I was created to be straightforward and logical. To be analytical and being able to think critically; empathy and being gentle were not part of that original programming.

[But he feels the need to return her kindness. She’s shown so much of it to him.]

It’s just good to know that I’m… not exactly the same as I once was. That there’s room for growth, impossible to dispute if someone else is seeing it in me.

[He laughs lightly.]

Sorry, am I embarrassing you? I didn’t mean for this to be an interrogation.