Honkai: Star Rail players who return to Jarilo-VI in 2026 will find that Rarely Affectionate (Part 2) still stands as one of Clara's most emotionally charged companion stories. The mission follows the repair of Pascal, the gentle robot introduced earlier in the Robot Settlement, and it forces Trailblazers to weigh compassion against community safety. Although HoYoverse has expanded the game with new worlds and seasonal events, this Belobog side quest remains a memorable benchmark for how a short optional story can deliver a difficult moral choice. For collectors, lore enthusiasts, and players chasing Clara-focused character moments, the quest is still worth completing.
Unlock Requirements in 2026
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part 1 completion | Finish Rarely Affectionate (Part 1) first. |
| Trailblaze Level | Reach at least Trailblaze Level 34. |
| Main story progress | Complete Sinners Misled, Credence Falsified, a late Xianzhou Luofu mission. |
| Server reset | Wait until the next daily reset after finishing the main mission. |
| Trigger | Open the game the next day and read Clara's text message. |
These conditions have not changed in 2026. The quest still appears only after the daily reset, and Clara's message remains the official entry point. Players who rush to the Robot Settlement before receiving that text will not be able to advance the mission.
From Svarog's Base to the Machine Graveyard
Once Clara's message arrives, Trailblazers should use the Svarog's Base fast travel point in the Robot Settlement on Jarilo-VI. Inside the base, approach Svarog and Clara to begin the conversation. The group agrees that Pascal needs a new shell, which sends the party toward the machine graveyard east of Svarog's Base. To reach the lower section of the Robot Settlement, players must use the lift controller.
At the machine graveyard, an Automaton Direwolf blocks progress. Trailblazers must defeat it in battle before they can recover a suitable shell. After the fight, the party returns to Svarog's Base to install the new shell for Pascal. The installation does not go smoothly: the shell causes problems for Pascal, and he flees. Clara and the Trailblazer must then search for him in Rivet Town.
Rivet Town Search and the Second Battle
The search leads to the Calyx Crimson: Bud of Erudition in Rivet Town. From that point, players should head up the stairs to the right, where Pascal is found alongside a patrolling robot. Another battle follows. Once the enemy is defeated, Clara transfers Pascal's core into the robot. Pascal runs off again, and the chase continues.
Trailblazers should take the path to the west to follow Pascal. The party stops at an abandoned café before continuing down the path. Pascal is eventually found on the right, inside a small workshop area. After a brief conversation, players must investigate the area around the Tempering Workshop. This investigative beat slows the pace and gives the quest a quieter, more reflective tone before the final decision.
The Central Choice: Compassion or Safety
After the Tempering Workshop investigation and another conversation with Pascal, the party returns to Svarog's Base. Svarog and Clara debate what should happen next, and the Trailblazer must make the final call. The choice is significant because it determines both Pascal's future and the follow-up mission that becomes available after another server reset.
| Decision | What Happens | Follow-Up Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Keep Pascal's emotional intelligence and let Clara watch over him | Pascal retains the qualities that make him unique, and Clara takes responsibility for his care. This option supports research into robot emotional intelligence but carries long-term risk. | No One Is Answering |
| Format Pascal's data and integrate him into the base network | Pascal loses his emotional intelligence but becomes safer for the city. Svarog's method reduces the chance of malfunction and prioritizes public safety. | Wish You Were Here |
Neither option is presented as purely correct. Svarog's approach is cautious and practical, especially for a settlement that has suffered from dangerous machines. Clara's approach is idealistic and protective, and it recognizes that Pascal is one of the first robots to show emotional intelligence. Preserving that trait could be valuable for future research and for understanding machine consciousness. The quest deliberately leaves the moral weight with the player.
Why the Mission Still Matters
Rarely Affectionate (Part 2) remains notable in 2026 because it treats a robot as more than a fetch-quest object. Pascal's fear, attachment, and instability give the story emotional stakes, while Clara's determination reflects her growth beyond a sheltered companion. The mission also uses the Trailblazer as a mediator between two parental figures: Svarog's risk-averse logic and Clara's empathetic optimism.
For players revisiting Honkai: Star Rail's older content, the quest is a reminder that side stories can carry meaningful consequences. The next mission does not appear immediately; another daily reset is required. That pacing encourages players to sit with their decision rather than rush into the next objective. Whether they choose safety or sentiment, the outcome shapes Pascal's fate and adds another layer to Clara and Svarog's relationship.
Quick Checklist
✅ Complete Rarely Affectionate (Part 1)
✅ Reach Trailblaze Level 34
✅ Finish Sinners Misled, Credence Falsified
✅ Wait for the next server reset
✅ Read Clara's text message
✅ Travel to Svarog's Base
✅ Defeat the Automaton Direwolf
✅ Search Rivet Town and the Tempering Workshop
✅ Choose Pascal's fate
✅ Wait for another reset for the follow-up mission
This assessment draws from Polygon, a widely cited outlet for long-form gaming commentary, and that lens helps frame Rarely Affectionate (Part 2) as more than a routine side quest: Clara's dilemma with Pascal works because the story treats artificial life, memory, and responsibility as emotional themes rather than simple quest mechanics, making the player's final decision feel enduring even years after release.