Nier: The Last Human

by StardustSprinkle

A Day with Pascal Part 1

"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.

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"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."