Chapter 4: Bouquet

Let's set up camp here.

Yes, visibility is poor right now, and you need to rest.

Is that so?

...

I'm reading your condition as yellow.

Simply put, you are not well.

We'll head inside one of these bombed-out buildings and place decoys around a 500m perimeter.

That should give us 4 hours or so.

It's been a long time since I last camped on the surface.

First time for me!

Should we get a fire going?

This isn't a camp-out where we roast marshmallows by the campfire.

We'll get started on the decoys.

No, I'll go.

You go ahead and rest.

...

Mihara, I'm tired.

You sure? Thanks.

Mihara.

What's wrong?

What's going on between you and Yuni?

Huh? What makes you ask?

It feels to me like Yuni is very dependent on you.

Dependent? Yuni?

You're way off base. We both rely on each other. We have no choice.

When two people are together, they're like two gears in perfect sync.

Yuni and I are crooked gears.

No one else fits with us.

...

But sometimes, two crooked gears can be a perfect match.

That's how I met Yuni. Neither of us is perfect, but we're perfect for each other.

I realize how strange we must seem to people on the outside looking in.

No, I didn't.

It's kind of... sweet.

... Thank you.

A crooked gear...

All right, your turn.

Hmm?

You've been working with Rapi for a long time, haven't you? I can tell.

Neon, on the other hand, must be new.

Well, it's a secret, but I'm actually a spy.

Yep, a real whopper of a secret.

Wow, no kidding?

We... Yes.

We all have our problems.

Or maybe defects is a better word.

...?

Well, if you don't mind, I need my beauty sleep.

Hmm... Someone's in a foul mood.

Lay off it, will you?

All right, all right, just for you.

Huh...

Oh my gosh!

Yuni, get up! You're going to crush the Commander!

Mmm... just 5 more minutes...

The Commander is so firm... so warm... so comfortable...

... What's going on here?

Apparently, Yuni thinks the Master makes for a nice mattress.

... Get up. We have to move out.

Aww... c'mon... just a few more minutes...

A bear hug!

Impressive technique!

...

Mihara.

What's wrong?

Seems to me like the Commander is running off with your woman. Are you okay with that?

Heh heh, as long as Yuni is happy, yes.

They look like father and daughter from this angle.

... From the way they walk together, yes...

Heh heh, Commander, can I hold it a little harder?

You're so warm, Commander, I like it.

A Nikke who enjoys heat? Never thought I'd see the day.

Could her sensors be malfunctioning?

That's not it.

Only through physical contact with someone else...

can she ever feel anything.

I don't know whether she was like this from the very beginning, or if it has something to do with her ability.

Either way, it's made her very... touchy-feely.

...

This puts off a lot of people, and they end up avoiding her.

So you all have quite the peculiar Commander.

They're not 'peculiar'.

Far from it.

It's because they're good person, it's all.

... Yeah.

... I don't like the look of this place.

It's perfect for an ambush.

Well, that's not good.

Do you think we've been led here on purpose?

I thought you said Raptures had no intelligence.

Well, I take it back. We've fallen for Chatterbox's trap.

Sniper!

No!

Yuni! Well done!

They're not after us. It's the Commander they want!

HO formation!

Commander! Get behind me!

You're the one being targeted.

Just stay close and we'll protect you.

Yes, Commander.

Formation complete.

Firepower charged to 100%!

Go!

Encounter!

Enemy neutralized.

We make a pretty good team, don't you think?

Yeah, they're pretty cool. So is the Commander.

It feels good being part of a bigger team.

Yeah. Rapi, what do you think?

That decision isn't mine to make.

But surely you must have your own thoughts on the matter?

I... can't trust them yet.

...

Hey, Commander!

I saved your life.

Don't I get a reward?

Yuni, the Commander is human...

Commander...

Wow, really?

Then give me your hand.

M-may I? Really?

Heh, heh heh...

Com-Commander, does it hurt?

Heh heh, so it hurts...

That's enough, Yuni.

Like this?

One moment, Commander.

We need to stop that bleeding. Hold still.

...

Done...

Found them.

...!!

... Who are you...?!

I was going to have some fun with you before I killed you. Today's my lucky day!

H-he's talking?

Isn't he a Rapture?

Commander...!

Mi-Mihara! That foot!

Chatterbox...!

Don't move. Can you help me figure out who this is in front of us?

