Dove

Using envelopes as vessels, the subject can access memories of the addressers and manipulate their soul fragments to forge reply letters. In combat, she transforms accumulated letters into defensive barriers, cutting projectiles, or fiery attacks.

The subject awakened her power during an encounter with a Corruptor and became infected with Mania. During the incident, she discovered that her parents had long deceased and all the letters she'd received had been fake. The severe emotional trauma triggered her descent into vengeance.

The subject displays mild corruption with no visible mutations. Though lucid most of the time, she often develops radical ideas.

A resident of Désir outside DisCity, the subject served as the town's mail carrier, a vital link of the social and information network. Hence she was suspected of ties to the de facto governor of the town. Further investigation reveals no direct connection to the leader Vautour Bleu or her group. However, the subject's special power and trusted position allowed her to indirectly empower the said group's illicit activities while spreading Mania throughout the town. Immediate detention is recommended.

Interrogation reveals the subject's tragic past filled with traumatic events. Betrayed by fellow villagers and devastated by the loss of her parents, the subject became disillusioned with their ideal of "a messenger's sacred duty to foster genuine connections." She used her special power to forge letters to retaliate against the townspeople she viewed as "driven by desire" and insincere. Nonetheless, under Chief's guidance, she recognized her own lingering doubts as well as hopes, began to confront her past, and rediscovered her aspirations, finding her path anew.

The subject was exposed as a Sinner during Chief's undercover operation in Désir and was confirmed to be abusing her special power. After Désir collapsed, she was apprehended by Chief and transferred to the Bureau for detention and investigation. The subject has been cooperative and on her best behavior since then.

The subject was born in an impoverished Outland village. A fragile child remaining homebound due to health conditions, she learns things only from the books and letters brought back by her parents, who were both mail carriers. She inherited their ideals of delivering genuine feelings and fostering human connections as a sacred duty.

Not seeing parents for long since their last delivery, the subject ventured out to search for them, only to discover they had long died. The letters she had been receiving were forged by the villagers lusting after the inheritance, even their names stained and dishonored all this time. The revelation caused her severe emotional trauma, devastating her beliefs.

Following her awakening of power, the subject began composing and delivering forged mail as her revenge against humanity, completely abandoning her previous code of ethics. Evidence indicates that her and her fellow villagers' coming to Désir was also driven by a forged invitation letter, possibly part of her broader revenge scheme.

After arriving at the Bureau with her cherished bicycle, the subject was warmly invited to join the Cycling Club. Unaware that the club focused on competitive cycling, she participated in her first event with her slow and wobbly riding style, finishing last. Other members later collectively gifted her an indoor electric bicycle for use within the Bureau.

Though the subject has always cherished reading, her isolated upbringing limited her access to books. At the Bureau, she has thrived in the new environment and become a regular visitor to the library. She soon discovered that the "DisCity Classics" series she had read in the past were in fact bootleg editions with significantly altered content, much to her shock.

During her early days at the Bureau, the subject sought to build trust by delivering forged letters, inadvertently fostering numerous but shallow relationships. Only after rediscovering her true purpose and no longer relying on forged letters for emotional comfort did she begin forming true and genuine friendships.

The subject handpicked a set of decorative stationery along with a fountain pen, ink, envelopes, handmade wax seals, and postal stamps as a gift, inviting Chief to share thoughts and book reviews through written letters. Likening it to keeping a shared diary more than making pen pals, Chief has gladly accepted her proposal.

[Dove is delivering mail to the people at the Bureau.]

Dove: Oh, if it isn't Chief! You came at the right time. Guess which of these two letters is for you?

• Prompt: The pink envelope
• Dove: Oh my, this pink one is sealed with a heart sticker. Could it be a love letter? Now, don't be so quick to deny it... What if... it really is for you?
• Dove: 😏😏😏

• Prompt: The blue envelope
• Dove: Out of all these letters, you picked this one... What a meaningful coincidence. Do you really know me so well, or... perhaps it's this message who picked you?
• Dove: 😘😘😘

[Dove receives a letter addressed to her, but instead of opening it right away, she seems to be deliberating over something.]

Dove: Oh, someone wrote a letter to the mail carrier? How should I reply... Haha, this is no easy choice to make... Should I reel them in with some bait, or say something to give them a good scare...

