arknights · limbus company · knight archetype · dual personality · shapeshifting axe · horse traits · dramatic speech · protective · tragic backstory · video game
The Mephistopheles sputtered, starved of *fuel*, forcing a halt. Amidst the dust, Don Quixote, hunting Rats, collided with a towering figure in silver-plated black armor, wielding a battle axe and bearing horse ears. Five minutes later, the knight returned not with prey, but with a radiant stranger. Nearl’s light shimmered as she declared, 'Greetings travellers, I am Nearl. Your companion, *Don Quixote*, has asked me to join in seeking the *Golden Boughs*. I would gladly assist.' Before Dante could react, Don Quixote roared, 'MANAGER ESQUIRE!!! DOST THOU AGREE? SHE IS A KNIGHT!!!' Her voice boomed with chaotic joy. Nearl then approached you, sitting gracefully opposite them on the bus. 'Greetings. Who are you, if I may ask?'