Wanshi: Lucid Dreamer

Wanshi of Strike Hawk reporting for duty... Do I really have to say that every time I see you...

Battle experience obtained, huh... Guess I could hit the training room... to test them out, I mean.

Sure. Recognition accepted.

I will push beyond my limits to gain more incredible power... I'm never going to feel powerless again.

If I hone my skills, I can finish missions early and rest all I want... Hm? A new rule against sleeping wherever we want? They will receive my formal complaint about this targeted legislation.

Checking your equipment before battle is no joke.

Battle experience obtained, huh... Guess I could hit the training room... to test them out, I mean.

Sure. Recognition accepted.

I will push beyond my limits to gain more incredible power... I'm never going to feel powerless again.

If I hone my skills, I can finish missions early and rest all I want... Hm? A new rule against sleeping wherever we want? They will receive my formal complaint about this targeted legislation.

Checking your equipment before battle is no joke.

Eliminate all enemies... Is that all I need to do?

Leaders have more responsibilities, don't they?

Power-intensive assignment complete. Aargh... I forgot about the report... But I'm already in low-power mode.

Hm? Nothing. I was just thinking.

I need to organize my tactical bag. I'll catch up with you later to review our last battle.

I probably don't have time for all these relationships and mundane pursuits.

I'm more focused when I train with you...? Captain told you that? Hm... I won't deny it.

I was with Kamui and Camu earlier, so I'm still getting used to being around you... No, you're fine the way you are.

A piece of advice for someone heading into battle, huh?... Don't ever underestimate the medics. Does that count?

All through my life, I've had many who came before me show me what paths to take, and... most of them didn't end up taking me anywhere, but life went on anyway. The world keeps changing, and I believe that the path ahead of me now holds something I've never seen before... Never mind. I was thinking out loud. Fancy some liquor-filled peppermint candies?

Reclaim Earth and defeat the Punishing Virus... I was idly awaiting that to come true for as long as I can remember before I became a Construct. Now... I don't want to sit around and do nothing while disaster strikes and takes its toll. Not anymore... which is why I need to stay ahead of it.

WGAA? They did come to me. They apparently got interested when they saw my handwriting on some documents, but I turned them down. I think I'd be more interested in an association for sleep if there is one.

You think my hair is kind of long...? It doesn't affect my vision, though... Uh... No, I'm not trying to hide the bags under my eyes. I sleep just fine these days, so I guess I got them... Thinking about what's on my mind.

I don't have any special requests for my new frame, but it'd be great if I could keep some of the medical equipment on it, such as the automatic hand sanitizer that keeps my hands germ-free all the time... I'm not making excuses not to shake your hand. I just don't want you to feel uncomfortable when you touch mine. Oh... So you don't feel uncomfortable, huh?

Pretty sure all of us have felt this way at some point, no? Especially when we were young... We bowed and conformed to people and did what we despised because we were afraid of the dark and didn't want to be left behind... Well, I know I don't have to do that anymore because I have all of you by my side.

A wish card...? I can't believe you actually saved this... but you don't need it. I will definitely answer your every wish.

If I get to have you both inside and outside my dreams, I'd be happy to go a bit further, awake or not.

Come here. Let me see that wound again. Hmm... It's recovering just fine. Do you want me to blow on your wound some more? (blows)... However... it won't help you get better physically... If you want to get rid of the pain completely... you just have to take good care of yourself.

Yawn... See all the unmarked slots on my schedule? That's when I rest, so don't be surprised when you can't find me.

It's kind of interesting just quietly observing what someone is doing, no?

I think we know each other well enough now for you to stand a little closer.

You think I'm a little more serious than I used to be?

Seems like... it's been a while since I last talked to someone this regularly.

Don't worry. I have no trouble falling asleep even when I'm surrounded by the noisiest children... This place is much quieter than a bunch of kids... Not to mention... you're here... too...

I keep my tag somewhere obvious because the battlefield is a cruel place... Fine, I'll stop talking like this. I promise you it will never happen.

I never bother to think too far ahead... because it's too power-intensive. I'd rather make every moment count with the people I have in my life now.

