[What he wants to say is firmly derailed by the look of Hank slumping against he wall and going in for another drink. Eventually, Connor does want to leave with the Lieutenant in tow, and he would much prefer to not have to shower him with cold water again to force him into sobriety.
He frowns, stepping closer directly in front of Hank. Crouching down, his hand comes out to grasp at the bottle in an attempt to pull it away. A gesture that speaks volumes, though Connor doesn’t have to say it: You’ve had enough for now.
Whether successful or not, he still plans on saying his piece.]
It’s crucial that I clarify this. What we talked about — about me lying to Cyberlife, implying a desire to not be deactivated — that was nothing more than a hypothetical, as I said. A conversation that meant nothing, and I don’t want it to sew doubts in your head about what kind of android I am, or will be. I didn’t mean for it to cause undue stress or even worry on your part.
[That is to say:] I’m not a deviant. I’m not becoming deviant. Please put these thoughts completely out of your mind. [Because that’s the issue, isn’t it? It must be.]
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He frowns, stepping closer directly in front of Hank. Crouching down, his hand comes out to grasp at the bottle in an attempt to pull it away. A gesture that speaks volumes, though Connor doesn’t have to say it: You’ve had enough for now.
Whether successful or not, he still plans on saying his piece.]
It’s crucial that I clarify this. What we talked about — about me lying to Cyberlife, implying a desire to not be deactivated — that was nothing more than a hypothetical, as I said. A conversation that meant nothing, and I don’t want it to sew doubts in your head about what kind of android I am, or will be. I didn’t mean for it to cause undue stress or even worry on your part.
[That is to say:] I’m not a deviant. I’m not becoming deviant. Please put these thoughts completely out of your mind. [Because that’s the issue, isn’t it? It must be.]