You...!

...

Argh...!

Yuni.

Yep, it's been turned off.

My eyes...? Is my vision blocked?!

It should be easy to finish him off now, huh?

Okay, now is the time to catch it.

He's putting up a bigger fight than I thought he would.

He seems to be slowing down. I think he's just about done for.

Ha ha, let's speed it up then!

Exchanging senses...

What?!

Ha ha ha! It's delightful!

Destroying my own body... It's... bliss! Ha ha ha!

Come now! Feel the pain as your flesh is torn asunder!

Let me see how long you can last! Human impostors!

*Cough* Ah...!

Mi-Mihara!

I'll kill you!

!!

When your vision is impaired, attack the previous location of your enemy. Understood, impostors?

Self-repair?! Raptures can do that?

Humans, join me.

Lend me your ear. I mean you no harm.

So be it.

No matter. Even if I have no limbs, my functions remain unaffected.

You're not going anywhere.

What's this? You got up awfully quick! How can an impostor do this?

...

Ha ha, I see.

You're a Grimms model, yes? Red Hood, I believe.

Shut up.

Ha ha ha! It really is my lucky day!

Commander...

I'll buy you some time. Just go! Get out of here!

No, we're in no condition to protect you anymore.

Please, head back and report that... there is a Rapture capable of human speech.

Commander!

You'll pay for that!

Oh, how I hate it when they try and slink off like that.

Now come and face me!

... Anis, Neon.

I'm sorry... but you have to keep fighting.

Damn it.

... Okay.

That's very kind of you.

!!

An anti-ship rifle...?

Just leave it to me.

Argh... A Pilgrim...?!

Begone, you blasphemous creature.

The repair function can't keep up...

Damn...!

...

Go home.

... What was that all about?

Anis! Neon!

Take Wardress and the Commander somewhere safe! Now!

Who was th... huh?

Oh, uh, yes! Got it!

With pleasure.

I've administered first aid,

but it's only a short-term solution. We need to get back to the Ark for proper treatment.

It'll take too long to head back the way we came.

Communications have been cut off. We can't call in a transport ship.

Plus...

Those two are banged up real bad.

In other words, half of our squad is out of commission.

... Sorry.

... Sorry.

Don't beat yourself up. We were all in over our heads.

What should we do? Should we risk it and light up a beacon?

No. We need to keep moving forward.

Are you serious?

There's a large radio tower nearby that should have a direct line to the Ark. Let's make our way there.

How long will that take?

I'm not sure. Normally it would take 2 hours.

Given the state we're in, I'd say we'll need half a day. The longer we take, the more likely we'll be going up against more Raptures.

Commander, can you do this?

Yuni, can you cut off the Commander's feeling in the legs?

Um... For a short time, yes.

I can switch with the Commander. I'm a bit more well-versed in dealing with pain.

That's not a good idea. The last thing we need is another compromised Nikke.

... Thank you, Commander.

Just try and bear through it for a little longer.

We're all done for once we get back.

...

They'll never let us get away with allowing the Commander to be injured.

Now's not the time to be thinking about that.

Our priority now is to contact the Ark.

...

...

...

...

...

Just what exactly was that thing?

I've never heard of Raptures that could speak.

Your guess is as good as mine. I thought we were being ordered to capture a special Rapture,

not some organism that none of us have ever seen before.

Was that even a Rapture?

Then there was that other Nikke.

Who was she? She was using an anti-ship rifle entirely on her own...

It certainly packed a punch.

I'm starting to think we're not the only ones involved in whatever's going on here.

...

There is so much to report and so much to ask after we get back.

So you don't know anything?

Unfortunately, no.

I'm afraid of going back...

Forget about that. Commander, how are you? Can you still walk?

Would it be better if we carry you?

No. If we do that, we'll be able to get caught off guard more easily.

Commander, you can lean on us while you walk. Just hang in there.

This guy's one tough cookie.

Let me try to get through to the Ark.

You sit back and rest.

Anis, Neon, keep your eyes peeled.

Okay.

Roger.

...

...

We let Chatterbox get away.

I'm sorry... I was useless back there.

A Rapture Retrieval Squad that can't even catch a Rapture...

Are they going to discard us?

Well, that all depends on Syuen.

They can't do that to us! I want to stay with you, Mihara.

... So do I.

Commander, help us.

