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[9_s]

〈The image focused on a crystal clear representation of 9S. Under floppy, silver hair and an oversized blindfold were delicate features which were brightening in a cheery smile.

For a new arrival in Hadriel he seemed curiously pleased with his situation.〉

Hello!

〈He chimes, his voice filled with excitement and anticipation.〉

I hope nobody objects to me borrowing this frequency for a few minutes. What a funny way of communicating, it's so archaic!

I was just wondering if I could arrange to meet with a few of the humans in the local area. I'm very keen to take a look at you, regardless of gender or medical condition. I was astounded to see so many life signs here, it's phenomenal!

It's all for research purposes of course, nothing sinister!

〈And with that, he signed off with a happy, little wave.〉

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[9_s]

None!

〈9S chimed, thrilled to have such an overwhelming response to his video. He nodded with great concern, taking these points very seriously.〉

Humans don't like to be looked at? Oh dear, well, I didn't mean to make the local population uncomfortable.

Do you think I ought to broadcast an apology?

〈He was being 100% serious.〉

Oh? And my research? Well, I want to get to know my creators, of course!

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[claritatis]

I think that you ought to make your intentions completely clear before you start asking people if you can examine them.

[Alright, so.. it was an honest mistake? He isn't picking up anything malicious about this person, but he's smart enough to know that doesn't always mean anything.

Wait a moment--]

... Your creators?

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[9_s]

Ah, you're probably right. I didn't meant to scare anyone.

Mhmm, my creators - humans.

〈9S paused, then realised that referring to humans as his creators might have appeared odd without one key piece of information.〉

I should probably have said that I'm an android.

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[claritatis]

That.. might have been a useful piece of information.

[He tries not to make it too obvious that he hesitates, but.. an android? One that looks so convincingly human that it needs to be said?

Fascinating.]

Do you have a name?

[9_s]

Hm, this is useful information! In the future, I shall introduce myself as a matter of course. I wouldn't want to make others feel uncomfortable.

〈He smiles, seemingly content now.〉

I am YoRHa No.9 Type Scanner or just 9S for short. Some people call me 'Nines' for short!

[claritatis]

[That could be a frustrating conversation if Ignis decides to let it go on, so he chooses to drop it there, trusting that he's made it understood that asking people if you can look at them for 'research' is a strange request no matter who might be making it.]

9S. A pleasure. My name is Ignis.

[He did want to communicate with humans, right? This is good for a start.]

[9_s]

〈9S considered social conduct and the appropriate responses applicable to situations like this. With the same, happy smile he nodded.〉

I'm very happy to meet you, Ignis.

[claritatis]

Likewise. [He politely inclines his head and smiles briefly.]

Do you regard all humans as your creators? Chances are slim that any from your world currently reside here.