[The offer makes him feel as though his black box is in a vice. In the same instant, it means a great deal to him that 2B would reach out in this way. But at the same time the fear of what speaking candidly will bring about surges through him, and he finds himself hesitant to respond. Would it hurt her more to carry on like this, or to be honest?
...In the end, the answer is obvious to 9S. Telling her what he knows, telling her how he feels...those would impose a cruel burden upon her. Where would he even draw the line if he changed that now?]
Thanks, 2B.
[And he means that, truly and sincerely. He's grateful that she would offer him that support, after her stalwart efforts to adhere to the command imposed on them: emotions are prohibited. Asking what's on his mind is an acknowledgement that despite the expectation, they do feel, isn't it?
He only wishes what was on his mind weren't impossible to share without causing her more pain]
But other than feeling pretty lost around here, I'm okay.
[At least his smile seems genuine enough, though tired. Surely that can be attributed to the battle they've been waging against these attackers]
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...In the end, the answer is obvious to 9S. Telling her what he knows, telling her how he feels...those would impose a cruel burden upon her. Where would he even draw the line if he changed that now?]
Thanks, 2B.
[And he means that, truly and sincerely. He's grateful that she would offer him that support, after her stalwart efforts to adhere to the command imposed on them: emotions are prohibited. Asking what's on his mind is an acknowledgement that despite the expectation, they do feel, isn't it?
He only wishes what was on his mind weren't impossible to share without causing her more pain]
But other than feeling pretty lost around here, I'm okay.
[At least his smile seems genuine enough, though tired. Surely that can be attributed to the battle they've been waging against these attackers]