Bridget: Ardeo

Captain Bridget of the Support Force reporting in!... Nah, just messing with you. We're tight-knit here, so no need to fuss with all those formalities, am I right, Commandant?

Woohoo! I'm feeling inspired!

A promotion? I appreciate it.

My power output is alarmingly high! I'm not going to break the calibration equipment by accident, am I?

I see. This is the new tactic.

Hold on. Just gotta give this one a little tweak... There! That's better!

Woohoo! I'm feeling inspired!

A promotion? I appreciate it.

My power output is alarmingly high! I'm not going to break the calibration equipment by accident, am I?

I see. This is the new tactic.

Hold on. Just gotta give this one a little tweak... There! That's better!

I've got your back.

Support Force! Attention!

Mission accomplished! Should we go get a drink?

I'm bored... Got any missions for me, Commandant?

Even though we don't bump into each other much on the battlefield, just know that the Support Force has got your back. And of course, Commandant of Gray Raven, you're one of my top priorities when it comes to providing protection.

Hey, watch out! Phew! I caught it, fortunately. It's a spark plug that was discontinued 40 years ago. I wouldn't know where to dig up another if I lost this one...

A lot of people think I should join the Task Force because of my combat capability? Well... If there are those who would be blades, there would be those who need to be scabbards. I've seen my share of tragedies on the battlefield. I'm going to be the scabbard that prevents them.

Commandant! Your hair... You haven't been walking around Babylonia with that on your head, have you? Let me know before you head out next time. I'll give you a once-over.

I've been serving for a long, long time. Generations of new Babylonia recruits will join the Support Force, receive training, and become capable soldiers before running off to different battlefields. I miss them every time I watch them leave, but more than anything, I'm proud of them.

Commandant! Let me take you for a joyride, okay? Don't you worry about getting carsick, and don't believe what you've been told! 'Cause I'm one heck of a driver!

...Ouch! I'm okay. I just smashed my thumb! It doesn't hurt... It doesn't hurt at all.

This photo? It's a group photo with the old Support Force. The two other people in this photo... I haven't talked to one of them for a long time, and the other is no longer with us... I'm okay. However we ended, the time we had together still matters to me a lot.

I was telling the new recruits in Support Force about watching live streams last night, and none of them had any idea what I was talking about. Newbies nowadays really have no clues about Golden Age culture... What do you mean? They were out of fashion for a long time?!

I always look confident from the outside because the Support Force cannot afford to make any mistake. Everything we do impacts the safety of countless others. I can only afford to be my honest self before you, Commandant. However nervous I am, your affirmation always puts my worries away.

Hiya—! Good. This is welded properly. Oh? Are you interested in my modification station, Commandant? This is a set of tools used to modify race cars back in the Golden Age... Hm? Why were vehicles used for competing instead of transporting? I bet you didn't know that auto racing was a popular hobby, did you?

I've borrowed the movie you wanted to watch last time, Commandant. Are you free anytime soon? You can't fall asleep halfway through this time, though!

As a member of the Support Force, I'm not allowed to have any personal biases. We have to treat everyone we rescue equally. But I can't help but forget this rule when it comes to you, Commandant. I always want to spend a little more time with you.

No matter what challenges await us in the future, I'll always have your back. I'll be your shield, Commandant, so march ahead without fear.

Are you looking for me, Commandant? Eh... my room is a bit of a mess currently...

Thanks. I can tell the thought behind your gift.

Hi there! Grab a seat, I'll be with you in a second! Just got to get this fixed up...

I'll keep it, then.

Hello again! I've brought some movie tapes from the Golden Age today. Let's watch them together.

How can you tell what I like every time?

It seems that we have quite similar hobbies. Do you want to watch the Babylonia automobile race with me on our next day off?

Whoa! Are all of these for me? Commandant... Be careful not to get anything that will break the bank!

You're quite the charmer. Do you treat everyone like this? Ha... I'm kidding. Relax, I was just teasing you.

