I'm not so good at desk work, but if all you need is someone to stay by your side and help you arrange your tasks and schedule... I can give it a shot, perhaps.

This pocket watch? My father gave it to me before he left home. It's nothing fancy, but it keeps time if you keep the movement and dial maintained… Uh, Doctor, is there anyone at Rhodes Island who can fix watches?

Out in the field, you can leave the cooking to me. That's what they had me doing back in the Columbian barrenlands. I can't promise, you know that, it's gonna taste very good… But at least it won't give you a stomachache.

Back when I was with the Pioneer Team, the company left us undersupplied, and we did not take that sitting down. We ended up escaping into the barrelands. That's when I got this scar on my eye. It's not a disgrace, but it's not a badge of honor either. It's just the kind of bad luck that us regular Columbians deal with all the time. Mine's just a little more obvious than others.

Planning your time and planning your life couldn't be more different. When you're eking out a living, you've got no choice but to use every last second. Even when you space out, you have to keep an eye on the clock. On the other hand, to plan out your life, you need enough time to think and feel. Those aren't contradictory. It's just the second one's more of a luxury to most people.

Is my sword heavy? You bet it is. But I need a heavy one to protect my friends and defend our overdue freedom. The truer the weight I carry is, the mightier I can wield it... And when I'm hurt, it also comes in handy as a walking stick.

When my mother died, I didn't even get to mourn her. I had a huge pile of medical debt waiting for me to pay off. Why did I join the Pioneer Team, and why did I become a merc? It's not like I had other options. But I came to Rhodes Island after giving it serious thought.

A free mercenary only takes a mission she thinks is worth the time. There was this one night when I was sitting by the fire, affixing some beast teeth to my sword. My friends were sleeping, and the only sound in the air was my watch ticking away. Time is always on my mind, but that was the first time I really felt its passing.

The mercenary crew I joined was doomed to disband, sooner or later. Without a clear goal and strict discipline, you can't survive in the wilderness… Maybe only an organization like Rhodes Island can really protect what's beautiful out there. I'm thankful that I could come here.

Doctor, if you don't need anything from me, I'll just zone out here for a bit... Feel free to talk to me anytime you need me.

Hello, Doctor. I'm Quartz... I think I'm on time.

I wish our squad could've fought like this back there.

Thanks for your recognition, but remember to tell me if there's anything I can improve on.

Rhodes Island's promotion process and standards are pretty transparent. That's not easy to do.

Hope I can help.

Don't worry. I think my decisions through.

I propose we begin our operation at the top of the hour. It'll be easier to keep track of time.

Hide, and make sure to put out the cooking fire.

Doctor, I'm in position.

Sheathe my weapon for the time being? Then my sword…

Perfect timing!

A bit late, not a big problem.

Time your strike. It's more important than brute strength.

Keep your distance. I only want to strike the enemy.

You're staring at my eyepatch, it reveals a lot.

Take this!

When every phase of the mission proceeds with watchlike precision, victory is assured.

This is worth celebrating... When we get back to Rhodes Island, we won't have to eat my cooking anymore.

Even the most accurate of watches isn't always accurate. Don't be so fixated on perfection

Sorry, Doctor, we had a few problems with the plan because my watch is broken. Go, and leave the rest to me.

This is much more comfortable than a tent in the wilderness... Will someone stand watch at night?

Oh, Doctor. What's the matter?

Let's space out together, Doctor. We can chill for as long as we need... No need to watch the clock like we used to.

Arknights.

Doctor, Happy New Year. Hey, do me a favor and watch the length of your New Year's speech. Everyone is waiting to cut the cake.

Hello, Doctor. Careful. You almost bumped into my sword.

If I hadn't come across Rhodes Island, would I still be wandering the wilderness by myself, or would I have returned to the city to face the music...? I don't know, but I don't need the answer, either. I stand with you and Rhodes Island now.