[Please A2-senpai, teach 2B the ways of being a hobo!!
Which is to say that 2B's been going a few days of avoiding 9S and basically everyone at this point. She's still working on fixing up the abandoned house, but she hasn't actually rested there in days. Instead she's been hanging around various outside locations on the island, like in the forest or by the lagoons. It's not like they really need a comfortable location to rest anyways, or even rest in general.
Today, she's high up in a tree, sitting on a branch and resting her back against the trunk. She hasn't really felt comfortable seeing much of anyone. But it's easy to pick up when someone else comes through the area, and it's even easier to tell that it's A2. They might not have their pods here, but those identification markers are still there.
... She's not sure why she calls out to her. Maybe it seems impolite not to. Maybe just because she wants to get to know A2 better. Maybe because she wants to talk to someone, anyone, even if it wouldn't be something important.
Maybe because, more than anyone, A2 knows what it's like to be alone. None of them might actually be so here, but she's felt it more than ever as of late.]
A2. [A pause, like she doesn't know what she even meant to say from here, and then simply:] Hello.
[ not long after she was reactivated, 9S had offered her maintenance and in turn, she had offered to help with rebuilding the abandoned house. they had reached a sort of understanding; A2 wouldn't go so far as to suggest things were fine between them, their violent past still lingered, stretching out endlessly between them. but this was a step in bridging the gap, and it was somewhat of a relief to her, to finally be able to speak without the endless fighting and anguish.
but even so, A2 had been alone for so long that staying in one area surrounded by others was still something she wasn't really ready for yet. the forest is comfortable and familiar; despite anemone's offer, she never did use that extra room at the resistance camp, opting to remain outside. old habits, like programming, never really fade in the end.
the forest is big, but A2 had explored nearly all of it for lack of anything else to do. she was aware of 2B's prolonged presence, but had never actively sought her out, unsure of what to say. her history with 2B was not as wrought with strife as her history with 9S, but it's still strange to see her alive and well. but it seems like 2B saves her the trouble this time. ]
Hey. [ she looks up at 2B from her position on the forest floor, shifting her weight to rest one hand on her hip. her stance is loose and relaxed, a sign of neutrality. ] You're alone?
[ she's noticed 9S hasn't been around lately. odd, considering how she'd never seen them apart since they all ended up here. ]
[She knows why it would be strange. It's almost rare for one to be without the other. Even now, he's almost doggedly trying to keep her company, which is part of why she's so high up right now. This location would take him just a little longer to reach, and thus give time for her to leave if need be.
... Which is what it comes down to, in the end. There isn't really anywhere to run on this lone island, but that doesn't make for lack of trying on her end. It's simply easier right now to not be by 9S's side. It hurts less. So she's running.]
I just wanted to be, for a bit. [For the last few days, really. Maybe for a while longer. This isn't A2's problem though, nor is it one she should be concerned with. She's not sure the other android would want to hear about it anyways.
Having carried her burdens by herself for so long, she doesn't know how to carry them any other way.]
[ A2 watches her, considering her words for a moment. if she truly wanted to be alone from everyone, she wouldn't have gotten her attention. the only conclusion A2 can come up with is that she's avoiding 9S, for what reason, she doesn't know.
she weighs her options but eventually settles for scaling the tree, landing on a branch next to 2B. she draws one knee up and seems content to just sit in silence for a while, at least until she speaks up again. ]
You told me to let you know if I ever needed anything. [ she still doesn't expect it even now after 2B said it. she'd been alone for so long, carried the weight of her guilt for years, that she'd forgotten what it was like to have someone she could rely on. it's unfamiliar, but not unwelcome. ] It goes both ways.
[ she would never push; it's not how she is. but the offer is there, at least. ]
[ there's a flicker of surprise on her end, mostly because she wasn't expecting jude to contact her. she never expects anyone to contact her, honestly. ]
[ and that's all she sends before making her way over. which, doesn't take her long at all, considering what she is. she drops down quietly a few feet away from the meadow, slowing her approach when she sees jude. ]
[ there's no point in lying, 9S could easily end up tracking her again himself. and a part of her thinks it's better for 2B to go back anyway. sooner rather than later. ]
She's been staying around the forest. She's fine.
[ well. as fine as she can be, given the circumstances. ]
[9S surely asked right after clothes shopping that he be allowed to modify A2's new apparel to be equipped with a heat sink and other such useful features, but that outfit returns with a little something more.
Folded neatly in the bag he returns A2's new outfit in is a set of silk pajamas in lilac with the YoRHa insignia neatly embroidered on the back.
