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[formidable]

Androids, psychics, magic, investigations, and finding out how to human. ➢ Cool Mood Music No. 1 ➤ Cool Mood Music No. 2

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[emotive]

They're still embarrassing don't get me wrong but...

... Mm. [It's his smile that makes her pause, to treasure and store in her memories forever.]

I'm not as mad as I should be when you make me feel embarrassed...

[determinare]

[That little headtilt again.]

Because we’re friends?

[emotive]

Exactly that.

[And that smile again.]

Does hearing that make you feel happy?

[determinare]

[The answer to that is easy. Connor knows how to quantify the feeling of happiness these days without issue.]

Yes. It does.

[Ah, she's smiling like that again. It's such an expression that suits her; she should do it more often, he thinks.]

I'm glad to have met you. I don't see that changing anytime soon.

[emotive]

[For the first time since this day started, Ai doesn't think her sickness is a bad thing. It's more bearable now that she had someone different check up on her.]

So... If I do plan on visiting you, should we go through the door together or would you mind waiting for me on your side? Either way, we should be alright, shouldn't we?

[determinare]

It's hard to say which would be better, given that you've never visited before. But...

[There's something quaint about the idea of waiting for her when she appears. Smiling and ready to introduce her to his world.]

I'll wait for you. Arrange a time, and I'll be there.

[emotive]

Sounds perfect! Maybe sometime in the evening where it isn't so conspicuous??

... And could you bring Sumo too?

[determinare]

[He nods.]

Sumo likes going for a walk, usually.

[Sometimes he is the laziest hound ever, but he'll still lackadaisically follow Connor around on his leash.]

It'll give me a good reason to meet you there.

[emotive]

[Ai looks so pleased when he gives her that answer and so she cuddles up in her blankets more.]

I can't wait! I love big dogs.

I hope your friend doesn't mind me either though.

[determinare]

Hank likes to play the part of the grizzled police lieutenant, but he's not as tough as he seems.

[Sorry Hank, but he means that as a good thing!]

I have a feeling you two will get along well. If you wanted to stay longer for just a day, you'd likely be welcome in his home. I know I wouldn't mind it.

[emotive]

If that's the case, I'll have to bring over a gift. Like a cake or even pears or a fruit basket...

[Ai is gonna be a good guest.]

Oh, and would you like me to bring over one of your new outfits too? Or would you prefer wearing your usual uniform while you're in your world?

[determinare]

You really don't have to do that. Don't feel obligated by any means.

[Bringing a gift, he means. It's not like Hank would be offended either way; he'd be too busy trying to wrap his mind around the fact that Ai is a psychic and from another world.]

But... if you don't mind it, please bring one of my outfits. I don't always wear my uniform in my world, but I don't own anything as fashionable as what you've picked out for me. It'll be a nice change.

[emotive]

Will do! [She even gives him her guarantee by giving him a salute, how cute.]

We're going to have to make it a goal to expand your wardrobe Connor so you can rotate more.

[determinare]

Why do I need to 'rotate' more?

[emotive]

It's so you can have more choices on what to wear! I think it's more fun that way.

[determinare]

[Hank's even commented before that he should wear more than just dress shirts and nice jeans. Connor thinks that he has no reason to decline Ai's enthusiasm regarding this.]

Then we can go shopping again soon. ...When you feel better.

[emotive]

[There's always something new, always something to anticipate. Ai has a feeling this year was going to be quite the ride. ]

Oh... You know, I never got the chance to ask. What do you think of my twin?

[She is curious about his opinion because there are some who notice that the twins were physical reflections, but others who assume the norm due to their very different dispositions. ]

[determinare]

Lien? I like her.

[Connor still believes them to be biological twins, for he has no real reason to think otherwise. Near identical reflections of each other, but with differing personalities.]

She speaks her mind, and isn't afraid to be blunt when necessary. Plus, I have a feeling that she possesses a sharp investigative mind, which I can of course appreciate.

[emotive]

Huh. That's probably one of the most positive first impressions I've ever heard for her...

[Connor either has a logical or actually good judge of character to him, Ai thinks.]

But, um. If she's too abrasive or too... I don't know how too... Crude? I guess that's the word for it? Be sure to be clear with her or she thinks she can get away with it.

[determinare]

[Being able to read people -- and at least form decently accurate first impressions -- is all a part of what he was made to do.]

She's no more straightforward than Hank can be. And sometimes, that perspective is what sparks some of the more interesting conversations between two people.

...Actually, may I ask you something?

[emotive]

Go ahead!

[She leans back into her pillows again looking much better compared to when he first arrived. Well, with just a small cough or two.]

[determinare]

[It's good that she at least seems to be feeling better.]

What are your current impressions of me?

1/2

[emotive]

[That question really gets her to pause and even look surprised. Not that the question came out of nowhere, but for a few seconds, Ai's not sure what to say.]

[emotive]

... When I look at you, I think...

[And so she begins poking her fingers together which is a habit of shyness of hers.]

... You're friendly. You're curious and willing to learn. Some of your habits are... Off-putting. But that might be something you can't help since you're an android that's made to analyze and examine what's around you closely. You're helpful and meticulous when you're given a task and you're attentive to how people are feeling. And um... You're gentle...

Oh gosh, I'm rambling. I'm so sorry!

[She's listing quite a bit which shows she's put a lot of thought into what Connor is to her. Wow.]

[determinare]

[That’s… admittedly more than he expected to hear, and it does indeed show that she’s put some thought into her friendship. And listening, he thinks that he’s glad she has — that maybe it isn’t only one-sided, in how much he appreciates the other’s company.]

Don’t apologize. I asked, and you answered.

[Those parts of him, some of which might be called “personality”; he wonders just how far he’s deviated from his original programming, and which parts of those she appreciates the most. And how much of his core hasn’t changed, from when he was nothing more than a machine, an RK800 designed to accomplish a singular task and little more than that.]

Do you really think I’m gentle? You’re the first to describe me in that way.