[2B's time here has taught her to loosen up a little when it comes to showing how she feels about certain people, but it's still difficult for her. It doesn't come naturally and it's something that most new acquaintances have to learn, but for androids like 9S and now 6O?

She can't help it. 6O has been by her side through so much, has shared so much of her burden of her designation without making it cloying, and having her here now when 2B thought she was lost forever means there's no way she's going to say no to a hug. When she squeezes tight 2B does the same, arms a protective circle around her, and when she sounds so upset it eases some of the pain 2B feels herself.

It's odd, she thinks absently, to have a proxy for releasing your feelings, but hasn't 6O always been like that for her? Cheerful and happy where 2B was stoic and harsh, a perfect balance for her.]

I'm fine. This place can be difficult at times but it's nothing I can't handle.

[A typical answer, but her emotions are betrayed by the way she still hasn't let go yet. By that, and-]

I'll look after you now that you're here.

[Despite the solid black line down her neck marking her as a Submissive.]