The unpredictability of deviants is meant to be a danger but it’s the cold predictability of a machine that can be far more dangerous. An order is just an order. A bargain is just a bargain.
And it doesn’t make sense. If he was just a machine, she wouldn’t be standing here now. Not this iteration of herself, anyway.
A return to a default? The forfeiture of feelings? Had he not pushed through enough and so was able to pull himself back?
At least the blank doll-face covers any expression. The last thing she wants to do is aggravate the Deviant Hunter. Even if they’re in a room full of people, even if they’re not in Detroit, even if those labels don’t matter any more… She can’t.
So her tone remains as pleasant as it’s ever been. Underneath the mask, she forces a smile so it can reach her eyes. ]
Oh. Well. Yes, I’d be glad to help but… It doesn’t seem as simple as just removing it.
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The unpredictability of deviants is meant to be a danger but it’s the cold predictability of a machine that can be far more dangerous. An order is just an order. A bargain is just a bargain.
And it doesn’t make sense. If he was just a machine, she wouldn’t be standing here now. Not this iteration of herself, anyway.
A return to a default? The forfeiture of feelings? Had he not pushed through enough and so was able to pull himself back?
At least the blank doll-face covers any expression. The last thing she wants to do is aggravate the Deviant Hunter. Even if they’re in a room full of people, even if they’re not in Detroit, even if those labels don’t matter any more… She can’t.
So her tone remains as pleasant as it’s ever been. Underneath the mask, she forces a smile so it can reach her eyes. ]
Oh. Well. Yes, I’d be glad to help but… It doesn’t seem as simple as just removing it.