info you were most interested in last year was— I can stop? But you told me yesterday we have to keep looking back to stay on the right track.