Standing in the heat of the desert, the clank of machines all around me.

Gazing out towards the dusty horizon, the sun blazing down on my face.

I think of you.

Looking out over the YoRHa I command, both here and in the field.

Watching those battling down on Earth below.

I wonder what could have been.

Those times, back then, when everything was simpler,

When we didn’t have to worry about our enemies’ wretched weaponry.

The times we walked together over the dunes,

When all we had was each other, and no one else.

What is it like up there?

Do they treat you well?

How is life down in the desert?

Not too hard, I hope?

There is so much I want to show you.

The experiments I did, the new things I discovered.

I know you may not approve of some of them, but I admit, I am proud nonetheless.

There is so much I want to tell you.

About the new YoRHa, and their capabilities.

I know some of this may surprise you, but to me, they are everything.

Remember when we used to laugh together about simple things?

You lit up, joy radiating from your being.

And no matter how hard I tried, I could never resist joining in.

Remember when we used to talk about everything?

You never failed to amaze me with your knowledge.

I admit, I still have questions for you, even now.

I look out over the dunes, a sea of drifting sands.

Scanning this endless expanse, I am filled with determination.

I gaze out into space, a sea of sparkling stars.

Looking among them, I remind myself of my purpose.

Will we meet again?

I remember when we travelled across the world to gaze at the stars.

Tell me, did your wish come true?

Will we see each other one more time?

I remember when we picked flowers by the oasis.

Tell me, do the desert roses still bloom?

Every time I gaze at the sky, I am filled with longing.

Sometimes it feels like nothing has changed, when everything is different.

How long must I wait until we meet again?

Every time I look down at earth, I feel a hollowness inside me.

Sometimes it feels like everything has changed, when nothing has changed at all.

How long must I wait until I can return to you?

Sometimes, I imagine you among the stars.

I see you smiling as you look down on Earth.

And I can’t help but feel a sense of loneliness.

Sometimes, I imagine you among the flowers.

I hear your laughter as you gaze at the color around you.

And I can’t help but feel a pang of sorrow.

I saw some YoRHa androids recently.

A woman, named 2B, and her companion, 9S.

I’d imagine there are quite a few more like them wandering around.

Hopefully they succeed at what they set out to do.

I received a report bearing news that 2B and 9S had indeed visited you.

I admit, I was happy at the sight of your name.

Sometimes I wish you were here with me.

But this will have to do.

At least it seems you are doing alright.

Today, I saw 2B and convinced her to help me out with one of my experiments regarding battles.

I am pleased to say she passed every test with flying colors.

Your YoRHa units blow me away with their physical prowess.

Sometimes, I envy their strength and agile grace.

I wonder if I can encourage some of your kind to join me.

Yesterday, I received a report that some of my units have fled to the desert and are now under your care.

While I appreciate that they have been located, protocol dictates that they must be returned to the Bunker as soon as possible.

I imagine they envy the carefree life you seem to lead.

However, they are part of YoRHa, and must attend to their duty, or be disciplined according to protocol.

I hope you understand.

Sometimes, I ask myself why I decided to stay, while you left.

The units that came to me often complain the YoRHa seem to have it tough.

I hate to admit it, but I worry about you.

Would it be any different if I were by your side?

I heard of your experiments, and it seems you haven’t changed.

Please be careful before you get yourself exiled, you hear?

I worry sometimes that you’re going too far.

Hopefully you get yourself together before we meet again.

Lately I have been feeling restless.

There have been more machine lifeforms around lately, and I can no longer continue my experiments.

It feels like something is changing.

Whatever is coming, I admit that it is making me uneasy.

Do you feel it too?

Indeed, there have been more enemy lifeforms spotted.

I am feeling uneasy as well, perhaps because of the impending all-out attack.

But I must stay strong, for the sake of YoRHa.

Wherever you are, please remain safe, my friend.

…I hope that after this, we may meet again.

So it has come to this.

YoRHa is gone, and you, my dear friend, as well.

Why did it have to end this way?

I’m sorry I left you so soon.

But rest assured I will always be watching over you from the stars.

Perhaps one day, one day we will meet again.

Even though we were worlds apart before, I knew you were there.

Even though we are worlds apart now, I can still feel your spirit.

I hope I can join you soon.

But until then, please be patient for me, okay?

Even though we were worlds apart before, I could always hear your voice.

Even though we are worlds apart now, I still watch over you.

I will always be waiting for you,

But please don’t be reckless, okay?

Every time I see a flower, I think of you.

When we meet again, we have to catch up like we used to.

Tell me everything, starting from the very beginning.

I’ll even bring the desert roses you so loved.

As I look upon the stars and the moon, I am reminded of you.

When we meet again, we will have all the time in the world.

There are so many things I want to tell you.

I discovered the truth behind the true purpose behind YoRHa.

How could these fools do such a thing?!

I’m going to go after them, no matter the cost.

They will pay for what they’ve done!

I admit, you have grown so much,

And yet I still see the Jackass I always know.

Brave and caring, yet headstrong and reckless.

Please be careful out there, you hear?

I wonder what could have been, if we had reunited on this Earth.

Perhaps we could’ve saved YoRHa, and you along with it.

Perhaps we could’ve gone back to a simple life, like we used to.

Perhaps we could’ve set everyone free.

I wonder what could have been, if we had reunited before all of this.

Perhaps we could’ve gone and explored the world.

Perhaps we could have brought our friends along with us.

Perhaps we could have healed the world.

If only…

If only…

If only we had more time.