Cinnabar

Able to charge the portable customized barrier generator at will. The special power shield it releases can ward off most physical or energy attacks.

The subject has taken Serpent Eye's strict onboarding physical examination before and no latent infection symptoms have been detected. It can be confirmed that the subject had the first awakening when fighting terrorists on a mission to protect officials.

No signs of Mania corruption detected. Possesses excellent fighting, shooting, and counter-surveillance skills. The inborn high intelligence and physical strength give the subject higher resistance to corruption than normal people.

Used to work as a security supervisor in the renowned security company Serpent Eye, the subject betrayed others' trust in her and left her duties without permission, exposing important officials to danger and leading to a catastrophic security breach. While on the run, the subject repeatedly resisted arrest by the Public Security Bureau with the help of several accomplices and was included on the most wanted list.

In her detention, the subject demonstrates a strong conscience and protective instinct, contrary to previous records. Interrogation and investigation reveal that although the subject indeed left her duties without permission on the day her power awakened, she did that to protect innocent citizens from the terrorist attack. It's believed that her protective instinct possibly awakened her power. On her MBCC missions, the subject has shown undeniable professionalism in the security domain and a strong sense of responsibility.

During the period the subject was wanted, she used an alias and hid in Syndicate, working as a mercenary. After her Sinner identity was exposed, to avoid affecting her comrades, the subject let herself be arrested by the MBCC.

According to the résumé provided by Serpent Eye, during the subject's tenure, she successfully prevented multiple attacks, made impressive achievements, and received excellent comments.

At the scene of the officials' attack, the subject didn't merely leave the clients unprotected, but had instead made careful escorting arrangements before going back alone to fight the terrorists in an attempt to save the civilians. The truth behind the crime of AWOL has to be further determined.

Cinnabar's father was one of the founding members of Serpent Eye. After her father died on a mission, the subject was raised with the financial support and care from her father's former comrades. Having graduated with distinction from the police academy, the subject chose to join Serpent Eye.

The Chief receives a call from the head of Serpent Eye, a man named Alyosha, who requests that Cinnabar be temporarily released to be the bodyguard for the Deputy Speaker Reagan after his recently-received death threats. Later, in the interrogation room (and after some teasing about her being an androgynous heart-throb), the Chief inquires about the reason that Cinnabar was fired. She explains that while being tasked with protecting a delegation, she caught sight of and subsequently stopped a gang from raiding a civilian block. Despite saving many lives in the process, she was branded as a criminal for deserting her squadmates and going against orders. She harbors intense guilt about letting Serpent Eye down in a critical moment, feeling that she has irreversibly broken their trust.

The Chief informs her about Alyosha's call and the reasons behind his application for requisition. At the mention of his name, she lights up, asking further questions about the details of the mission. The Chief explains and Cinnabar immediately comes up with the optimal countermeasures, but her mood darkens once again after her excitement subsides. The Chief reassures her that despite her actions, Serpent Eye still has their contract with Eastside and the city council. They also insist that Cinnabar's colleagues don't hold any grudges against her, citing that Alyosha himself vouched for her capabilities. This gives her the boost of confidence she needs to accept the mission -- even knowing that the Chief has to accompany her.

The interrogation went surprisingly well. Finally, you have a rough idea of Cinnabar's past. The security operation is taking place next week. Both you and Cinnabar must get ready.

Shortly after the Chief rescues Cinnabar from being hit on by yet another woman, Alyosha meets the two of them in person. The atmosphere is tense as they go over their status, and Alyosha informs Cinnabar that Reagan's five VIPs aren't going to be subjected to a security check. After Reagan gives his speech, he invites the VIPs on stage to award them for assisting in his Home Reconstruction Project, an effort designed to create housing for displaced Syndicans. Despite being from Syndicate herself, Cinnabar doesn't recognize any of them, nor does she recall hearing of such a project; in fact, she remembers a much different story: a high death toll in the collapse of a poorly-constructed housing development. Putting the pieces together, she springs into action, but one of the VIPs handcuffs himself to Reagan before she can reach him. The man announces nervously that he has a bomb strapped to his chest, and chaos ensues in the venue.

Via a speaker on the man's neck, the perpetrator demands that Reagan compensate the victims of the aforementioned disaster. Reagan remains calm, and after Cinnabar radios Serpent Eye to deploy their EMP, she subdues the would-be attacker, a teenage boy nearby equipped with a tablet and detonator. When the lights come back on, Alyosha removes the handcuffs on Reagan's wrist. Reagan then calmly takes Alyosha's gun from its holster and shoots his VIP dead.

