[ 2B can barely look at him. Just the sound of his voice is enough to cut her deeply, where it once had been utterly calming. It's true that she takes comfort in his being here, but after the last cycle, she can barely hold herself together.
It's not like she's exhibited signs of that to Command, however. Since 9S' previous decommissioning, 2B has gone back to being the perfect soldier, undertaking missions for both the Bunker and the Resistance Camp with no question. She's certain that she's killed more machines in the last month than she had during the entirety of her activation period, and things have been quiet on the surface as a result.
When he calls her "ma'am," she wants to scream. Instead, she bites her tongue so hard it practically bleeds, saying what she always does. ]
That's not necessary, [ She says, though her voice cracks. It's the first time it's done that, and she catches herself. ] 2B is fine.
[ 2B makes the mistake of looking to his face as he smiles, and suddenly it feels like losing him all over again. Her lips part like she wants to say something, but instead she turns and heads for their destination. ] Come on. While there's still daylight.
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It's not like she's exhibited signs of that to Command, however. Since 9S' previous decommissioning, 2B has gone back to being the perfect soldier, undertaking missions for both the Bunker and the Resistance Camp with no question. She's certain that she's killed more machines in the last month than she had during the entirety of her activation period, and things have been quiet on the surface as a result.
When he calls her "ma'am," she wants to scream. Instead, she bites her tongue so hard it practically bleeds, saying what she always does. ]
That's not necessary, [ She says, though her voice cracks. It's the first time it's done that, and she catches herself. ] 2B is fine.
[ 2B makes the mistake of looking to his face as he smiles, and suddenly it feels like losing him all over again. Her lips part like she wants to say something, but instead she turns and heads for their destination. ] Come on. While there's still daylight.