[ she notices it, how he still tries to smile for them despite his concern. she doesn't understand it completely and it grates on a part of her, despite his good intentions. ]

You don't have to. [ she grips her knees tighter, sets her jaw. ] This is what happened to me. To 9S, to 2B. You don't have to take it on yourself.

[ she frowns, looking away. ]

... They're trying. They'll get there eventually. This is more than any of us ever got.