Reagan coldly rebukes Alyosha's performance before turning to leave. On his way out, he calls Cinnabar "a filthy street rat", and the attacker screams at him, promising vengeance for what he did to Syndicate. Alyosha moves to kill the attacker, saying that it's part of the client's orders, but Cinnabar protects the boy instead. The Chief and Cinnabar stand up for each other in the face of Alyosha's growing rage, and though Alyosha eventually relents, he does so only after reopening Cinnabar's wounded pride. The Chief makes a final attempt to mend their strained connection, and although Alyosha stops to consider it, he and the rest of Serpent Eye leave without saying a word. With the room now empty except for the two of them, Cinnabar breaks down crying, and the two embrace.

No one expected that this would end up like this. Though only a few were injured on site and the attacker was captured, it is still a troubling issue how Cinnabar went on their separate ways. Perhaps you should do something about it.

Two months later, Cinnabar and the Chief discuss the difficulty of getting a search warrant for Reagan. Cinnabar fears for Serpent Eye's safety, but it isn't until a few days later that Alyosha finally returns their calls. He informs them that Serpent Eye no longer works for the City Council, but that it wasn't Cinnabar's fault. He offers to meet her. The Chief accompanies her to a bar on the border between Eastside and Syndicate, where she explains that her father and Alyosha helped found Serpent Eye thirty years prior. Despite the uneasy way they last parted, Serpent Eye welcomes her with open arms, extending their kindness to the Chief as well. They fondly discuss the past, and Cinnabar says regardless of the paths she's taken in life, Serpent Eye will always be her home.

Alyosha, who'd been drinking silently in the corner until now, drunkenly interrupts, decrying the MBCC and criticizing Cinnabar for choosing to be a prisoner instead of rejoining them. Cinnabar stands up for herself and her choices, promising him that she could never forget the values and lessons that he and everyone in Serpent Eye have taught her, including instilling her with desire to protect others. Alyosha asks her if she considers the Chief, who he views as her captor and slavedriver, to be someone worth protecting. She does, saying that not only is the Chief important to her, but that it's been her choice to stay in the MBCC. Stunned into silence, Alyosha returns to his corner, and as the other Serpent Eye members encourage him to let it go, he passes out finishing his vodka. After insinuating that the Chief and Cinnabar are somehow involved, the veterans attempt to get the Chief drunk. Cinnabar intervenes, proposing a toast instead. This snowballs into a drinking contest that Cinnabar wins with ease.

As she attempts to leave with the Chief, Alyosha stops them at the door, giving the Chief a firm pat on the shoulder. Seeing him finally accept them, the rest of Serpent Eye cheer, and Cinnabar smiles at her now-growing found family.

Right before you part ways, you and the people of Serpent Eye exchanged your business cards. They promised to keep in touch with you and Cinnabar. You saw a happy smile on Cinnabar's face. And that is all that matters.

Having grown up around mercenaries, the subject knows nothing about the common topics among girls. But she's never been pushed aside for this, or rather, she's extremely popular among female Sinners because of her handsome appearance.

The subject has a regular schedule, and a healthy diet and no bad habits; and she has few other activities other than daily training and maintenance of her weapons and equipment. Other Sinners have made such comments about her: "So normal that she's a bit uninteresting."

Protecting others has been an unconscious occupational habit of the subject's, but as the women in the Bureau begin to purposely fall down before her more and more often, the situation is becoming quite a headache for the subject.

The subject spent a month on mental preparation in order to address the Chief by name. One week before the scheduled date, the subject even submitted a written application with a copy to the Chief's office.

[Now that the mission is over, Cinnabar seems to be thinking about something.]

Cinnabar: Sigh. My past experience doesn't work so well here in the Bureau.

Chief: ......

• Prompt: The battle here is too challenging?
• Cinnabar: Don't you underestimate me. I was once the leader of Serpent Eye.
• Cinnabar: 😦

• Prompt: It's very different from the experience with the Serpent Eye?
• Cinnabar: Well, communication is so very hard.
• Cinnabar: 😐

[You walk past Cinnabar's detention room.]

Cinnabar: Do you need me as your bodyguard today?

Chief: ......

• Prompt: Sure, but you should watch yourself as well.
• Cinnabar: No problem. I'll be waiting for your order.
• Cinnabar: 😘

• Prompt: The mission this time isn't too difficult. You can take a break now.
• Cinnabar: You said the same thing last time.
• Cinnabar: 😓

⚠ That can be sold too?

