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Bunker
Operator, I am returning to the Bunker for a couple of days. Please meet me in my room when it is most convenient for you. I do not wish to intrude during your duties.
-2B
That was the message that 6O got the day prior and she has been excited ever since. It was hard enough to focus on her work as is but, with all the recent images of earthly flowers being sent to her and now the message from 2B, all she could think about was talking to 2B and hear about her adventures from Earth. That also meant that time slowed to a crawl as she was waiting for break to go meet with 2B. During this time, she was making various noises from excitable squeaking to loud groans, much to the annoyance of the other Operators. When it finally came time for her break, she bolted out of her desk and dashed as fast as she could towards 2B’s room.
Thankfully the Bunkers halls were mostly empty save for a few staff members gazing at the Earth below so she didn't slam into anybody. 6O skidded to a stop in front of 2B's door and hunched forward gasping for air. Her “lungs” burned from the sudden sprint, 6O briefly forgetting that her model was not meant go for those kinds of physical activities. She swallowed, stood upright and moved to knock on the door when it suddenly opened.
2B stood outside the door frame, standing over 6O by a few inches. Short, white hair hung loose over her eyes and she was in her standard uniform. The one thing that stood out however was instead of the usual visor that covered her eyes, 2B was wearing a pair of thin framed glasses that perfectly accentuated her eyes. 6O simply blinked while 2B stood awkwardly with a light blush creeping on her face, not a single word was said between the two until 0-42 slowly floated above 2B’s shoulder.
“Observation: units 2B and 6O’s internal systems are rapidly increasing in temperature along with blocking potential traffic of the Bunker. Suggestion: unit 2B should invite unit 6O into her quarters to allow proper cool down as well as allowing free access of the halls.”
“I was getting to that!” 2B hissed at her pod. She took a moment to compose herself before stepping to the side, motioning 6O to enter.
“Please come in.” 2B said with her voice back to a flat tone. 6O couldn't help but, giggle as she walked inside. She had never been inside 2B's room before although all of the private rooms look the same: a single bed, a bookshelf, a screen to access the shop and a window to view the star ocean beyond. She did however feel a bit better now that there was some privacy between the two. 6O quickly spun around and took 2B's hands into her own.
“I'm so glad to see you back 2B! You must have a bunch of stories to tell me! I'm technically on break and I don't get relieved under later on but, I'm sure we can get through them before I have to go back! Also I love your glasses, they make your eyes look so pretty!”
The faintest of smiles formed on 2B's, motioning her pod to come over.
“I don't want to keep you from your work but, I do have a gift for you. Pod”
0-42 opened itself revealing a beautiful white flower that glowed with a faint light. 6O inhaled softly as she recognized the plant.
“Isn't that…”
“A Lunar Tear.” 2B finished the thought. She gently plucked the flower from within her pod.
“Normally flowers would've died immediately upon leaving the atmosphere but, a friend down in the surface gave me some assistance.”
6O's eyes were drawn to the Lunar Tear, seemingly mesmerized by it's beauty.
“Humans often linked these flowers into crowns and wore them as accessories. I wanted to do something similar.”
2B slowly lifted the flower and slid it into 60’s hair.
“Beautiful” 2B whispered softly, heat once again formed on both of their faces. 6O turned to face the glass behind her to look at her reflection.
“Aw, 2B I love it! Thank you so much!”
“No need to thank me. I know how much you love the fauna below and I simply thought too--” 6O leaned in for a kiss, cutting off 2B’s words midway through. The normally stoic android was caught off guard but, offered no resistance, giving into the sweet embrace. 6O pulled away and she could see how red 2B was in the face.
The android struggled to find any words, too flustered to make an attempt to form a sentence. Once more 0-42 floated above 2B’s shoulders.
“Observation: As unit 2B will be staying in the Bunker for the next two days, unit 6O will not be required to monitor her daily.
Suggestion: unit 6O should return to unit 2B’s quarters after her shift and then spend the following two days with her as to further improve relations and to provide better assistance on future missions.”
2B shot a murderous glare at her pod all while 6O looked at 0-42 with amusement.
“When did your pod become such a good wingman 2B?”
“I don’t know but, it's becoming a distraction” 2B sighed before turning her gaze back to 6O, eyes softening.
“But, I would not mind if you could come back to my room when your duties are done. If that’s okay with you?”
6O smiled widely underneath her veil, “That can be arranged.”
“Then I’ll see you tonight.” 2B said, her smile much more noticeable this time.