Teddy: Spectre

Hey, don't worry about how I got in... I'm gonna crash here for a bit, so keep it down, okay?

This girl's pray... upgrading.

A promotion? Let's be clear: the new title doesn't come with a new work ethic.

Hey! This frame's performance is more than enough. Greater power just invites greater responsibility... Not something I want to deal with.

Program iteration's done. Hmm... Might as well let the program handle everything.

I know what you're thinking... Rider Kick, right? Don't you think that meme's been done to death?

This girl's pray... upgrading.

A promotion? Let's be clear: the new title doesn't come with a new work ethic.

Hey! This frame's performance is more than enough. Greater power just invites greater responsibility... Not something I want to deal with.

Program iteration's done. Hmm... Might as well let the program handle everything.

I know what you're thinking... Rider Kick, right? Don't you think that meme's been done to death?

To think I'm actually getting used to combat... after all my talk about being not good at it... Sigh, I'm ready for your orders, Commandant.

Ugh... I was hoping to avoid this... Alright, fine. Let's get this over with.

Looks like even this can't trip you up.

I still hate fighting. I've just gotten better at making other people lose.

Don't you ever clean up your desktop? So much clutter... Hmm? ...What's in this folder?

Fighting games are way more fun than actual combat, don't you think? If I could pull off parrying Shun-Li's Phoenix Fan fifteen times in a row in real life, that would be...!

I'm thinking about organizing a fighting game tournament... Let's call it TCS—Teddy Championship Series. The grand prize will be... a Golden Joystick. Which, let's be real, I'm probably just building it for myself.

If my family has ever taught me anything, it's that no one's born to be someone else's shadow. Chasing the past... it's a fool's game. You don't need to become something else. You just need to be yourself.

This frame... it's like there's something more hidden within it. It makes me think of what that Ascendant said, but... I hope my instincts are wrong.

You're asking about my shoes? Yeah, I modified them to be a weapon that enhances my kicks. Even a simple soccer ball would pack a devastating punch. Curious? Want a demonstration? ...Wait, you don't actually want a demo, do you...

Who knew a new frame came with a bigger workload? Seriously, am I the entire IT department for all of Babylonia? ...Alright, I'm clocking out for a few. You didn't see me.

Ugh, my creative well has officially run dry. I've got aaaab-so-lute-ly zeeeero inspiration... Come on, let's blow this popsicle stand and go shopping. My next big hit is waiting for me in a store, I can feel it.

Moineau... She's... She's always carved her own path. Doesn't need anyone's map. Maybe someday she'll soar freely, no longer a sparrow with clipped wings...

Good afternoon! Want some tea to perk you up? That look on your face... Wondering why I'm here? Well, I've discovered your lounge is the perfect spot for my afternoon break. The tea tastes better when you're relaxed and watching the world hustle by.

Reality and illusion... what if this world is just a grand deception? I've stared into that abyss, and come to a conclusion: it leads to nowhere. So I choose to believe in this: the bond that we share here and now. That is real.

Sure, the sky-fortress might fall and the banners may fade, but you? You'll be the new light that guides everyone. And when that day comes, I'll be right there with you. After all, what's the fun in a game where the main character is left alone facing the final boss?

Becoming a detective was a surprise, but honestly? It doesn't feel bad. And you could be my Watson. Sounds pretty cool, right? Hey... what's with that face?! You're doubting my detective skills? Or... is there something you're hiding from me? Hmm?

A caged bird... Maybe I'm a bird that still cannot fly. However, it's irrelevant now. I've found something far more important.

Another request? Go bother that demolition idiot instead, thanks!

...Fine. Since it's you, I'll see what I can do.

You do realize you're monopolizing an expert's time, don't you? Be grateful.

I suppose I'll have to drill you on etiquette one of these days. Though I dislike it as much as you do, it's a necessary evil for the Gray Raven Commandant, isn't it?

You can drop the formalities around me. All those rules and regulations... just forget them. Be yourself when you're with me.

Want to have afternoon tea together? I've sourced some pretty nice tea leaves recently.

Leave the cybersecurity to me. I'll patch every vulnerability and stand as your shield. It's what I do best, after all.

I've already found the highest-rarity "treasure." ...No, not in a game, dummy. I mean right here, right now.

