Then there were many more things: Night City, friends, enemies, moments of danger... Familiar faces and scenes flashed rapidly through her mind in what felt like a Planck Time, recasting the consciousness of Berry back into her body.
Although that sounds very grand, it was actually just like waking up after a blackout from drinking.
The only difference was that Berry had caused her own hypoglycemia by pushing her body too hard, which made her faint.
Hmm, the ceiling really was familiar.
Of course, wasn't this the apartment she shared with V in the Skyscraper?
Berry didn't know how she ended up here.
Did V save her?
Just as Berry was thinking this, she turned her head and met V's deep blue eyes, which were full of resentment.
V was currently leaning on the sofa, her eyes gazing gloomily towards the bed, staring at Berry with an expression of pure grievance.
Berry was momentarily stunned by this sight, but she quickly realized why V was wearing such a world-weary expression.
Uh, it seemed it was because of her. Well, never mind then.
Remembering her foolish behavior, Berry guiltily pulled the blanket over her head.
"Someone, stop pretending to be asleep now that you're awake."
V's resentful words floated over, instantly exposing Berry's attempt to play the ostrich.
"Hehe, good evening, Sister V."
Seeing that her ostrich tactic was useless, Berry gave a sheepish smile and sat up from the bed.
As for V, she still had a dark expression. She picked up the plate from the table and walked over. The plate was filled with plump buns, and there were even two Mexican burritos wrapped with beef chunks.
They must have been bought from the night market stall downstairs; they were still steaming.
This kind of mixed-style diet was only customary for the people of Night City; for them, there was nothing that couldn't be eaten together.
"Hehe, thank you, Sister V. Only my sister spoils me."
V when things were fine, Sister V when she needed something—this was Berry's usual strategy.
Knowing how foolishly she had behaved, she smiled sweetly now, looking utterly well-behaved, giving V no opportunity to scold her.
"Ah, you... you. I don't even know what to say."
Looking at Berry, who was exceptionally obedient and smiling more brightly than a flower, V finally sighed, shook her head, and forgot everything she had intended to say.
Alas, she was her own girl. Don't get angry, don't get angry.
V suppressed the urge to pull Berry's ear and placed the plate full of food next to Berry's hand.
"Eat. We'll talk later."
V pulled up a chair, sat down, crossed her arms, and waited for Berry to finish eating before settling the score with her.
"Mhm..."
Berry nodded and said no more. The moment she saw the steaming hot food, all her attention was on it.
The hunger in her stomach surged up, driving her to grab a large bun and take a huge bite, her cheeks puffed out so much she couldn't speak.
She had been hungry for a whole day. Now, she ate these synthetic meat-filled items—made from who knew what raw materials—with gusto. She was absolutely wolfing it down, wishing she could turn her stomach inside out and devour everything.
V, watching Berry use both hands and eat frantically like a hamster, grew even more exasperated.
However, she ultimately restrained herself, waiting intently in the silence broken only by Berry's sounds of swallowing and chewing. She even thoughtfully handed Berry a water cup occasionally, receiving grateful looks in return.
In the end, Berry successfully polished off all the food on the plate.
Next, she rubbed her round little belly, squinted contentedly, and lay against the headboard, peacefully enjoying the tranquility after eating.
Only then did V curl her lip into a cold smile, preparing to act.
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