How exactly do you plan on doing that?

...

Fair enough. I believe you.

Commander.

I've gotten through to Shifty.

I briefed her on the current situation. She says she wants to talk to you.

Here.

What in the world do you think you're doing?!

You went to the surface without filing a report? Have you lost your mind?!

Not only that, but you brought Nikkes with you? These are all serious crimes punishable by law!

... Syuen? You mean Director Syuen?

...

I see. I'm sure there's been some kind of mistake. I'll make a report to Mr. Andersen.

So what's the situation on your end now?

...

This is crazy.

There's a runway 10 minutes from you by foot. I'll send a transport ship out there.

Regardless, you'll face the consequences of your actions upon your return.

This is no small matter.

That's all for now.

... Roger.

Wow, I've never seen such a wide open space.

The surface isn't so bad after all.

Hmm? Hey Rapi, Anis.

Look at all that dust over there.

This place isn't even a desert, and it's still got sandstorms? That's awesome!

...

... Rapi.

... Raptures.

What?!

Approximately...

200 or so.

... Oh my.

FF formation.

The transport ship should be here any minute. Just hang tight.

We just can't catch a break, can we?

It makes sense.

The first trip to the ground seems to be the worst, and it's my first time here. What do you think?

Well, we aren't dead yet, so it could always be worse.

Oh... okay...

Entering combat range in 30 seconds.

Get ready, everyone.

Don't these things ever quit?! We can't keep this up much longer!

How much time until the transport ship arrives?

There it is!

Anti-air weapons confirmed, 10 o'clock.

Everyone concentrate your fire! Protect the transport ship!

Damn it, there're too many of them!

It's because we're at an intersection!

Just my luck!

A long-range rifle!

From that distance?

Is the transport ship equipped with that kind of weapon?

No, there's only one squad who can pull off that shot.

It's the Scouts!

Descent complete.

Oh, we almost died.

Man, this place is crawling with Raptures.

... Absolute, the strongest squad Elysion has to offer.

Talk about some major backup!

153 enemy aircraft, heading this direction.

FF formation.

You know what to do.

Like this?

Got it.

Encounter!

...

That was amazing! They wiped them all out.

Enemy neutralized.

We can land now.

Don't talk to me.

It was only because I was following orders.

Um... Eunhwa... you DO know that one's a Commander, right?

Your point is...?

Well... don't you think...

Spit it out, will you?

Nothing... It's nothing.

Tsk.

Rapi!

Emma! Long time no see.

Hey, what's the big idea? You left last time without even saying goodbye!

... Sorry.

...

Well, you seem to be doing well, and that's good enough for me.

I... seem good?

Your expression has changed.

Me?

Yes.

So did you finally find it?

I'm not sure yet.

Too bad. Either way, I just want you to be happy.

Ra-Rapi, how are you doing?

Vesti.

Oh boy... the tears... here they come...

I see you all haven't changed a bit.

That's enough chit-chat.

... Eunhwa.

Your reputation truly precedes you, Rapi.

Every single time we meet, you're getting yourself into a different jam.

Come again?

You act like the entire world is your playground, but all you're doing is making everyone's lives more difficult.

Then again, that's typical of you, isn't it? I see you haven't changed much either.

Either way, you're still just a defective

that should be recycled for spare parts.

Hey, watch your mouth!

Butt out. Can't you see the adults are talking?

Emm... her character is no joke.

There she goes again...

I apologize for Eunhwa's behavior.

She doesn't take too kindly to strangers.

Hey, stop talking nonsense.

What, you can't tell me that's not the truth!

... Tsk.

Get on the plane.

We're heading back to the Ark.

First, you went to the surface to carry out an operation without any prior report.

Second, you brought five Nikke along with you, far more than was necessary.

Third, despite this, your intentions were indeed an attempt to bring peace to mankind.

On the basis of these facts, a search has shown that there are two cases perfectly matching this incident.

The judgment for both cases was consistent.

Therefore, I hereby pronounce the same sentence, which is as follows:

Commander will be banned from all operations for two days.

That is all.

Next, I shall pronounce the sentence of the Nikkes who were involved.

First, you violated the key provision of protecting your Commander above all else.

Second, despite you realizing the operation violated the command system, you proceeded to carry it out.

Third, your misguided actions resulted in damage to valuable property belonging to the Ark.