The style matches 2B's, and he hopes the gesture bespeaks a simple reality: despite their past, the three of them are YoRHa]
[ jude knows a2 doesn't spend much time in her apartment, but surely she has to come back sometime, and there's a gift in a box with a big ribbon on it waiting for her.
in it is a grey scarf — he wasn't sure what color to go with, so he went with something neutral — with a little kitten design stitched into it. paired along with it is a note in neat cursive that reads:
dear a2,
i decided to knit you something to match with 2b and 9s. it's a scarf to keep you warm this season. if i had the time, i would have knit you a sweater and then some — i worry about you walking around like that when it's so cold, but... regardless, i hope this counts for something, and i hope you're able to get some use out of it.
seriously, though. stay warm! don't make me worry about you!
[ A2 will find a set of four mini white flower hair clips... for her beautiful hair! 2B will also be receiving a similar gift. Because Sophie thinks they're both just that gorgeous.
[The next time A2 stops by her room, she'll find a (Sunsu-version) card addressed to her. 2B knows that A2 doesn't use the room often and that it'd be easier to just call out to her, but she thinks it might be a little strange to do so for just a card. She's no expert when it comes to gift giving after all.
Regardless, the inside of the card has a message for A2 in 2B's neat, simple handwriting.
To A2,
Happy Sunsu. I'm glad you're here. Thank you for everything.
A2. I'm sorry if this question seems odd, but... If you were going to throw someone a birthday celebration, what would you do?
[She's, surprisingly, already done getting a birthday gift for someone, but she wants to do something more than just that for 9S' birthday. She just doesn't have any idea what. Hence, this random question...]
[ okay, but the problem is that A2 doesn't know the first thing about birthday celebrations.
she's aware of 9S' birthday thanks to 2B's memories, so the question isn't as random as it seems at first. but there's a bit of a delay in response as A2 tries to figure out how to answer this. ]
... Probably do something that they'd like to do. [ which, in 9S' case, probably means spending time with 2B. ] Is there anything he likes or has always wanted to do, but never got the chance to?
... I'm not sure honestly. We've already gone t-shopping and multiple times at that. I don't know if there's anything else he's always wanted to do.
[It makes her very aware of how despite how well she thinks she knows 9S, she's not sure on things like his interests and hobbies outside of general things. Maybe they're small matters, but after everything, she feels like she should know.]
[ that's true. she even went with them on one of those times. 9S seemed to enjoy himself a lot, and it was nice to be able to do something like that for once. ]
It seemed like as long as it was with you, it doesn't really matter what you were doing. Spending time with you was enough.
... If you can't think of something he's always wanted to do, maybe you could both do something new together.
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action / day 119
Which is to say that 2B's been going a few days of avoiding 9S and basically everyone at this point. She's still working on fixing up the abandoned house, but she hasn't actually rested there in days. Instead she's been hanging around various outside locations on the island, like in the forest or by the lagoons. It's not like they really need a comfortable location to rest anyways, or even rest in general.
Today, she's high up in a tree, sitting on a branch and resting her back against the trunk. She hasn't really felt comfortable seeing much of anyone. But it's easy to pick up when someone else comes through the area, and it's even easier to tell that it's A2. They might not have their pods here, but those identification markers are still there.
... She's not sure why she calls out to her. Maybe it seems impolite not to. Maybe just because she wants to get to know A2 better. Maybe because she wants to talk to someone, anyone, even if it wouldn't be something important.
Maybe because, more than anyone, A2 knows what it's like to be alone. None of them might actually be so here, but she's felt it more than ever as of late.]
A2. [A pause, like she doesn't know what she even meant to say from here, and then simply:] Hello.
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but even so, A2 had been alone for so long that staying in one area surrounded by others was still something she wasn't really ready for yet. the forest is comfortable and familiar; despite anemone's offer, she never did use that extra room at the resistance camp, opting to remain outside. old habits, like programming, never really fade in the end.
the forest is big, but A2 had explored nearly all of it for lack of anything else to do. she was aware of 2B's prolonged presence, but had never actively sought her out, unsure of what to say. her history with 2B was not as wrought with strife as her history with 9S, but it's still strange to see her alive and well. but it seems like 2B saves her the trouble this time. ]
Hey. [ she looks up at 2B from her position on the forest floor, shifting her weight to rest one hand on her hip. her stance is loose and relaxed, a sign of neutrality. ] You're alone?
[ she's noticed 9S hasn't been around lately. odd, considering how she'd never seen them apart since they all ended up here. ]
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[She knows why it would be strange. It's almost rare for one to be without the other. Even now, he's almost doggedly trying to keep her company, which is part of why she's so high up right now. This location would take him just a little longer to reach, and thus give time for her to leave if need be.
