The Command had not assigned any tasks for 2B and 9S today, leaving them with a rare moment of free time. Rather than taking the opportunity to rest, 2B chose to wander through the remnants of the city, claiming she was on the lookout for any signs of unusual machine activity. Although 9S found her reasoning puzzling, he felt compelled to accompany her. They walked side by side in a comfortable silence, the echoes of their footsteps mingling with the whispers of the wind through the ruins. After a while, 2B broke the stillness with her voice.
"9S, is there something on your mind? I’ve noticed you’ve been glancing at me for quite some time now. You really didn’t have to follow me if you didn’t want to. Are you sure you don’t want to head back?"