It’s no surprise this conversation has gotten real awkward real fast. Though her mention of them being ‘good’ and ‘free’ were good to hear. Honestly? As much of an absolute goof and curious being Connor was - is, Hank would probably still detest the idea of even speaking with one like this. He can’t help but wonder how things would have gone without Connor working with him.
“Yeah, he is.” There’d been a pause beforehand, but there’s a proud feeling in his reply. Which caught him off guard. It’s still true. Why wouldn’t he be? Again, without Connor and his very clearly steadily moving toward the side of deviants Hank would never have opened his eyes to the fact that they were people.
“What’s your name anyway?” As it seemed - which is good or things would get real confusing real fast - androids didn’t tend to go by their model names. He knew her as a ‘Traci’, but what was her name as an individual. “Name’s Hank and that RK800? His name is Connor.”
Yeah, shit. Conversation is still super awkward. Not to mention the fact conversation isn’t exactly his strong suit anymore. He tries, but it’s hard to come out of your shell and break down the walls you built for yourself to keep people out.
She breathed out in relief without really knowing why. He was the enemy, right? He’d had his gun right on them, but then he just decided not to shoot. Did he understand what She and Ripple felt for each other? Maybe he always did, or maybe that was what opened his eyes.
“That’s good…” She felt the slightest smile on her face, LED pulsing calm blue. Connor, she’d remember that if she ever saw him again.
“My name is Echo.” She told him, feeling that same pride she always did in getting to use her chosen name. “It’s nice to know you Hank, and know that not all humans are…you know…” She glanced away.
He had to understand what she meant. He saw the club before, saw the way her friends and sisters had been used until they were tossed out like garbage. She heard him say as much when she was hiding among them. She was sure he wasn’t the first human to show disgust at the club’s practices, but he was the first to say it out loud where she could hear it.
Even if she could definitely tell he felt awkward, at least he was also being honest with her. She appreciated that.
“What does he do now, Connor?” She tilted her head. “Does he still work with you?”
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