Fragments of Feeling

by Faulty Paragon

2B and 9S, on a journey to learn how to hide the emotions they are prohibited to display, told in 26 alphabetized snapshots. Spoilers will be present, so be warned.

11. Chapter 11

Fragments of Feeling #11

-[K]eys-

"Why do we never have the right damned keycard?"

She shrugged; he pouted, the epitome of a petulant child. "2B, aren't you curious about what's in here?"

"Unless it contains the parts we need, no."

The Bunker communication line beeped, revealing an amused Operator 21O. "What is it now, Operator?" 9S groaned, frustrated by 2B's response.

The Operator grinned. "Well, at least you know you'll always have one key."

"And what's that supposed to mean?"

In the distance, 9S could make out Operator 6O's voice calling in glee, "9S has the key to 2B's heart-"

"And that's enough of that," 2B muttered, forcing the comm to shut down.

9S smiled.