A2/Story

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A2
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## Behind the Scenes

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Ayaka Suwa

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Ayaka Suwa

## Profile

YoRHa Type A No.2 or A2 is a prototype of the YoRHa androids, and a member of the first squadrons during the 14th Machine War that lasted from 11939 to 11945.

### Nikke Backstory

A hate-filled vortex with a painful past.
YoRHa No.2 Type A android.

## Story

### Character Story

*Canonically set during the events of OuteR: Automata's side story*

#### Episode 1 - A Little Bird

A2 and a Product 12 unit that she named "P-12" were exploring a factory in search of a transporter so the Android can return to her home world. The two are surprised at how big the facility is, but it had a lot of materials inside of it. A2 draws her guide's attention to a tiny object on the ground. The Nikke goes to examine it and after hearing some chirping, the two realize they found a small bird. It seems to be exhausted and malnourished. A2 wanted them to continue looking for their objective, but P-12 hinted she wanted to care for the fledgling.

Though it may be safe from the Raptures as they don't intentionally target animals, it will probably starve to death if they abandon it. Though A2 wants them to find the transporter as quickly as possible, P-12 believes she can look after it while they explore. She carries the bird in her hands and A2 is indifferent to her decision.

#### Episode 2 - Hydration

Though she wanted to care for the chick, P-12 had no idea of how to do so. Since it seemed parched, the Nikke wanted to find water. After handing A2 the small animal, P-12 went to find a puddle to quench its thirst, before the former could protest. The Android noticed the bird stops chirping when fully exhausted but it is boisterous right now. While it rests comfortably in her palm, it holds her attention until her companion returns.

P-12 managed to bring some water cupped in her hands since she was unable to find anything else sanitary to transport it with. A2 reveals the bird is doing just fine and the Nikke realizes it appears smaller in the Android's hand. After A2 moves the bird closer to the water, P-12 intends on pouring the water so the animal can drink as it's now having trouble moving, but worries she may not be dexterous enough to do so. She tilted her hands so water would flow down bit by bit. Though she manages to spill more water on the ground than intended, the fledgling does its best to drink as much as it can.

#### Episode 3 - Maintaining Body Temperature

As the sun begins to set and darkness spreads throughout the factory, the bird's hoarse chorus has become slightly more sonorous. The two are glad their feathered friend is starting to recover and P-12 wants to give it a name. Though A2 doesn't think doing so is necessary, P-12 feels giving it one would be a good thing given how happy she is now that she has one. The Android lets the Nikke decide its name so she chooses to call it "AP" (derived from the first letters of each of their names). P-12 felt it was fitting while A2 was once again neutral to it. AP also positively responded to it.

Though it has been chirping with a great fervor for a while, it has become tired yet again. P-12 worries it's too cold so she caresses AP in her hand and holds it close to her as chilly winds blow through the halls of the factory. Her top priority now is to stop the warmth from leaving her fingers as best as she can so the animal's body temperature doesn't drop any lower.

#### Episode 4 - Flapping Wings

The morning sun rises whilst the two women are unaware and the weather has warmed up quite significantly. P-12 woke up and after A2 told her to open her palms to prevent AP from suffocating, the bird seems to be healthier than before and is able to stand up, to the Nikke's relief. P-12 now understands the warm and beauty feeling of vitality and A2 also confirms that their feathered companion's blood is flowing well. It starts to flap its wings nervously as she lowers her hands and the Android mentions AP is not ready to fly yet, but it will soon enough. As the two carefully stand up to not disturb their care, they are aware that their time together with the bird is nearing its end. The two head to the nearest opening so AP can soar freely once again.

#### Episode 5 - Flight

The time has come to let AP fly free as a bird and P-12 encourages it to take flight. She places it on a windowsill and it flaps its wings only to remain grounded. P-12 worries what they should do now, but A2 has not given up hope just yet. It sways back and forth while continuing to flap its wings and in a flash, it leaps out the window while still trying to take liftoff. Try as it might, it wobbles unsteadily and plummets to the ground below.

P-12 races towards AP hoping to catch it before it hits the ground. She only manages to cup its shadow as the bird manages to lift itself up. The animal soars to new heights until it disappears into the vast open sky. P-12 was glad they were able to nurse AP back to health and managed to get it to return to the air. She thanked A2 for her help though the Android felt she didn't do much. The Nikke believes that if A2 didn't set her straight, she would have lost hope. Though A2 doesn't care for being praised, the Nikke has learned that people can change their fates with some help from others. P-12 wants to help A2 return home (and assures her she has no intentions of changing her path) and hopes the two can talk to each other more until they separate. Since caring for AP put them behind schedule, she wants them to get a move on. A2 was happy to let her comrade lead the way.

Despite no longer holding onto the bird, P-12 still feels its warmth in her hands. She then stretches out her arms and catches up with A2 and the two head off towards their ultimate destination.

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