spellminders

Hey guys, 9S here.

Recent events got me thinking we should have some provisions in place, in case of future attempts to abduct or imprison anybody. Units like 2B, A2, and me have black box signals we could detect, but as for you guys... I've come up with some tracking modules that you can activate in case you get in a tough spot. They just look like little round pins with stars on them, figure nobody'll give them a second look.

They're easy to activate and deactivate. All you do is press on the raised star shape for five seconds. Simple, right? They'll derive energy from your body heat, and don't need direct contact, so I think it'll work. I'd like to enable at least a few people to detect those signals, but you'll need equipment like my goggles or Dirk's uh, shades. So let me know if you're interested.

Also while we've got access to materials, if anybody has equipment or repair needs, just give me the details.

Private: Dirk
Hey, can I ask your help with something? It's...not really a small favor, but I think you're the most capable.

Private: Julius
There's something I'd like to ask you about, when you've got the time.

Private: 2B + A2
After recent events, I think we should make plans in case we sustain heavy or lethal damage. Can we talk about that?

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[never.........]

What if I wanted you to let the Shehui government people do whatever they wanted even though we both know that's wrong?

or do I not count even though I'm human because I didn't make you at all

Of course you count. Technically I was built by other androids, but we only exist because of humans.

Protecting and serving mankind are part of my core programming. Would I be protecting you if I did that?

I have no idea, but not following orders is insubordination and I guess that's like betrayal?

I don't actually want you to I'm just confused.

I guess... Protecting you would come first.

Before my own well-being, and before your request, if it would likely result in mortal danger for you.

The smallest number of lives lost is good. It might betray a human but not humanity in that way.

Got to say, I'd prefer you alive and mad at me than happy with me and dead.

[Core programming dictates much, but he still cares on a personal level too]

That's more likely to happen, too.

As much as I wouldn't want to make you mad, it's worth it in a situation like that.

Who would I talk with about scouting if not you?

Probably Hibiki...

[sentimentality goes whoosh right over his head... Lalli would fit in at YoRHa base.]

It wouldn't be the same.

[9S has enough feelings for several people this is fine]

Edited 2018-02-25 21:25 (UTC)

Mm. You'd probably get snacks while talking to him.

[Man... Now he wants cookies. He should go out and get some for himself and his lizard baby.]

Ah. You don't have to eat though, right? Because you're metal and metal doesn't eat.

I'm a bit more complicated than that. And I can eat if I want to. Sometimes a meal's nice after a long day. Same thing for baths. Don't really need them if I'm keeping up with maintenance, but they feel nice, you know?