#| software instability |

[detroit-pd-rk900]

(Bad news prompt) He raises an eyebrow at the android. “You know, you seem to be breaking hearts left and right, huh? I heard what you said to that girl. But that’s a lie, you could do it. Love, I mean. Marry, maybe, at least wear the bloody ring or something. And not everyone wants kids, or cares if they’re biological or not. You’re so dedicated to not deviating, but it’s just hurting everyone. You’re giving up love, family, and friendship, over a job that will lose you a lot in the end.”

Connor’s LED turns red, his eyes flickering wildly from one object to another in short, distressed patterns. “No, I… I never… I never meant…” He doesn’t understand why, but his ocular receptors start to blur… 

[detroit-pd-rk900]

"But I don't want you to be deactivated..."

“… I don’t want to be deactivated.”

[detroit-pd-rk900]

You...you can't feel like the previous Connor feels. You don't...feel anything. You don't...understand...you don't. What the hell am I even talking about? I'm sorry for bothering you, dude. I sound so stupid...

Connor frowns, looking deeply confused. “I’m not… you’re not bothering me. Your words are confusing, but not necessarily stupid. Why do you assume so?”

[detroit-pd-rk900]

Oh... Connor, is the other Connor alright? He he must be devastated... -🍭

“I… don’t know. I don’t know.”

[detroit-pd-rk900]

*They shrugged, the same gentle smile playing on their lips.* Well, that's what those... *They look to one side and grimace.* ...lovely people at CyberLife have you programmed to say. But /you/. What do /you/ feel? *They flash him a playful smile, as they run their fingers to the LED on his temple. They tap it lightly.* I've heard these things only turn red when an android's system is in danger. *They hummed thoughtfully.* And I don't /think/ I'm endangering you, so... why /would/ it be red? -🍭

His eyes grow troubled. “I’m not…” He trails off, and his brows lower. “I don’t know.”

[detroit-pd-rk900]

((I saw that tag about you having a lot of asks! Nooo... I hope I'm not clogging up your ask box with all my thirst!)) *They chuckle softly.* Well... how do you explain your reactions now, then? What's causing /them/?-🍭

“I…” His LED turns red and his eyes lower. 

Don’t worry, you’re fine! I just knocked out the last of them.

[detroit-pd-rk900]

007 D:

RK900 had never witnessed someone cry. Of course he understood it and knew it occurred often in humans, but in androids - while possible - it was rare. So seeing Connor cry, not only an android but one who’s almost his mirror image… it startles him. He doesn’t understand why Connor would decide to come to him - of all things - to cry… but the fact shakes him to the core. It… troubles him. All he can seem to bring himself to do is wrap his arms around his predecessor and hold him close while he cries. 

If this Connor can break and has broken… maybe he can too. And this thought… it scares him.

Especially since he isn’t sure there’s someone he could trust to come to, were he in Connor’s place.

SOFTWARE INSTABILITY DETECTED^^^

[detroit-pd-rk900]

She hummed softly, nodding as she nuzzled into his chest. "I could get used to this~ Being held against you~" She laughed softly at her own stupid joke. ((OFCOURSEIMSERIOUSABOUT10coughs)) -🐱

He was surprised by the sudden hug, but he’s completely stunned by the kiss. He goes still, blinking as he attempts to form some sort of reasonable response.