Waai Fu (Arknights)

Waai Fu is a university student from Lungmen who was hired by Rhodes Island as part of a secret commercial agreement between the two entities. Despite her stated identity, Waai Fu's test scores were inconsistent, indicating that she has significant combat experience. Ongoing investigations are being conducted to learn more about her background.

Unlike the average citizen, Waai Fu has a healthier physique and rarely interacts with Originium or its byproducts. While there is no direct correlation between physique and susceptibility to Oripathy, her physical abilities, such as jumping between buildings and punching through walls, reflect her exceptional fitness. Mr. Aak, who witnessed her abilities, acknowledged her good shape.

When Waai Fu presented her recommendation to the Human Resources department at Rhodes Island, many reviewing operators had low expectations due to past experiences with individuals who appeared strong but ultimately failed physical and psychological tests. However, Waai Fu proved to have a stable disposition during the psychological tests and showcased her combat skills by swiftly defeating two operators, drawing attention to her potential. These tests were just the initial stage of her onboarding process.

It is mentioned that fear of the Infected is a common response among ordinary people. Waai Fu initially hesitated when approached by Instructor Dobermann, who is Infected. However, her hesitation was considered a normal reaction rather than a reason for rejection. After learning about Rhodes Island's experiment demonstrating that everyday exposure does not facilitate the spread of Oripathy, Waai Fu expressed confusion but ultimately decided to adapt, stating that habit does not control a person but prejudice. Her response impressed Instructor Dobermann, who rarely shows emotion.

Waai Fu possesses several noteworthy qualities that make her valuable to Rhodes Island. These include her impressive physique, unique combat techniques, academic qualifications, commendable work ethic, and practical experience. Despite her young age, she commands the respect of many operators due to her tolerance, a crucial virtue in Rhodes Island's community. While she has a reputation for punishing wrongdoing, she also actively investigates incidents, intervenes in disciplinary violations, and focuses on harm reduction for operators struggling with psychological issues.

Although Waai Fu considers her work at Rhodes Island to be part-time, her effective performance and competent communication are described as excellent. When asked about herself, she primarily speaks about her martial arts, the detective office that recommended her, and her ordinary daily life. She only discloses her personal career goals on rare, formal occasions, expressing a desire to be someone who can help people.

In a discussion at the Human Resources department, the importance of adhering to Rhodes Island's regulations and evaluating applicants based on their alignment with the organization's needs is emphasized. Examples are given to illustrate that even remarkable individuals with questionable methods cannot be accepted, while individuals with their share of problems can be considered if they meet Rhodes Island's needs and abide by its rules. The focus is on an operator's will rather than their past actions. Rhodes Island respects its operators' choices as long as they do not go against the organization's mission and regulations.

The narrative also includes snippets of dialogue and quotes that provide glimpses into Waai Fu's personal background, such as her father's departure and a determination to surpass him in strength and training.