Privaty/Episode2

## Ways of Pleasing People

Privaty
Commander
Anis
Rapi
Neon
Milk
Sugar

> [Scene: black]**Privaty**Commander, I heard that you're nearly out of rations.[Scene: Command Center]**Commander**Privaty?**Privaty**Hmph, I knew it.**Commander**It doesn't matter.**Privaty**No! It does matter.**Privaty**Take these.**Privaty**Now that I've done you a favor, I expect some of that vending machine coffee in return!**Commander**...**Neon**What is she doing here?**Anis**Guess she's a big fan of the coffee at Cafe Sweety...**Rapi**...[The next day.]**Privaty**Don't think you can hide from me, Commander.**Privaty**I know all about the salt being used up.**Commander**It doesn't really matter...**Privaty**Yes, it does! You must have some salt!**Commander**And I assume you want some coffee in return?**Privaty**Pssh, when did I mention coffee?**Commander**How about the Cream flavor this time?**Privaty**... Sugar is still my favourite.**Anis**How long does she plan on keeping this up?**Neon**Who knows...**Neon**But at least we're getting free supplies delivered right to our doorstep!**Anis**I guess you're right about that.**Rapi**...[The third day]**Privaty**Commander, you don't have any...**Commander**Your Sugar coffee is ready.**Privaty**What?**Anis**How about you give us some money? That's what we could actually use some more of.**Neon**Or how about 100 limited-edition Royal Pâtisserie Strawberry Cookies?**Privaty**Hmph, I wouldn't underestimate me if I were you.**Privaty**I've already gotten both of those things!**Anis**Wait... are you serious? Are you actually giving us money?!**Neon**I never thought I'd see these cookies in a place like this... Brings a tear to my eye...**Privaty**Yes, that's it. Keep the compliments coming.**Anis**You're the best!**Neon**The coolest!**Commander**The greatest!**Privaty**More!**Rapi**...**Rapi**She's been coming so often... I can't shake this feeling that something bad is going to happen...[The fourth day][Scene: Hallway]**Privaty**Hmm, I took this there the last time.**Privaty**What should I bring with me this time... ?**Soldier with short hair**Um... Wh-Where have you been recently?**Privaty**!!**Privaty**What is it?**Soldier with short hair**Gah! Um... What I mean is... Er... Have you been to the Outpost recently?**Privaty**Why are you asking me that?**Soldier with short hair**I-It's just... because I'm worried...**Privaty**And what exactly are you worried about?**Soldier with glasses**Did they request to have supplies allocated here?**Privaty**Um... Not necessariy...**Soldier with glasses**So you sent them over without any formal request on their end?**Privaty**Well, I...**Soldier with glasses**Privaty, if someone gets the wrong idea about this, something serious could happen.**Soldier with short hair**I'm only saying this because I'm concerned about you.**Privaty**...**Privaty**I understand...[Voices come from far off.]**Tall Soldier**Did you watch that documentary on Nikkes?**Thin Soldier**Huh... oh, that? Yeah, I checked it out.**Tall Soldier**What, don't you think they're cool? They've got brawn and beauty!**Thin Soldier**I get what you're saying, but I don't know... They still kinda seem like monsters to me.**Tall Soldier**I guess you're right...**Tall Soldier**It's just... things that don't resemble human beings give me the willies.**Privaty**What's wrong with Nikkes?**Tall Soldier**Uh, what?**Privaty**All Nikkes sent up to the surface are watched very closely.**Privaty**They also belong to the Central Government.**Privaty**We don't need you two broadcasting your personal opinions**Privaty**in the hallways for everyone to hear.**Thin Soldier**Well, I...**Tall Soldier**I-I'm sorry.**Privaty**Also,**Privaty**I will handle my own affairs.**Privaty**Don't worry yourself too much, no matter what happens.**Soldier with short hair**Privaty...**Privaty**If that's everything, then go back about your business,**Privaty**and leave me to my own.**Soldier with glasses**Understood[The soldiers leave.]**Privaty**...**Privaty**... How depressing.[Scene: Cafe Sweety Outpost Store]**Milk**Hey, it's you two again!**Milk**I hear you've got a soft spot for our coffee and that's why you come in every day.**Privaty**W-Who told you such nonsense?!**Milk**Oh, nobody! Just heard it through the grapevine.**Milk**That salt you brought last time was real primo stuff, so I got a little something for you![Milk puts a beer glass down in front of Privaty.]**Privaty**Is that...**Commander**Beer?!**Milk**Getting this was no mean feat, I can tell you that.**Milk**This here is the beer for Nikkes. We can get drunk too!**Privaty**Beer for Nikkes?[Scene: black]**Sound of TV**"Come one, come all! Gaze upon the beautiful creature that is the Nikke!"**Sound of TV**"Witness their power which is beyond the realm of human comprehension!"**Sound of TV**"Watch in wonder as these undaunted beauties stand up to fight, time and time again."[Scene: Cafe Sweety Outpost Store]**Commander**What is that?**Privaty**I think it's a new Nikke documentary.**Milk**Another one? You can't be serious.**Milk**Isn't he the one who always edits his films to make Nikkes out to be monsters?**Milk**Watching this is making my blood boil.**Privaty**...[Scene: black]**Milk**What do you think, Pal?[Scene: Hallway, flashback]**Thin Soldier**I get what you're saying, but I don't know... They still kinda seem like monsters to me.**Tall Soldier**It's just... things that don't resemble human beings give me the willies.[Scene: black]**Privaty**... I'm in a bad mood.[Scene: Cafe Sweety Outpost Store]**Milk**Are you? Well that makes two of us![\*Ring\*]**Milk**Hey, Sugar! Would you like a beer?**Sugar**Milk, we've got an assignment. Gotta go.**Milk**Right now? But I just opened this![Sugar tugs on Milk's arm.]**Milk**C'mon, just one sip!**Sugar**Can you please look after the shop for a while.**Commander**Sure thing.**Milk**Aw, c'mon! Just a little sip![The two Nikke leave.]**Commander**Have you ever had a beer?**Privaty**Don't let my appearance foo you. I'm also a soldier in the first squad.**Privaty**It's common practice to have a drink with your fellow squad members after completing a mission.**Commander**And do you ever join them?**Privaty**What, are you saying I can't drink?**Commander**Yeah.**Privaty**... You're right. I can't.**Privaty**But I'm always the last one out!**Commander**You seem to really enjoy being with your squadmates.**Privaty**When did I ever say that?!**Privaty**They're just... people who I can trust.**Privaty**So I stayed with them.**Privaty**...**Privaty**Although it's getting to be more and more uncomfortable being around them.[Privaty drinks the beer.]**Privaty**!!**Commander**Are you okay?**Privaty**Hic... Hic... Hic... It burns my throat... and it's bitter... and it tastes funny.**Privaty**... but oddly enough, I feel really good.**Privaty**No wonder people enjoy drinking so much.**Commander**Privaty.**Privaty**Uh?**Commander**You don't have to bring anything else over here in the future.**Privaty**!!**Commander**The Outpost is a place for Nikkes.**Privaty**Hey, don't get it twisted!**Privaty**I didn't bring those things just as an excuse to come here.**Privaty**The whole reason I'm here is to prove I'm better than Rapi.**Privaty**That's it, and that's all.**Commander**And it just so happens to be nice having a coffee or a beer with me.**Privaty**Well, since you put it that way,**Privaty**I suppose I'll drink with you.**Commander**Thanks.**Privaty**...[Scene: black]**Privaty**You can be really annoying sometimes.