Nice gift. Thanks.

All this for me? You never listen... I've told you, these formalities are unnecessary between us.

You're going to bury me in gifts at this rate. My storage is practically overflowing... Not that I'm asking you to stop, of course.

Huh...? Oh... I wasn't zoning out. I was just... contemplating a suitable return gif—Ah... it's nothing. Forget I said anything.

How about a fighting game as a return gift? I could offer PERSONAL coaching. ...Ugh, I mean it's not like I was planning anything special!

You have a very direct way of showing you care through gifts... It's blunt... No, I don't mind it. Not at all.

I can't keep accepting gifts without giving something in return, you know. Remember that Brownie program I installed on your terminal? I've upgraded it with a weak AI integration. Now you can call it... "Super Brownie", I guess. It's voice-command capable now. I hope it can help lighten your workload.

A gift... it's not like the cold code I'm used to. It's tangible. Real. It holds a connection between two people. I can feel your intent in it. So... I'll be staying in your future, too. Don't think you can easily get rid of me. This was your choice, after all.

Hmm, you're zoning out? What's on your mind?

Gone again in a flash... Maybe I should wait behind the door and jump out to give Commandant a good scare?

My logs show you haven't moved in 42 minutes. Lost in your own little world, aren't you?

You look troubled. Oh, very well... Ahem, consider the "Teddy Confessional" open for a limited time for you. So, is there anything you want to share, my dear guest?

This one's next...Huh? Already asleep? Sigh, this again. You know, it's ok to take a break. The world will manage just fine without you... Trust us more, ok?

You've worked hard enough today. Go get some rest.

Wow. These report comments... It's clear that you were starting to lose it.

What's the rush? Babylonia's "Most Workaholic" award isn't a limited-time login bonus. It'll still be there tomorrow. Now, go take a break.

So... what should I bring when visiting someone at the Star of Life? Why am I asking you? Sigh... aren't you the one going there soon?

Alright, terminal frozen, inbox locked, lights off, and music set to... relaxation mode. Your only task now is to finish this hot cocoa and get some sleep. Don't worry about anything else.

Good morning! Have you had breakfast yet?

Ready to start today's work?

I'm your assistant for today, so feel free to give your orders. ...You get what I mean, right? Don't actually give me any orders. Just so we're clear.

Here's your schedule for today. Brace yourself, it's going to be a tough one. Me? Well, watching you work all day is going to be a tough one for me too!

You're finally here. Keeping a lady waiting is terribly rude, you know. But I suppose I'll forgive you this time.

Did you style your hair with a fan today? Well... I can help you fix it, if you ask nicely.

Are you sure you've rested properly? Let me see your terminal logs... Still active at 4 AM?! You... That's it. Work can wait. Go to sleep, now.

Sometimes, I have these incredibly long dreams. It all feels so real that I lose the line between dream and reality. It makes me think that maybe the line is not so clear in the first place... But one thing's for certain: no matter which world we're in, you're still a total dummy.

Even if the memories from Elysium were fake... they felt real. It felt like I really lived there for ten years. Sigh... and through all of it, I kept thinking of you. So when you're away, do you ever think of me?

Well, well. Look at you, finally showing your true, childish colors.

Oh...! Careful, you'll spill the tea... Unless, this is just to get a scolding from me? Wow... what a terrible hobby.

Stop! My game! ...And now I'm dead. You owe me this one...

Hmm? Is there a problem with the system?

...Keep teasing me and I just might "accidentally" share that archive of your sleep-talking. I'm sure the squad would love to hear your midnight murmurs. How did I get them? Well... one can only wonder.

...Tsk... Don't interrupt me when I'm thinking! Sigh...

Work's all done, right? How about... spending the rest of the day with me?

Beginning infiltration. Let's make this quick, Commandant.

Breach successful.

Implanting malware.

Planting the worm!

Commencing DDoS!

Tsk.

Visual disruption!

Circuit overload!

System jacked!

Welcome to my... Data Domain!

Full of holes. Time for... a hard reset!

A total joke. Time for... a hard reset!

Bots are going down.

Firewall breached...

Is this... how it ends...?

Tch. Had to call me in after all?

Backup protocol activated.

Job's done. Your digital life is safe with me.