[Connor smiles over his shoulder at his newly met companion, then he turns to introduce himself properly. If they're going to be partnered up, they should be on a first name basis, right? He sticks out his hand in greeting.]
Don't worry about it. My name is Connor, by the way.
[Then they continue on deeper into the maze, and maybe his programming isn't as up to the task of finding their way out as he'd anticipated. When he's caught like a deer in headlights by the sight of his own reflection, he can feel his LED burning scarlet in his temple, almost like a physical pain as he reaches out to brush his fingertips over the glass.]
Hmmm?
[He's clearly distracted, but he forces himself to focus on Olivia's question, blinking suddenly to break the hold the mirror has over him. Smiling weakly at her, he gestures for her to lead the way.]
I'm okay. Yeah. Yeah, that might be a better idea.
[His reflection grips him, and it'll be good to leave it and the memories associated with that version of him behind. Except that it's still there in the next mirror, and the next, following him like a lost puppy. An emotionless, unforgiving puppy.]
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Don't worry about it. My name is Connor, by the way.
[Then they continue on deeper into the maze, and maybe his programming isn't as up to the task of finding their way out as he'd anticipated. When he's caught like a deer in headlights by the sight of his own reflection, he can feel his LED burning scarlet in his temple, almost like a physical pain as he reaches out to brush his fingertips over the glass.]
Hmmm?
[He's clearly distracted, but he forces himself to focus on Olivia's question, blinking suddenly to break the hold the mirror has over him. Smiling weakly at her, he gestures for her to lead the way.]
I'm okay. Yeah. Yeah, that might be a better idea.
[His reflection grips him, and it'll be good to leave it and the memories associated with that version of him behind. Except that it's still there in the next mirror, and the next, following him like a lost puppy. An emotionless, unforgiving puppy.]