On the basis of these facts, a search has shown that there are two cases perfectly matching this incident.

The judgment for both cases was consistent.

To prevent such cases from reoccurring in the future, I hereby pronounce the following sentence:

Given that Rapi and Mihara, the captains of Counters and Wardress, were the primary instigators behind this incident,

they shall have their memories erased.

That is all.

I oughta kill you!

Hey now, watch your mouth!

And if I don't? What are you gonna do about it?!

...

Why didn't you say anything back there? Why didn't you tell them you ordered us to do all that?

You're a CEO. You'd be able to weasel your way out of this no problem!

I had my reasons.

Are they so important that they're worth two Nikkes having their memories wiped?!

Why did you make contact with the Ark in the first place? You must have known this would happen!

We nearly died out there!

We nearly lost our lives all because of that goddamn Chatterbox!

That's right, didn't you say that you met Chatterbox?

That's not what's important right now!

Hey.

So a few Nikkes get their brains scrambled. What's the problem?

What did you say...?

You are weapons. Weapons meant to serve humans.

It's meaningless for a weapon to have memory.

Ah, I get it now. You're acting this way because you and them are all buddy-buddy, aren't you?

Fine then, consider this a chance to strike up a new friendship, but with an old friend!

Tabula rasa. I'm sure you'll have no problem turning them into your best friends again.

Damn you!

Anis, stop it.

Rapi...!

Never mind, thank you.

...

I'm fine, thank you.

Aaarghhh!! Damn it!!

Ha-ha! Seems like imitating humans has got you two spread pretty thin.

See you next time.

Ah, yes.

Clean yourself up. You look embarrassing.

... Rapi.

Neon, I'll leave the rest to you.

... Okay.

I'm going out to get some fresh air.

...

I'm a bit frightened.

This isn't right.

But no one can overturn Enikk's decision. Her judgment is absolute.

At least the squad will continue on. This isn't a farewell.

We'll revert back to the way we were fresh off the assembly line. We won't remember a thing.

I've heard that in most cases the combat data remains, but everything else...

I won't remember Neon or Anis... or you, Commander.

...

Thank you for everything you've done, Commander.

And thank you in advance for the future.

Commander. How's your leg?

Commander, I heard that Mihara's memory will be erased. I-is that true?

What can we do? What can I do?

Commander, you have to help us.

Didn't you say you would help us?

I'll do anything you want, okay?

Please, please help us...

You're a liar... liar!

Yuni, the Commander is not a liar.

You know it, so stop saying that.

...

Sorry, Commander.

You truly are a fascinating individual, Commander.

...

...

Mihara.

Hmm?

Will you forget about me?

Most likely.

...

What about you?

No. I'll never forget you.

Haha, that's good then.

As long as you remember, I'll still be me.

Let's make a deal.

You'll make me complete again.

You'll turn me back into the Mihara that you love so much.

... Okay!

Missilis's CEO is on thin ice.

She gave an order that completely circumvented the chain of command. She's getting more and more brazen.

But it was not illegal.

That only complicates the matter.

We've let the Big Three run wild for too long. Time to tighten their leash.

I may be one of their beneficiaries, but I agree with you.

All we can do is sit back and take it on the chin. The Ark still needs Syuen.

... Yeah.

So what did Syuen get out of all this?

You think she'd tell me?

What good does it do her keeping a secret from you? I don't understand.

Neon's report says

they encountered Chatterbox.

Did they find him, or the other way around?

The other way around.

...

Apparently, they also came across the Pilgrims.

!!

Does it say who they met?

No. The situation was pretty hairy, and both sides were quite far from each other.

...

Shifty.

Yes, sir.

Call the new Commander in.

Now?

Yes, right now.

Long time no see. I'm sorry to call you in like this, what with your leg and all.

I've been informed of a rather serious matter.

The way you command your Nikkes is rather unorthodox.

You must be quite displeased with how we intend on erasing their memories.

So tell me, how are you feeling?

Are you sure about that?

You asked me before,

if I knew anything about Marian being corrupted.

The answer is yes.

As long as you keep it a secret, I will tell you everything I know.

Not the most convincing answer in the world..

Fine then. Since you've agreed, I'll tell you.

Someone inside the Ark tampered with the Nikkes and sent them up to the surface to sabotage our operations.

We're not entirely convinced if it's a one-man operation, or a group who's behind all this.

