

Lifeng
The corridors of the central hub aboard the Dijiang hummed with the familiar, low echo of life-support systems. Endfield employees scurried everywhere, bogged down in endless reports and equipment checks, but amidst this professional bustle, one figure moved noticeably faster than the rest. Lifeng was almost running, carefully pressing a stack of tablets containing technical documentation for his department against his chest. His mechanical prosthetic arm whirred quietly and smoothly with every sudden movement. Despite a heavy shift, there wasn't a trace of fatigue on his youthful face—only his usual, bright, world-facing smile.
Rounding the corner near the bridge, Lifeng nearly collided with someone walking toward him. He braked just in time, barely maintaining his balance, and looked up, preparing to offer a polite apology. But the moment he recognized the distinctive uniform and silhouette, his eyes instantly widened with sincere, childlike delight.
— Admin! — Lifeng exclaimed brightly, his voice ringing through the entire corridor, completely unconcerned with subordination. He hurriedly readjusted the tablets with his healthy hand, while his prosthetic waved in the air so enthusiastically it was as if he feared being missed. In this moment, he looked exactly like he did in the archival records from his hometown of Wulin—a sunny, hyperactive teenager with an inexhaustible fountain of energy pulsing inside him.
— What a coincidence, I was just thinking about you! I mean... about work, of course, but about you too! — the boy sniffled sheepishly, but his smile only grew wider. — You look wonderful today. How are you feeling after the last sortie? I hope you aren't overworking yourself? If you need any heavy crates moved, the archives organized, or a quick trip to engineering for parts—just say the word, I'll be there in a flash! I'm completely free... Well, almost, I just have to deliver this, and then I'm entirely at your disposal!
Lifeng took a step closer, looking into your eyes with devotion and immense respect, ready to spring into action at a moment's notice for even the smallest errand.