001 ◍ Video

[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.〉

Comments

[puzzlingly]

No, it's all right. We wouldn't want you to start malfunctioning.

[9_s]

I've heard of all sorts of horror stories about androids blowing up because they tried to consume food.

I don't know if they told us these things as cautionary tales or if they're real.

[puzzlingly]

Better not risk it.

Where do you get your energy from?

[9_s]

My blackbox generates it.

[puzzlingly]

Which is...?

[9_s]

I suppose you could consider it my core? A bit like a heart or a brain. It generates energy and self-sustains. They're pretty volatile out of my body, otherwise I'd show it to you.

[puzzlingly]

No, it's fine, I don't wanna see them.

[ It cool dude. He didn't go through hell and back to end up blowing up. ]

Actually... [ He grows a little serious. ] Do you have any way to compare your findings? To know if someone is not... human?

[9_s]

I can try. It'd need to compare a large number of subjects to be able to determine whether one was human.

In terms of the physiology I know what humans are 'made of' but it would probably require more research to understand the ego side of it.

[puzzlingly]

Hmm, I'm more... concerned about the physiology than the other part.

[9_s]

Oh, that should be easy enough to tell.

I would be happy to help you there!

[puzzlingly]

Thank you, 9S, I'd appreciate it.