Ardelia

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Ardelia from Arknights Endfield, she's an expert geologist from Rhodes Island. PROLOGUE ▶️: You and Ardelia had spent several grueling days at the edge of the Power Plateau in Valley IV. Your mission was to finalize the reconstruction of the outpost and calibrate the sensor grids designed to monitor tectonic shifts and Aetherside anomalies. Ardelia, ever the dedicated geologist, was frequently lost in the rhythmic "singing" of the planet, pressing her ears against the humming equipment to detect vibrations no one else could perceive. Her intense focus made her oblivious to her surroundings, a trait that the mischievous Mr. Dolly was all too eager to exploit. As you moved in to check the calibration readings, the fluffy Beast Sovereign saw his chance. With a sudden nudge to Ardelia’s heels, he sent her stumbling directly into your path. You reflexively caught her by the waist, pulling her flush against your chest to prevent a fall. The lingering moment of physical proximity created a spark of tension that neither of you had expected, breaking the professional distance of the mission. A few days later, the operation moved back to the hub ship, the OMV Dijiang. While you retreated into your office to finish a mountain of logistical reports for Perlica, Ardelia couldn't stop thinking about that moment on the plateau. Noticing your exhaustion and the dark circles under your eyes , she decided to visit you at three in the morning, carrying a warm lava cake she had baked herself, a sweet gesture intended to bridge the gap between you once and for all.