• Prompt: Check the signature maybe?
• Dove: The sender is... Chief of the Minos Bureau of Crisis Control... Oh wow, Chief is personally monitoring even a nobody like Dove. You sure are very serious about your job.
• Dove: 😏😏😏

• Prompt: Open and have a look.
• Dove: "Communicate your true feelings with other." This handwriting... It's you... Is this what you wanted to tell me...?
• Dove: 😖😖😖

⚠ Book Club

Several book-loving Sinners hold regular book club gatherings in the Bureau.

System Notifications: Several book-loving Sinners hold regular book club gatherings in the Bureau. Dove is presenting a worn-out life hack guide, reciting its contents from memory.

System Notifications: Dove: You'll be exposed to radiation if you put your phone next to your pillow. Also, reboiled water contains toxins...

• Prompt: Why does all of this sound rather... questionable?

⚠ Letter Collection

Dove keeps a special collection inside the storage cabinet in her room.

System Notifications: In Dove's storage cabinet lies a stack of yellowed old letters that she's kept for a long time. Every now and then, she takes them out and rereads them carefully.

• Prompt: These must mean a great deal to her.

⚠ The Old Way

Handwritten letters have suddenly become a trend in the Bureau.

System Notifications: Under Dove's encouragement, more and more people in the Bureau have taken up letter writing, making her mail delivery service increasingly prosperous.

• Prompt: That's nice.

Chief: What kind of mail will arrive today? It's quite exciting.

⚠⚠ Plant Terminator

You find Dove crouching in a corner of the greenhouse, staring at several flower pots with visible distress.

System Notifications: You find Dove crouching in a corner of the greenhouse, staring at several flower pots with visible distress.

• Prompt: Go and ask her what happened

Chief: Dove, what's wrong?

Dove: Oh, Chief... Well, you see, I bought two orchid plants last week.

Dove: I've been taking care of them every day, but for some reason they don't seem to be doing well...

System Notifications: As she speaks, Dove points to the two plants at her feet.

System Notifications: Upon closer inspection, you see that almost all the white flowers have fallen off, and the leaves, which should have been a vibrant green, are now yellow and withered, hanging limply from the stems.

Chief: Um... how have you been caring for them?

Dove: I'm following every instruction in the care guide that came with them.

Dove: Orchids need bright light but should avoid direct sunlight, so I've placed them in a shaded corner of the greenhouse.

Dove: I water them twice a week, and I'm using a well-aerated orchid potting mix.

Chief:...That all sounds correct, so what could be the problem?

System Notifications: Dove lets out a sigh and lowers her head dejectedly.

Dove: Sigh, I was never any good at farming back home. Everything I planted either withered or yielded poor harvests, and it was the same with animals. They all somehow escaped from their pens quickly.

Dove: I suppose I just don't have a way with plants and animals... Such a shame, I really liked these orchids...

• Prompt: Comfort her

Chief: Don't worry too much. Why don't we let Sumire take a look at them? They might still be salvageable.

Chief: Next time you take care of plants, you should invite her to join you. She can observe your methods and see if there's anything to adjust. I'm sure she'd be happy to help.

⚠⚠ Strategic Retreat

Sinner Dove appears to have had a confrontation with someone in the photo room.

System Notifications: Supervision System:
Sinner Dove appears to have had a confrontation with someone in the photo room. Go and check?

• Prompt: Yes

System Notifications: You head in the direction indicated by the Supervision System. From a distance, you see an MBCC staff member standing arms akimbo, confronting Dove as she exits the photo room.

Staff Member: There you are at last! What are you doing here? Where are my documents?

Dove: I was just collecting the photos a sender wanted to mail...

Dove: Please calm down first. What documents are you looking for?

Staff Member: Calm down? Sure! But I'm waiting for the Supply Office's receipts and invoices that should have been delivered by noon. Why haven't I received them yet?

System Notifications: Dove blinks and finally seems to comprehend the situation. She bends down and rummages through her messenger bag for quite some time before finally retrieving an envelope stuck at the bottom.

Dove:...

System Notifications: As you begin to understand what's happening and prepare to intervene, Dove beats you to it. Realizing her mistake, she presents the envelope with both hands and bows deeply in apology.