... Which is what it comes down to, in the end. There isn't really anywhere to run on this lone island, but that doesn't make for lack of trying on her end. It's simply easier right now to not be by 9S's side. It hurts less. So she's running.]
I just wanted to be, for a bit. [For the last few days, really. Maybe for a while longer. This isn't A2's problem though, nor is it one she should be concerned with. She's not sure the other android would want to hear about it anyways.
Having carried her burdens by herself for so long, she doesn't know how to carry them any other way.]
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she weighs her options but eventually settles for scaling the tree, landing on a branch next to 2B. she draws one knee up and seems content to just sit in silence for a while, at least until she speaks up again. ]
You told me to let you know if I ever needed anything. [ she still doesn't expect it even now after 2B said it. she'd been alone for so long, carried the weight of her guilt for years, that she'd forgotten what it was like to have someone she could rely on. it's unfamiliar, but not unwelcome. ] It goes both ways.
[ she would never push; it's not how she is. but the offer is there, at least. ]
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sorry for the delay!
GRIPS YOUR SHOULDERS it's okay!!
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I'll get right to the point. I have a few things I wanted to talk to you about. Is it okay if we meet up somewhere for a little while?
But if you're busy...
[ the last thing he wants to do is disturb her. ]
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[ there's a flicker of surprise on her end, mostly because she wasn't expecting jude to contact her. she never expects anyone to contact her, honestly. ]
I'm not busy. Where do you want to meet?
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How about the meadow? The one with the transparent flowers.
[ jude quite likes it there, for reasons he'll get into soon enough. ]
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[ and that's all she sends before making her way over. which, doesn't take her long at all, considering what she is. she drops down quietly a few feet away from the meadow, slowing her approach when she sees jude. ]
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1/2
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1/2 also....
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[A few days of elusive 2B is a few too many, so he thinks to compare notes. Just to make sure she's okay]
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I'm not busy. Need something?
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Have you seen 2B around?
She's been kind of...scarce.
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[ there's no point in lying, 9S could easily end up tracking her again himself. and a part of her thinks it's better for 2B to go back anyway. sooner rather than later. ]
She's been staying around the forest. She's fine.
[ well. as fine as she can be, given the circumstances. ]
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telepathy - i'm finally here aaaaaaaaaahhh
A2! There's something I want to show you!
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sophie sure sounds excited though. ]
Sure. [ she's assuming sophie wants to show her in person, so: ] Where are you?
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At the apartments. I can meet you outside.
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[ and soon enough, A2 is there in no time at all, slowing her approach once she sees sophie. ]
Hey.
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sunsu
Folded neatly in the bag he returns A2's new outfit in is a set of silk pajamas in lilac with the YoRHa insignia neatly embroidered on the back.
The style matches 2B's, and he hopes the gesture bespeaks a simple reality: despite their past, the three of them are YoRHa]
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in it is a grey scarf — he wasn't sure what color to go with, so he went with something neutral — with a little kitten design stitched into it. paired along with it is a note in neat cursive that reads:
dear a2,
i decided to knit you something to match with 2b and 9s. it's a scarf to keep you warm this season. if i had the time, i would have knit you a sweater and then some — i worry about you walking around like that when it's so cold, but... regardless, i hope this counts for something, and i hope you're able to get some use out of it.
seriously, though. stay warm! don't make me worry about you!
i hope i'll see you soon.
yours truly,
jude
his work here is done. ]
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The note simply says, "To A2. From Sophie." ]
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Regardless, the inside of the card has a message for A2 in 2B's neat, simple handwriting.
To A2,
Happy Sunsu. I'm glad you're here. Thank you for everything.
From,
2B
telepathy / day 196
[She's, surprisingly, already done getting a birthday gift for someone, but she wants to do something more than just that for 9S' birthday. She just doesn't have any idea what. Hence, this random question...]
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she's aware of 9S' birthday thanks to 2B's memories, so the question isn't as random as it seems at first. but there's a bit of a delay in response as A2 tries to figure out how to answer this. ]
... Probably do something that they'd like to do. [ which, in 9S' case, probably means spending time with 2B. ] Is there anything he likes or has always wanted to do, but never got the chance to?
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[It makes her very aware of how despite how well she thinks she knows 9S, she's not sure on things like his interests and hobbies outside of general things. Maybe they're small matters, but after everything, she feels like she should know.]
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It seemed like as long as it was with you, it doesn't really matter what you were doing. Spending time with you was enough.
... If you can't think of something he's always wanted to do, maybe you could both do something new together.
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