Operator 6O Sketch (Nier: Automata) WIP By AshSparkleSketches Watch

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Sketch of 6O. Tried to shade with minimal reference. Also kinda got the gist of drawing the head. Referenced her eyes, uniform & veil, but tried to draw the details of the rest on my own as much as possible. Liked how she turns out. Also, finished writing a short "fanfic" or rather, just a scene for 6O and 45O. It's the basis of a drawing I hope to eventually put together, when I'm more skilled.

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"Hey, 45O"



"Yes, 6O?"



Stretched right in front of them, was the view of Earth. The white swirls of clouds, the never-ending expanse of deep blue that stretches to the horizon, pockets of land that was in brown & green admist the body of water. They could even make out the outline of mountain ranges & white tipped peaks. Against the cold, hard floor of a deserted corridor on the bunker, laid Operators 6O & 45O side by side. The lights in the corridor was turned off, the only source of light being from Earth, reflecting the sunlight into their eyes.



It was their favourite hang out spot when they were off-duty. They found this quiet spot on a remote part of the Bunker. The others rarely thread here, as it leads to a dead end. Aside from the Command Center, this spot provided one of the best views of Earth from where they were, in the cold, dark & empty space above Earth.



As she spoke, breaking the silence, 6O turned towards 45O.



"This view never gets boring, huh?"



"Nope" said 45O, her eyes still fixated on the view in front of her.



"Do you think we will ever be able to return to Earth? To rebuild the cities & calling them our home?" 6O mused as she turned her gaze back to Earth.



"I don't know..... but we must, right? For mankind..."



"Yeah, but I mean aside from that, what about us androids?"



".... I don't know..." 45O murmured, unsure.



"I mean, wouldn't you want to see Earth for yourself? Breathe the air, feel the breeze against your cheek, the sensation of rain & snow upon you? To smell the flowers, the scent of the wind. To live among animals! Cats, dogs, goats, mooses, eagles, fishes... Oh wait, there's the smell of animal feces.. but still!"



6O was in her excitable mood again, something 45O was no stranger to. When she starts talking about Earth, there is no stopping her. After all, they never really set foot on Earth before. Being Operator models, they were always stationed on the Bunker. Most of their knowledge of Earth were from the archives humanity left behind, troves of photos & data.



"Oh! I want to cuddle a cat so much! Don't you think they are so adorable? Did you take a look at the photos of these cats I sent you?"



6O got even more animated, there was a glint in her eyes as she as she excitedly nudges 45O with her elbow. 45O wasn't looking at her, but she can sense it, the glint in her eyes, the awe & wonder. She smiled.



"Yes, yes, 6O. They were cute and pat worthy. But how sure are you that they are still down there and aren't extinct?"



"That is why! We should go down there ourselves! To check, you know?!" 6O raised her right arm towards Earth.



"About that.... I was meaning to tell you" 45O quietly said, turning to 6O.



"Oh? What is it, 45O?" 6O snapped out of her excitement & turned around towards 45O.



"Well, I put in a request to be transferred to a B or D combat model earlier today. The Commander said she will consider it".



"What?! Really?" 6O's voice raised as she shot up abruptly.



"..... Yeah...." 45O wasn't sure what 6O was thinking or feeling right there & then.



At that moment, the glint in 6O's eyes were back. With a broad smile, she grabbed 45O's shoulders, pulled her up, & eagerly shaked her.



"Oh gosh, that's amazing! I can't describe how happy & excited I feel!" 6O remarked while still shaking 45O.



"I hope it's approved! Then you can go down & take tons & tons of photos for me! You need to record everything! Tell me everything, keep me updated with everything down there! Oh oh, does that mean you get to wear the YoRHa combat outfits? I mean, our operator outfits are neat & all, but the combat ones are so cool & flattering! We should take a photo together with you in the combat outfit! I can't wait! I think you will be a big help on the field!" 6O was in her excitable mood again.



45O grabbed 6O's shoulders to stop her from shaking 45O.



"Yeah, I hope so... What about you? Don't you want to come along? Why don't you put in a request too? It will be great."



6O quietened herself, her countenance dropped a little.



"I...... I think my place is here on the Bunker. For now at least..... the Commander assigned me to provide support to unit 2B just this morning. It's an important assignment & I cannot afford to leave 2B without an operator. I would like to do my best, even if I'm not down there with you girls. One day though.... I will set foot down there." 6O softly spoke.



"I see..."



"But once the assignment is over & 2B is in the good hands of another operator, you bet I will put in the request! I will see you down there & I will cuddle all the cats I see!" 6O happily exclaimed.



"Right, you promised!" 45O's face lit up.



"Let's do our best. Not just for humanity, but for ourselves too" 6O thrust out her arm towards Earth & clenched her fist in a triumphant gesture.



"Yeah!"



"Stay safe down there, 45O." 6O patted 45O's head & messed with her hair.



45O nodded.



They leaned against each other's back & turned their gaze back to Earth, quietly taking in the view of Earth that looms before them.



This dim corridor was silent once again, only the slight humming of machinery & the occasional beeping of computers can be heard.



The 14th Machine War raged on in the backdrop of this serene scene where 2 good friends, seated on the cold, sterile floor of the deserted corridor, were gazing at the majesty before them, Mother Earth.

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Published : May 9, 2018