[ the very second jude hears the explosion, he's up and moving in the blink of an eye, rushing toward the area 9s had wandered off to. what he sees is one android collapsed in a pile of dirt and rubble. there's smoke surrounding him, so much it's practically engulfing him. ]

9S? 9S! What did you—

[ jude stumbles over his words, torn between worry and anger. mostly worry, but 9s' recklessness... how could he care that little about what happens to him? how could he go to such extreme lengths? ]

We would have found another way out! How could you do this to yourself? Do you have any idea how reckless that was? Honestly—

[ jude's voice is unsteady, hands shaking as he turns 9s over to assess the damage. the thought that he has no idea what to do frightens him. he cradles 9s in his arms, looking him up and down with wide eyes, grey clouds of smoke still surrounding them. ]

9S.

[ jude takes a deep breath: inhale, exhale. he needs to be calm. ]

Never do that again.