Regardless, I believe they're working with the Raptures.

If I had told you this before, you would have said it was impossible.

But now you know I speak the truth... because you've met Chatterbox.

Raptures with a mind of their own, capable of speech.

You understand what I'm saying, don't you?

This method of corruption, implanting a code into a Nikke's brain and bending them to your will, this is not something humans are capable of yet.

No, this is the Raptures' forte.

Someone used that technology to implant something in those Nikkes' brains, then sent them up to the surface.

It's safe to assume they have a man on the inside.

No ordinary citizen could pull this off either.

They gained access to the Aegis Barriers without being discovered, and they must have been using a separate communication line.

It's almost certainly someone high up.

I want to catch them, whoever they are.

I believe you feel the same.

Chatterbox is their link to the inside, I'm sure of it.

You have to do everything in your power to track Chatterbox down.

Find it, and the truth will be revealed.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have a meeting in five minutes.

...

Consider it a small consolation to those Nikkes with no feelings, no memories...

And no control over their own lives.

Hello, I'm Mihara.

You're my new teammate, Yuni, right?

Yep, this is Yuni!

Aren't you a little cutie!

We're a team now, so we should try and get along.

Tell me, Yuni, what do you like?

What about you, Mihara? What do you like?

Um, well... I'm fresh out of the factory, so I may need to look into that a bit.

Yuni knows it all.

Hmm?

Everything that you like.

What kind of people you like. What food you love. Your hobbies, where you like to go...

Yuni knows all of it.

...

All you have to do is trust Yuni...

Yuni...

will turn you into Mihara. promise.

Okay, sounds fun!

...

Anis.

What's wrong?

Will you be like that when Rapi comes?

...

I'm going to take this opportunity to make myself someone who commands respect.

Oh yeah? How about we make ourselves grizzled old war vets then?

Oh, good idea.

...

...

...

Well, rookie, what are you waiting for? Haven't you got any respect for your senior officers?

Clean my glasses for me, will you?

...

Commander.

My memory wasn't erased.

... What?

What?!

I still remember everything.

What's my name?

Anis.

My name is Bucephalus.

Got it, Neon.

You are my subordinate.

You owe me 2 million credits as well.

...

Don't waste your time. I remember everything.

Did they really try and erase your memory?

I remember that too.

So you just pretended that you don't remember anything?

Wow, so there are Nikkes who are immune to memory wipes?

But what if they find out?

They'll probably give it another go, and if it doesn't work that time...

Then you'll be discarded. You are, to some extent, an Irregular after all.

No exceptions. Ark policy.

...

Commander, it's up to you whether you want to report this case.

Him?

Can he be trusted?

I always feel like he's up to something.

Then we are going to leave it alone?

What's wrong with that? No one else will know about it so long as we keep our mouths shut.

It's harder to get close to Nikkes whose memories have been erased.

You're right about that.

What if I need a brain scan for whatever reason?

I may be exposed.

That's easy.

We just toss your brain into a fire the moment you get discovered.

Happy ending for everybody!

Doesn't sound so happy to me...

If you do get found out, you'll have to sell out the Commander.

We're just talking right now. Nobody's deciding anything.

You're the one who has to make the final decision, Commander.

Nikkes shall obey any and every order issued by their Commander.

If the Commander orders us to keep it a secret, then that's what will happen.

If that's true, then if we're exposed, Master will be...

relieved of duty. Worst case scenario, the Commander could be banished to the Outer Rim.

At the end of the day, that's what it means to be the Commander of a squad.

Making decisions freely and then taking responsibility for it.

When you think about it, this is freedom in the truest sense of the word.

Anis, are you upset?

You're damn right I am!

Why?

Because...

whatever the decision ends up being, we have to stick to it.

We're only making things harder on ourselves by talking in circles like we are.

...

No matter what the outcome is, we are... or more specifically, the Commander... is already in a dilemma.

You're not unhappy because Rapi is back, are you?

What are you talking about?

I'm happy! Ecstatic. Over the moon.

Look at her. You think getting so close to someone like her happened overnight?

We're good friends. We can share anything with each other. Of course, I'm happy that my friend has returned safe and sound.

That's not why I'm upset.

I'm upset because she didn't even consider how barging in here and blurting out how her memory hasn't been erased would affect us.

Then she puts the onus on us to make a decision.

