If V was ever afraid of Smasher in the story , this could have been an easy way of jumpscaring him/her with big funny metal man (something like the disappearing cyberpsyco from that maelstromer ritual)
V never knew Smasher (which is surprising, since anyone who's Edgerunning in NC should know Smasher even at a low level) - so ironically they had no fear of him nor understanding of how frightening he's supposed to be when they killed him in Arasaka
that kid infront always stands there in that scene - in my case there was a shopping cart too so it stood inside it. together with the intentional glitches a perfect experience ^^ i was actually very immersed.
Female V has a better VA in my opinion so that’s why i use her, but personally i see Male V as canon to main story and Female V canon to Phantom Liberty if that makes sense.
