Lily brings 2B and 9S to their ad hoc base, and does not get into why she shoots so many intent looks in 2B’s direction. Could Lily have known a former version of this 2B? Did she know 2A, si…
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NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 20 – Able to Protect
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