indigo

No thanks.

Hm... I vaguely remember running into somebody on my way to the Medical Department, and they brought me here...

It was Operator Irene. She brought you in and left just as quickly.

Irene. Irene...

The Inquisitor?!

Right, it's the young—

Excuse me for a moment!

Hey, you just got up! You should take it easy—Where are you even going?!

P-Phew... I'm still feeling a little dizzy...

No, I have to hurry—

Irene?

You're quick to recover.

It's true that I am more resistant to toxins—No, that's not what I wanted to talk about!

Irene, please don't blame Blue Poison and Glaucus. They didn't do it on purpose!

(Sighs)

I was the one who drank Glaucus's drink by mistake. I'm the one to blame!

(Sighs even more heavily)

Operator Indigo... I suggest you go back to Medical to rest a little longer.

Huh...? Why?

It seems your head isn't quite clear yet. You're obviously conflating me with whatever distorted image you have of the Inquisitors.

Huh...?

They already told me how you drank something meant for Operator Glaucus.

While it might perk her up because of her resistance to toxins, most people would be poisoned just by coming into contact with it.

Besides, there was that hair stylist who was sparking nonstop the whole time as witness. I have no doubt that this was nothing but an unfortunate little accident.

So... they're safe, right?

What do I do with you...?

I'm an operator of Rhodes Island now. Even if you <i>were</i> intentionally poisoned, I don't have the authority to judge them on my own.

As both a Rhodes Island operator and an Iberian, I'm sure you know this, don't you?

Ugh...

S-Sorry.

It's okay. As long as you understand.

Now, you were just poisoned. You really should go back and get some rest.

Okay...

Huh?

Anything else?

There are some lake blue cake crumbs on your lips.

This... It was my duty to investigate the truth. I had to make sure...

Really?

Ugh.

(Quietly) At least... that's what I was thinking for the first slice.

(Quietly) Of course, the stylist was on the verge of tears when she recommended it to me. That played a role, too.

I see.

You may not like it when I put it like this, but you are... rather different from most other Inquisitors I've met.

Really?

Most Iberian Inquisitors I'm familiar with try their best to avoid contact with the Ægir, even if they know they're innocent.

I admit I may be a bit of a special case in this regard.

However, if I ever uncover any evil lurking here, I will personally see it eradicated.

What about you, Operator Indigo?

Me?

I want to hear what you think about all this. As a Rhodes Island operator or as an Iberian. Doesn't matter.

Why, not much at all, really. All I know is that both of them are my friends, and I don't want to see them wrongfully accused because of me.

I like your answer.

Goodbye, Operator Indigo. I enjoyed our conversation.

Goodbye, Irene—

Hold on, that fragrance...

Did Goldenglow recommend you the same hair mask?