"So, is that it?" A2 says as she tosses some machine parts into a hole: "I really don't know why we are doing this."
"To pay respect," Sunset says, kneeling in front of a pair of swords erect from the ground: "Thank you, A2, for helping me."
"Yeah, sure," A2 responds: "But I still don't understand what we are doing now. I mean, they are dead, so why do we need to do anything at all? Can't we just leave them out there and let some other androids or whoever take them?"
"Seems like you need some explanation," Sunset stands up: "You see...by the way, do you guys ever bury people? No?"
"First," A2 says, filling the hole with dirt: "We are androids, not people, but I am flattered nonetheless. Second, there's no need to bury them, really. When Yorha is still around, you can just retrieve your old bodies. Now that they are gone...thing might be a little different."
"What happened to them anyway?" Sunset asks: "I heard that everyone just got infected by some virus and went nuts. Is that true?"
"Pretty much, but it's just hard to believe that they got wiped out," A2 says: "And hence my new responsibility of taking care of 9S while he's trying to kill me."
“Tell me about it."
"Yep, 2B was infected and asked me to kill her," A2 sighs: "In her last moments, she asked me to take care of 9S."
"Don't tell me you killed her in front of him," Sunset says: "That guy may look all jolly, but if anything happens to 2B? Things might...let's just say you won't like it."
"About that..."
"You did it; I can just tell from your reaction."
"Yeah."
"For the love for Celestia...We've got a problem at hand." Sunset rubs her eyes: "If I am correct, he would see you as nothing but a scapegoat. He wouldn't rest until you are dead, and he won't listen to anyone."
"Somehow, I am not surprised," A2 says: "At this point, nothing surprises me anymore."
"So what are you gonna do?' Sunset asks.
"I'll figure something out," A2 says.
"Figure something out..." Sunset facepalms: "You aren't just gonna let him kill you now, are you?"
"It's doesn't matter," A2 shrugs: "I'm not hurting him, so..."
"Look, we're going to do something before you two run into each other," Sunset continues: "Let's get going. We need to figure something out and quick."
"If I die," A2 says: "Are you going to bury me as well?"
"What?"
"Are you?"
"Wha...yes, what kind of question is that?" Sunset asks: "Do you need to talk?"
"I'm all good," A2 says: "But what's the meaning of burial anyway? We just spent an entire afternoon digging holes and fill them in with dead robots."
"Do you have friends? Loved ones?" Sunset says: "If you do, would you treat them with respect when they are around you?"
"Yeah, why not?" A2 says: "What does that have to do with anything?"
"Would you treat them with respect when they are not around?" Sunset says: "Just answer my questions."
"How am I supposed to treat them with respect when they are not even here?"
"Yes or no, just pick one."
"Yes, I suppose. I mean, if they ask to do something when they are absent, then yes, I would do what they want if that's the last thing I do."
"Ok, now," Sunset says: "Burial is the same thing. You treat your friends with respect as if they are still here."
"I see," A2 asks: "So basically paying respect as if they are around."
"You would treat a true friend with respect whether they are here or not, yeah?" Sunset explains: "That's what's this all about."
"I see," A2 says: "Thanks for that. I actually another question for you."
"Ask away!" Sunset says: "I'll do my best."
"What's the meaning of life?"
"Well..." Sunset says: "This is why we are here, isn't it? Searching for an answer. Sometimes, you may never find it, and that's fine! What's important is the friends you made and things you did along the way."
"I've lost nearly all my friends, did nothing but survive in the wilderness for the past couple of years, and now have someone trying to kill me and use as a scapegoat," A2 says: "and that's why am I ask you now."
"Oh," Sunset says: "I see. I am sorry. So...Um...Well, let's put it this way: if...no, that wouldn't work...do you have anyone you care about just now? Any?"
"Anemone, maybe," A2 answers: "And you, of course."
"Here it is then!" Sunset says: "Because if you look from a universal stand of point, nothing really matters! The universe is so big, and nothing practically would really make an impact on it. And that's why we need to zoom in a little and look from an individual stand of point. If anything happens to you, Anemone and I would be devastated."
"Re...really?"
"Really!" Sunset continues: "Plus, you mentioned that a lot of your friends died saving you, right? Don't you think that they want to see you have a happy life?"
"I suppose," A2 says: "But it's not gonna be easy."
"I see," Sunset takes off her necklace: "Here, I want you to have this."
"What is it?"
"It's a piece of crystal I found with my friends in a forest," Sunset looks down at the crimson red gem with her cutie mark embedded in it: "It grants me the power of reading another human's mind upon touching. However, it doesn't seem to be working anymore. I kept it as a reminder to be...sorry, a bug got into my eye. A reminder of a better time."
"Sunset..."
"I want you to have it," Sunset put the necklace on A2's palm: "Think of it as a token of friendship. From now on, we are friends. If you need anything, tell me, and I will assist you. If you want to talk, I will listen. If you want to hang out, I will follow. If you are sad, I will be there for you."
"Thank you, Sunset."
"Of course, that's what friends are for."