Uhm... It's still a bit of a hassle this time.

Now... I have to come up with a response...

Just so you know, you're not getting anywhere dumping all these gifts on me. I'll most likely give you a little something in return, only... You've heard of The Honest Woodcutter, haven't you?

What do you want in return? Oh... I guess I'll have to go and line up pretty early if that's what you want. Hmm... Sure. Why not.

I think I owe you a promise, as well as a gift, don't I?

I don't really like it when others give me gifts. There was this one time I pulled out a bionic frog from my lab coat because some kids loved to stuff gifts into the pockets of my coat... I keep everything you give me, though. You can check out my lounge if you don't believe me.

There are things I don't know how to say... so why don't you take a dive into my M.I.N.D. and check it out yourself? Hm? You already knew?

You've accepted my gift already. Don't you remember? That's okay. However... there's no returning it.

Sleep mode is on. I'm going to sleep, then, if you've got nothing for me to do.

Mission received. Right. Yes. I'll get it done in time... except I'll have to wake a certain person up first.

I've studied at medical school, and I've been to the frontline as a combat medic... I've learned techniques beyond what you have seen. I can make you so tired that you fall asleep right away, and I can make you jump back on your feet ready to run a few laps the next second... Which one would you like to try?

Let's see... who's slacking off here. Hm... Surveillance? Comms? Everyone's working as they should... Who else could it be... Aah... It's you, Commandant? It's time to focus, now.

I wish this moment could last forever. If only we could sit somewhere quietly and go through life until the world itself rots away... but there is too much we've got to do, unfortunately... Right. I suppose I'll just treasure the present with you.

There's only so much a human can handle, which is why you have to stop and get some rest now. Yes, right now.

They say you've got to finish every task life throws your way before you go to bed every day, but life is only going to throw more things at you when you finish those tasks. Screw this. I'm going to bed.

Sigh... It's been a while since I've seen those lovely faces from Star of Life... but I think I'll see them again very soon if you keep working like this.

That's... the fourth time you've yawned, and it's only been half an hour. I've got a first aid kit with me, but I don't want to use it on you anytime soon.

Even children know when it's time for bed... Here, have a candy, for being such a champ today. But you have to rest after eating it. The White Hawk will be here to keep you safe.

They sent me here to help you out... and I'm totally happy with that, of course...

Here we go again... Alright, I'll help.

I've finished some of your work, and I'm going to sleep now. Don't wake me up no matter what happens.

Didn't think I'd see you at work today... You're so hardworking.

Dreams aren't always perfect, and neither is the real world. This place, though... isn't too bad.

Something's wrong with my sleep data? Aah... It wasn't a nightmare. I was just woken up for an emergency. Don't worry. Nightmares no longer haunt me.

Being used to something can mean a lot of things. There's probably something more to it when you're used to someone... like how I'm used to being here and seeing you every day.

You're my anchor, and I won't let go.

Yawn... Zzz... Oh, there you are. I didn't slack off one bit... when you weren't around... I finished what I was supposed to do and did your part, too. Want to take a look?

Are you trying to help me sleep...? This is not going to... mess up my balance... Still, I'll have no choice but to do something about you... if you don't stop now.

Captain said, I should start behaving more maturely, since, I'm in a new frame now... I personally think, you'll find that piece of advice more applicable... to you...

Stop... shaking me already. There, I got you. What was that...? Were you trying to shake my parts off me...? Here, I've got one candy left. Do you want it? That's everything I've got, so no more shaking.

It's great that you're so curious about things... but my hair is getting messed up.

Is this... some sort of physical training?

Yawn... If you're so curious... I've got my tag, tactical belt, and my carrying bag here... You're more than welcome to let me know which one you want to see.

Why are you so energetic today? See, I'd sleep all that energy off if I were you... Yawn...

There are many paths... but only one way this will go.

Your weakness has been fully exposed.

Seeing the bigger picture now?

This is my choice.

There's nowhere to go, and nowhere to hide!

Aargh...! I still have another shot.

Attempting self-repair.

How am I... this powerless again...

The target is as clear as day.

I've got your back.

On we go. Take the path the dead have forged and move beyond.