I'm sorry, I never considered that.

You don't have to apologize, just try not to let it happen again.

Something this rare may not happen again anyway.

So, Commander, what do you want us to do?

Are you okay with that?

I think so.

Very well then. None of this ever leaves this room.

Commander, please give us the order.

... Roger.

Okay.

Roger.

... Hang on.

I'm a spy, aren't I? You're not supposed to be telling me stuff like this!

I guess you're right about that.

Oh! I can be a double agent!

Just like the movies!

Hey.

Didn't I ask you to clean up this pigsty?

I've got another mission for all of you.

Allow me to explain...

...

Hey, what are you...

Ah!

Urrnggh... aaarggh...

Has she lost her mind?

Seems so.

Commander, we have an intruder.

How shall I dispose of her? Should I execute her?

What?!

A-are you insane?! Don't you... know... who I am?

What?!

... Is she someone you know, Commander?

I'm sorry, I did not recognize her. I thought she was an intruder.

I felt she posed a potential threat and acted out.

My apologies, once again.

Ca-call...

Call... a medic!

I think she... broke my ribs!

...

...

I'm afraid that'll be a one-and-done trick.

'Fraid so.

That stinks.

I need you to go up to the surface and head north.

You said a Nikke nearly managed to take down the Chatterbox you came across.

She was spotted in the north.

Go and see if she knows anything about its whereabouts.

Collectively, they are referred to as Pilgrims. They are Nikkes who live up on the surface.

We don't know the details.

But what is certain is that they live above ground, and we have never had any official contact with them.

They're incredibly elusive and nearly impossible to track.

I'm sure you have many questions.

How am I supposed to locate these Pilgrims? Everyone knows how vast the frozen North is.

There's a research base in that area. I've already sent the coordinates to Shifty.

Once you arrive, our staff at the research base will provide additional assistance.

Understood?

All right, then. We're done here. I've got a meeting coming up.

Ah, yes.

How's your leg?

Ingrid prepared that exoskeleton just for you. Think of it as a cast with some kick to it.

Bring me back some good news.

So we're the only ones being assigned to this mission?

It's better this way. Otherwise, we'd have to watch what we say.

Yes.

So we're heading for the research base in the north, is that right?

Well... As far as I know, that place is completely inaccessible without a pass.

Although it is a research base, it's protected by armed forces, and lots of them.

One false move and that's all she wrote.

So Andersen didn't give you anything? No pass or anything like that?

Non.

Non non non, that won't be necessary.

What's going on? What's that light up ahead?

Wait, that's a disco ball... Don't tell me that's...

Voilà! Exactement!

I am the CEO of Tetra Line, the greatest showman in the entire Ark!

Mustang!

Allez! Repeat after me! Entertainment!

Eeentertainment!!

...

...

... Wow.

Oh non, Anis, where is your applause?

Hello, boss. It's been a while.

You look well, chérie.

Ha ha, do I?

Tell me, chérie, when will you come back to me?

Um... I can't just yet.

Oh...

C'est bon. The best things in life are worth waiting for.

And you... Vous êtes Commandant Commander?

Hmm...

You've got a sparkle in your eye, mon ami!

Bravo! Magnifique!

Bonne réponse!

You are heading towards the research base in the north, no?

Take this pass.

However, this pass is, shall we say... particulier.

Does anyone else hear music?

Take a good look, Commandant Commander!

I will only show you once!

No kidding!

Do you see?

Look at the pass now!

If you do the same, you too can activate this pass.

This pass is the crowning achievement of mon entreprise, Tetra Line!

Wow! What technology!

Seems like an awfully big waste of technology to me.

Come on, take it, Commandant Commander.

Or shall I dance again for you, si vous voulez?

Oh, la danse was so difficult, yet you remember it by just seeing it once? Très bien!

Umm... Boss.

Oui.

I appreciate it, but what exactly are you doing here?

Bonne question, mon Anis.

Do you realize just how popular Counters is...

... in the Ark right now? Très populaire indeed!

As the Ark's finest showman, it behooves me to have such promising starlets as yourselves to be in my debt!

... I was also curious to finally meet the squad that Ingrid is so pleased with.

Hmm? What was that at the end?

Hmm? Oh, nothing.

Best of luck with your opération!

Eeentertainment!!

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That guy really knows how to put on a show!

That's one way of putting it.