[ K was comparing himself to the RK900 in that instance, being the more advanced model sent to hunt inferior ones. But he doesn't want to dwell on the topic enough to elaborate or ask for clarification, it's strangely uncomfortable.
He's had creeping suspicions his own manufacturer is guilty of less than legal dealings, so it wouldn't surprise him to learn Cyberlife is the same. And with the two corporations in direct competition with one another, it's unlikely either would resort to more legitimate practises to get ahead now.
But he's used to living under intense scrutiny and willingly submits himself to it with every baseline test. If Cyberlife starts monitoring him too, so be it — helping Connor is worth the risk. (An unexpected and fascinating loophole in his programming, considering if Connor were an illegal Replicant... this would go down very differently.) ]
You're also welcome to use it in the event that more drunks find you. If you get tired of fending them off. [ Look at that, an attempt at levity. It also inspires more curiosity. ] Can androids experience intoxication like that?
[ in that case, the situation is almost identical. superior models given direct orders to hunt and destroy inferior rogue models, the only difference are the companies and manufacturers. "possible" would take a sharp turn into "exactly the same." the less they talk about it, the better ... probably. that's how these things work, right? avoid the awkward and uncomfortable topics, distract themselves with discussion of awkward and uncomfortable encounters with drunken humans?
sure. ]
If there is ever a situation where one of them actually follows me back here without incident, perhaps I will take you up on that offer as well.
And androids are incapable of intoxication. Alcohol doesn't affect thirium the same way it does human blood.
Changing the subject doesn't mean K isn't still thinking about it. Logically he's aware there probably isn't much that separates those he hunts and Connor, a line as frighteningly thin and arbitrary as human whim.
But as long as that divide exists, he's allowed to have a friend. ]
Don't underestimate the tenacity of the highly intoxicated. I think the only thing you're missing out on is putting yourself in embarrassing, dangerous situations.
Thirium reminds me. These Red Ice dealers are getting more aggressive all the time. There's evidence that leads me to believe the android blood isn't willingly donated. [ An understatement, but he imagines Connor's aware of the grisly details. ] You just watch yourself out there. It could be someone worse than a drunkard next time.
[ it may only be for a temporary time that they're allowed casual conversations like this. anything could happen, whether Cyberlife or K's authorities intervene, compete or cooperate. they could have weeks, maybe months of this fragile peace - they could be enemies tomorrow.
while it may only be a short-lived thing, Connor's glad to have at least that. he can only call a small number of the people he's met his friends (his own guilt over being a renowned hunter of many of them makes things difficult.) ]
I am perfectly content to miss these embarrassing and dangerous situations.
I've investigated several similar cases in the past considering Red Ice dealers, and you wouldn't be wrong in your assumptions. Most tend to stick to raiding Cyberlife warehouses now that there's more attention on android identities, but there's always a risk regardless.
Though you don't have to worry about me. You seem to be doing enough of that as it is.
I could be wrong, but I think that's what friends do. They worry.
[ He's had all of one friend before, the one he's presently texting, so he's far from being an expert. But he's pretty sure he's right about this. Is his concern becoming an annoyance, maybe? He doesn't mean for it to come across as him doubting Connor's ability to take care of himself. ]
[ it's something so ... simple. something that humans would say to each other all the time, he imagines. but receiving and reading that text has him pausing, and reading it over again for reasons he's not entirely certain of. K is his friend.
Connor doesn't exactly smile all that often, but this is one of those rare occasions where that reaction seems to come a little more naturally. ]
You could be right.
Take care of yourself as well, K. I will be worrying about you, too.
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He's had creeping suspicions his own manufacturer is guilty of less than legal dealings, so it wouldn't surprise him to learn Cyberlife is the same. And with the two corporations in direct competition with one another, it's unlikely either would resort to more legitimate practises to get ahead now.
But he's used to living under intense scrutiny and willingly submits himself to it with every baseline test. If Cyberlife starts monitoring him too, so be it — helping Connor is worth the risk. (An unexpected and fascinating loophole in his programming, considering if Connor were an illegal Replicant... this would go down very differently.) ]
You're also welcome to use it in the event that more drunks find you. If you get tired of fending them off. [ Look at that, an attempt at levity. It also inspires more curiosity. ] Can androids experience intoxication like that?
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sure. ]
If there is ever a situation where one of them actually follows me back here without incident, perhaps I will take you up on that offer as well.
And androids are incapable of intoxication. Alcohol doesn't affect thirium the same way it does human blood.
I don't think we're missing out on much.
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Changing the subject doesn't mean K isn't still thinking about it. Logically he's aware there probably isn't much that separates those he hunts and Connor, a line as frighteningly thin and arbitrary as human whim.
But as long as that divide exists, he's allowed to have a friend. ]
Don't underestimate the tenacity of the highly intoxicated. I think the only thing you're missing out on is putting yourself in embarrassing, dangerous situations.
Thirium reminds me. These Red Ice dealers are getting more aggressive all the time. There's evidence that leads me to believe the android blood isn't willingly donated. [ An understatement, but he imagines Connor's aware of the grisly details. ] You just watch yourself out there. It could be someone worse than a drunkard next time.
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while it may only be a short-lived thing, Connor's glad to have at least that. he can only call a small number of the people he's met his friends (his own guilt over being a renowned hunter of many of them makes things difficult.) ]
I am perfectly content to miss these embarrassing and dangerous situations.
I've investigated several similar cases in the past considering Red Ice dealers, and you wouldn't be wrong in your assumptions. Most tend to stick to raiding Cyberlife warehouses now that there's more attention on android identities, but there's always a risk regardless.
Though you don't have to worry about me. You seem to be doing enough of that as it is.
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[ He's had all of one friend before, the one he's presently texting, so he's far from being an expert. But he's pretty sure he's right about this. Is his concern becoming an annoyance, maybe? He doesn't mean for it to come across as him doubting Connor's ability to take care of himself. ]
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Connor doesn't exactly smile all that often, but this is one of those rare occasions where that reaction seems to come a little more naturally. ]
You could be right.
Take care of yourself as well, K. I will be worrying about you, too.