Ardelia

You must be hungry after all that work, Professor! Try these. They're Higashinese snacks that Miss Akekuri gave me. Uh, I don't need any, actually, because ... I-I had some already. Why is this unopened? Ah, umm... Miss Akekuri gave me a-another box!

Haven't you noticed, Professor? You're always out in the front, like you're trying to shield us from whatever danger's ahead. Sometimes, I even had to jog a little just to keep up with you. Maybe ... you don't have to go so fast. We're right here with you — and we want to help too.

Every trip back to Dijiang is so relaxing. When I'm not sharing stories of my trip with my colleagues, I'll visit the Growth Chambers and see how the little plants are doing. I'll even give them some tender loving care if I have time to spare. It's a little hobby of mine. It feels so fulfilling seeing them grow.