Why are you looking so conflicted? Don't worry. I'll like anything you give me.

Ha! I knew you'd be here. Grab a bottle. I just bought some ice-cold beer. Don't worry... one bottle's not gonna get anyone drunk.

I can't help but start looking forward to your next gift... Gotta say, I kinda like the attention... Thanks, Commandant. For the appreciation.

Alright, alright, I give up. I'll admit that I'm used to seeing you every day. So, you'll have to let me know before you head out in the future. Otherwise, you'll make me worry.

Wait... It's such a waste if I open this gift alone. Will you stay and share the joy of unwrapping a present with me?

What should we do next? Hmm... I can't come up with anything for now. Just spending time doing nothing with you is good enough for me.

There's no gift better than this because the thought behind it is for me and me alone. Thanks, Commandant. I will repay your kindness one day.

Commandant. Commandant? Weird. I swear I could hear you.

Are you busy with something else, Commandant?

Ah! Say something to let people know you're here, Commandant! I-I wasn't scared—you just caught me off guard! Don't you spread any rumor that's not true about me!

You seem free. Wanna sneak off with me? Everyone has to catch a break once in a while, no matter how serious they usually work, right? That settles it, then. Meet you at the garage at the back.

Hm? Did you fall asleep, Commandant? Look at how soundly you sleep. You must've been really busy lately... At least you're getting some rest here now.

Your connection time has exceeded your capacity today, Commandant. Please make sure you get enough rest.

Working while fatigued is like driving tired—it's a recipe for disaster. Ahem!... What I'm trying to say is, you've put in your fair share of effort today. Wrap things up and clock out, alright?

You're stubborn, aren't you? You better go rest now or I'm unplugging your terminal myself!

I can't stand how terribly you're treating your body. Excuse my forcefulness—alright. Don't bother persuading me. Get in bed, now!

Hm? It seems that you've figured out what I'm going to say. Chop-chop. Get resting. I'll bring you a glass of hot milk later.

Welcome back. The Support Force awaits your order.

The next order of business is... Oops, my bad! This is the canteen menu, not your schedule...

You didn't have to rush, Commandant. I wasn't waiting for too long... How did I know you were rushing? Ahem, well... your shoes don't match.

You seem to be in a good mood today. Did something nice happen? Tell me all about it during the break.

Although work is rarely interesting, my job feels less boring when I remember I'm going to see you here.

You're a little bit late today. Did you run into something on your way? Ah, no, I wasn't trying to rush you. I just wanted to see you sooner.

You're here. I've organized all the reports you need to go over today. Hm? Why am I being so hardworking...? Cough... It wasn't that much work anyway... I was just trying to make your job easier as your assistant.

You're the only person who can make me sit still in front of a desk so patiently. In exchange, you're going out with me on a road trip on our next day off!

...It's been so long. You're finally back... It's okay. I'm used to waiting. Time is of no concern as long as I can see you again.

Are you trying to wrestle with me? Alright, let me warm up first... Hm? You aren't?

Can you go a little harder? Oh?! I wasn't expecting this level of strength from you, Commandant!

If you're trying to shake your enemy's body, the most effective parts to shake aren't their shoulders but their shanks. Like this...! Got it?

...?! Is this some kind of prank? Should I play along and squeal?

W-wait! It's t-tickling... Enough! Stop fooling around like this!

You're forcing me to act, Commandant!

We've completed all our tasks today. You know you're not getting overtime pay even if you keep working, right?

The Support Force has arrived. Commence the rescue.

No one's getting past me!

I'll guard this place!

It's dangerous ahead. Be careful!

Move, all of you!

All of you have to stop!

You don't get to make a fuzz here!

This is my final warning.

That all you got?

I'm alright. It's just a scratch.

Cough—I can still hold on.

Quickly... Inform the backup squad to prepare a rescue...

I'll guard the rear.

Command received! Prepare for execution!

All dangerous targets are eliminated. Phew! Winning surely feels nice.