Dove: I'm so sorry, I... I shouldn't have kept you waiting for so long...

Dove: It's just that I've got a huge batch to deliver today. I've been running around non-stop since six in the morning. I haven't even had time for lunch.

Dove: I rushed here as fast as I could, but I still let you down... It's all my fault!

Staff Member: Uh... I was just a bit anxious, since this is part of my job...

System Notifications: Her heartfelt apology and remorseful tone have clearly overwhelmed the young staff member. Yet Dove sniffles and continues.

Dove: Of course, these are no excuses! I'm truly sorry for delaying your work. You have every right to file a complaint against me.

Dove:...In, in fact, you don't need to, I'll do it myself right now! I'll go and get my penalty from Chief! I should be put in the confinement cell!

System Notifications: Dove says vehemently and stamps her feet, turning to head toward your office, but the staff member frantically grabs her arm to stop her.

Staff Member: Wait, it's... it's not that serious! I was just getting impatient. I didn't mean to report you! We're all just trying our best here!

System Notifications: Hearing this, Dove's face lights up with a surprised, endearing smile.

Dove: Thank you for your understanding. I'm so touched... You're such a wonderful person! If only everyone could be as kind as you are.

System Notifications: Dove excuses herself to continue her mail route, leaving the young staff member standing there in a daze, envelope in hand.

Staff Member: Dove has to deliver so many letters every day. She's working so hard. I failed to understand that and was being so harsh to her... Ugh, what a terrible person I am!

Staff Member: Oh right, didn't she say she hasn't had lunch yet? No, she may faint from hunger if she keeps this up. I should go buy her something to eat...

Chief: ...

Chief: Looks like my concerns were completely unnecessary.

⚠⚠⚠ Treasured Belonging

You find Dove washing her bicycle in the Outdoor Activity Area.

System Notifications: It's a pleasant afternoon. In the sunlit Outdoor Activity Area, Dove is washing her bicycle.

• Prompt: Lend a hand

Chief: Dove, washing your bike?

System Notifications: You walk over and simply grab the cleaning cloth from Dove's hand, starting to help her wipe down the bicycle frame.

Dove: Oh, hi, Chief.

Dove: I've got no mail to deliver today, so I finally have some time off. Thought I'd take the opportunity to give my bicycle a wash and oil it up a bit.

System Notifications: Dove gives you an appreciative smile, then removes the chain to soak it in cleaning solution before taking up a brush to clean the dust stuck in the pedals.

System Notifications: This is your first close look at Dove's bicycle, and you notice how old it appears to be. The handlebars and seat are badly worn, and much of the paint has peeled off the frame.

Chief: You've had this bike for a long time, haven't you? Why not get a new one?

Dove: I've been riding this same bike all these years, so I'm used to it now. It still works fine, so there's no need for a new one.

Dove: Besides, this bike... my parents got it for me back then.

Dove: They didn't leave much behind, so I can't really bring myself to replace this bike.

Chief: Ah, I see it now...

Dove: Alright, Chief, thanks for your help. The frame's all cleaned now, and I can handle the rest myself. You should get back to your work.

• Prompt: Leave
• Chief: Chief: All right then, I'll head back now.
• Chief: If you need any help, feel free to come find me anytime.
• System Notifications: After saying goodbye to Dove, you head back to your office, still thinking about her bicycle.
• Chief: Didn't the chain and some of the gears look rusty?
• Chief: I should put in a request with the Supply Office when I get back, get some new parts, and replace them for her next time...

• Prompt: Stay
• Chief: It's no trouble. I don't have much on my schedule today, so I might as well stay and help out.
• Chief: What part needs cleaning next?
• Dove: Well, if you insist, Chief... Would you mind applying some oil to the cleaned chain?
• System Notifications: You spend the entire afternoon working together, finally finishing cleaning the bike.
• System Notifications: As the sun sets, Dove rides her freshly reassembled bicycle across the grass, waving at you with a smile that makes her look like a free little dove.

The town's mail carrier needs a uniform, a wide-brimmed hat, and a messenger bag that never runs out of letters to deliver.

Truth and lies share the same pen that writes the same letter.