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// A Day with Pascal Part 1 
// Story: Nier: The Last Human 
// by StardustSprinkle 
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"You feeling better?" Popola asks as Sunset pants for air: "You don't look too good."
"I am fine," Sunset says, putting her weight on her spear: "I am not tired, just..."
"Having flashbacks?" Devola asks: "I am sorry. We don't know it's that bad. Some caretaker we are."
"Don't blame yourself for anything," Sunset responds, forcing a smile on her face: "It's not your fault. I try to hide it from others. You guys are the first ones to find out."
"Why don't we take a break?" A2 adds: "You look pale."
"It's a bit dangerous to rest out here," Devola says: "With all the machines roaming around? No, not a good idea."
"But I don't think Sunset can go on like this," Popola says: "WIth insufficient food intake, she would suffer some serious malfunction soon."
"I can carry her," A2 says, kneeling: "Here, get on my back."
"I'll do it," Devola says: "A2 is the only fighting type amount us. So it would be nice if she can get her hands free."
"Sounds good," Sunset replies: "Thank you, girls. That means a lot."
"Fine with me," A2 stands up: "We can take a break in Pascal's village."
"Sounds like a plan," Sunset says while getting on Devola's back.
"Ok, let's go," Devola says: "We are getting you something to eat in the village."
"I can take a trip to the Forest Kingdom," A2 says: "They got all kinds of stuff out there."
"You sure knows a lot," Popola says: "Do they have eggs?"
"Engel eggs. They are huge but surprisingly delicious," A2 replies: "I didn't spend all those time up there for nothing."
"Great, can you get perhaps one?" Devola says: "Eggs are great sources of...I mean, eggs are good for you in general."
"It's ok, Devola," Sunset says: "You really don't have to worry about it. I know you are gonna say that eggs are great sources of sodium."
"Listen, Sunset," Popola puts on her serious face: "I know it's hard for you, but you do need to have enough sodium intake daily. I know you can't eat salt, but you need to have some sodium in one form or another."
"Roger that," Sunset responds: "I'll try."
"Roger, huh?"
"What?"
"Nothing, it's just..." Popola tries to hold back laughter: "I've never heard you say that. You know, roger that?"
"Oh, that," Sunset scratches her head: "People around me say that all the time. So it might be nice if I start to do that as well."
"People, eh?" Devola says: "You know, we are not people."
"What's the difference?" Sunset smiles: "I really don't see a difference between androids and humans."
"We are here," A2 stops: "Get your weapons ready and prepare yourself for battle."
"A2!" Popola says with a pained look: "They are our allies!"
"But they are machines," A2 claims with a cold dead tone: "They are unpredictable and dangerous." 
"I am sorry," Sunset apologizes: "You went through so much. I am sorry for everything. I know you don't want to stay around machines. We can..."
"Enough. No need to apologize. I can deal with it." A2 cuts Sunset off before walking straight into the settlement. 



"It's not so bad, now is it?" Devola asks, putting Sunset down on the ground: "Told you that Pascal is different from others."
"Whatever," A2 rolls her eyes: "I have to get a fuel filter if I don't want to break down in the middle of a battle."
"I am pretty sure he will help," Popola says while attending Sunset: "He is quite friendly."
"Actually, I kind of want to meet him," Sunset says: "If it's not too much trouble."
"I am not so sure about it," A2 comments: "It's hard to know what a machine is thinking."
"A2 is partially right," Devola adds: "Although Pascal is more stable than others, it would serve you best to take a little break before eating something."
"I am good," Sunset stands up: "It wouldn't hurt to just have a small conversation with him."
"But..."
"It's going to be fine," Sunset pets Devola's shoulder: "I will be fine."
"Well, if you insist," Popola answers: "But we are following you."
"Then let's get done to it," A2 adds: "He's right up that ladder."
"Hello!" Pascal greets Sunset's squad as they ascend the ladder: "How can I help you?"
"A2 need something," Sunset turns around, looking at A2: "RIght?"
A2 nods.
"So, what do you need?" Pascal asks: "Well?". However, it's a bit hard to get an answer as A2 refuses to talk.
"A fuel filter," Sunset sighs: "Her old one is filled with sand, and she needs a new one. Right?"
A2 nods again, looking away from Pascal.
"Oh, I see," Pascal replies: "Sorry, but I don't have one for now. But I can make one if you have a rigid tree bark."
"A what?" Sunset questions: "What do you need again?"
"I know it sounds bizarre," Pascal says: "But it's not the first I've done it."
"It works," Popola says.
"And lasts a long time," Devola adds.
"Ooooook," Sunset says, handing a rigid tree bark she picked up along the way: "Then here it is. I almost can't believe how amazing 100th-century technology is."
"Great, I will make it now." Pascal took over the material and flew upwards into a place unknown.
"He can fly?" A2 says, after observing the whole process.
"Apparently," Sunset shrugs: "Why don't you stick around for a while after he's back? I like it here."
"I'll go get some eggs," A2 turns around before descending the ladder: "And I'll be back soon."
"This place looks nice!' Sunset says, looking around: "I really want to get to know it here!"
"Don't worry, Pascal is a nice guy," Popola says: "He will show you around."
"I am back!" 
"Oh, hello!" Sunset waves as Pascal land: "A2 is off to collect some food and's gonna be back in a moment."
"Oh, ok," Pascal hands Sunset the newly made filter: "Do you guys want to stay and look around?"
"Of course," Sunset puts the filter into her pocket: "Why don't we wait until A2's back? I am not sure if she wants to stay."