Something seems to be troubling Cinnabar lately.

System Notifications: Cinnabar has been receiving a lot of harassment letters from her extreme fans. It is now causing her too much trouble.

System Notifications: She asked you to get rid of those letters.

• Prompt: Add it to the collection
• Prompt: Sell it as scrap paper

⚠ The Job of a Bodyguard

You received an external message.

System Notifications: A merchant in Eastside is being hunted these days. She begs you to hire a reliable bodyguard for her. A bodyguard such as Cinnabar.

System Notifications: She promises to pay you first.

• Prompt: Approve
• System Notifications: After you received the payment, you lost contact with that merchant.

• Prompt: Reject
• System Notifications: Later on, you heard that the merchant had completely vanished.

⚠ Push-Up

Cinnabar wins in a push-up contest with staff members.

System Notifications: In a push-up contest with staff members, Cinnabar wins by a narrow margin of five push-ups.

• Prompt: Express confusion

Chief: Why just five?

Cinnabar: To keep the contest fair, I only used one arm for the push-ups.

Cinnabar: Besides... I didn't want to embarrass my opponent by winning by too much.

Chief: I see.

⚠⚠ Flavor Preference

Cinnabar is eating in the Outdoor Activity Area.

System Notifications: Cinnabar has already eaten a lot of stuff, but it seems she can keep going...

• Prompt: Greet

Chief: Cinnabar, I didn't expect you had such a great appetite.

Cinnabar: Eating is just as important as training when it comes to maintaining strong physiques.

Chief: Do you have any preferences?

Cinnabar: Preferences? I always eat a lot of meat to ensure that I ingest enough protein.

Cinnabar: Of course, I also need carbohydrates and vitamins.

• Prompt: What specific food are you into?

Cinnabar: Huh? My preferences...?

Cinnabar: I don't like any particular food. So long as it's a well-prepared dish, I'll happily eat it.

⚠⚠ Warmup Exercise

Cinnabar is practicing in the Training Room.

System Notifications: Cinnabar is practicing in the Training Room.

• Prompt: Cinnabar, have you come for some training?

Cinnabar: Yes.

Cinnabar: I'm going to train my marksmanship and physical strength today. Would you like to join me, Chief?

• Prompt: Agree

Chief: Well, it's time to get some exercise. At least this way, my physical strength can keep up with the others.

Cinnabar: First, we need to do some warm-ups. I did this routine set every day back when I was in Serpent Eye.

Cinnabar: Follow my lead. If you don't do warm-ups, you can easily get hurt during the workout.

System Notifications: The Chief tried to do the warm-up, but then...

Cinnabar: Chief, what happened?

Cinnabar: Are you alright? Here. Take a seat.

• Prompt: Inform of the situation

Chief: ...I think I cramped my leg. Perhaps your so-called warm-up is already too intense for me...

Cinnabar: You should get some rest.

⚠⚠⚠ Sweet Burden

Cinnabar always receives sweets and gifts from some Sinners and staff.

System Notifications: Cinnabar keeps pacing near you, looking like she has something to say.

• Prompt: Is something the matter?

Cinnabar: Chief, in fact, I have a request, it's kind of awkward.

Cinnabar: Could you... I...

System Notifications: Cinnabar seems to be hesitating still.

• Prompt: You can say it.

Cinnabar: What happens is this. I always receive sweets and snacks from some people... more than I can count.

System Notifications: Cinnabar blushes slightly after she says that.

Cinnabar: I know they're being nice, so I can't just throw them away. But my daily training and diet routines don't allow such a high sugar intake.

Cinnabar: My room is almost exploding with these sweets and snacks now. Chief, could you please help me solve this problem?

System Notifications: Cinnabar is waiting for your response a little nervously.

• Prompt: I'll eat them.
• System Notifications: A Sinner under you is in trouble. You decide to take responsibility and handle these excess sweets personally.
• System Notifications: Eventually, you're forced to join the Bureau's health management course for being overweight.
• Chief: It's all for Cinnabar! Burp.

• Prompt: Give them to children
• System Notifications: You decide to give these sweets and snacks away to children in Syndicate.
• Cinnabar: Really? Chief, this is an excellent solution! They must be overjoyed!
• Chief: I'm just doing what I should do.

Serpent Eye's tactical clothes perform well in a variety of situations.

Once you have the ability to protect, you must assume the responsibility of guardianship.