[Connor usually would have opted for a text for this sort of thing, but considering his state the last time they'd met, he decided a text might seem almost suspicious.]
Hello Miller.
I wanted to contact you to let you know that I seem to be making a full recovery. [He raised a hand in greeting, also showing that he had regained functionality in his limbs.]
I wanted to thank you again for your concern.
[And now it was Connor's turn to look concerned.] How are you doing?
Oh. [Connor tilted his head and brow furrowing slightly despite the fact that he was still smiling a little.] Of course, Miller. My mistake.
[He's dealt with you silly grizzled detectives enough to know how to deal with this odd denial, but whether Miller denied it or not didn't change the fact that he appreciated his concern and his offer to help him.]
That's good to hear! A definite improvement. Unfortunately, these afflictions seem to be just one more thing to add to the list of unexplainable phenomena that occur aboard the station.
I didn't think your kind could make mistakes. Aren't you just a set of algorithms put in motion and made to look like the one thing you'll never be: human?
[ so maybe he's still grumpy. at least connor has thicker skin than 9s seems to. ]
Yeah, pal, it's a nonstop thrill ride around here. Even I'm hitting my capacity on fun.
Much like a human, I make decisions and draw conclusions from the data I'm given as well as past data, which means there is a possibility that I might come to the wrong conclusion or make the wrong decision. [Miller had asked one of those questions and, as a result, Connor's tone naturally shifted into something that sounded much more practiced and lifeless, a programmed answer.
After his scripted response, he paused, considering for a moment and then softly smiling before continuing.]
I've also found that it can be easy to misinterpret human behavior. My... 'algorithms', as you call them, have limitations and humans are very complex, but I'm able to adapt from experiences.
As for the last week or so, I've learned a little more about you. You were willing to try to help me... even though it didn't benefit you. Despite what you say, you were concerned about leaving me paralyzed in that corridor. And you requested that I contact you when I was able to again.
That may not seem very significant to you, Miller, but it was something I didn't know about you before... especially considering your habit of calling me by common kitchen appliances instead of my name.
[ he had actually forgotten that's what they were talking about. sometimes it could be nice to have an android around??? don't quote him on it though jesus. he is 100% skipping all of that gryffindor nonsense. people need to stop talking about he's a good guy he hates it!! ]
Everyone needs a nickname, right?
[ it means he's part of the team, you know. sort of. ]
But I don't dislike having a nickname. [Even if someone who didn't know either of them could easily misinterpret the nickname as derogatory, Connor liked it. He was pretty sure that if Miller didn't like him, he wouldn't have these nicknames for him. But maybe he was wrong.
Regardless, Miller had shown his real colors, and it had been appreciated.]
Let me know if there's anything I can do for you while you finish recovering.
That's correct, yes. I'm designed to help with all facets of an investigation, from crime scene investigation to perpetrator apprehension and interrogation.
[He repeated it like he hadn't already told Miller that more than once, tone pleasant and neutral as ever.]
[The response was immediate, though he paused afterward and frowned.]
Miller, may I ask you a question? [Another brief pause, a very brief pause, hardly waiting for Miller to actually agree.] Do you feel... discouraged at all? I mean, regarding the occurrences on board and finding a possible cause for them. They feel... unexplainable. Impossible, even.
[ there are several red flags raised with connor's commentary, but he doesn't say anything to the question or otherwise try to interrupt him. all he can do is let out a sigh when the android is done. ]
Yeah, kid, I'm discouraged. Why do you think I'm workin' so hard to get everyone home?
I've gone over the recordings found and the data we have, but there just aren't any answers in it. It feels like there is a lot of evidence but that no definite conclusions can be drawn from it.
There's no way to predict the strange occurrences, only react to and recover from them.
There also doesn't seem to be a way to test theories and no one theory fully explains everything.
I've seen some evidence that when we disappear from this place, we reappear where we were, but there doesn't seem to be any consistent length of time between a person's appearance here and their disappearance.
And I don't think either of us will be satisfied with simply waiting the Station out.
[Connor tilts his head slightly, actually giving his answer some thought.]
In a way.
I was designed to accomplish tasks. I will continue to try to accomplish the task set out before me until I succeed.
I'm not sure if that qualifies as 'feeling' satisfied or not, but doing nothing but waiting isn't really working towards accomplishing anything.
I believe I've felt something similar to frustration, however. [Since Miller seemed so interested in his inner thoughts and feelings it seemed like a reasonable thing to share with him.] Failing seems to have a very distinct... sting to it. I don't like failing.
[ it makes sense, in programming. give the robot incentive to succeed. it kind of freaks him out though, that connor can choose what those tasks are, ultimately. maybe that doesn't matter, not while they're all stuck here. ]
Failing sucks no matter who you are. I should know, I do it all the time.
Yes... Oh. [He frowned slightly, LED flickering thoughtfully.] But you indicated that you had ample experience with failure. I was simply hoping that you might have some advice...
Do you feel as though you don't handle failure well?
[His tone was completely neutral, sounding almost detached. It seemed pretty obvious that Miller was mostly avoiding his request; Connor just didn't completely understand why, and he wanted to.]
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
video; un: connor
Hello Miller.
I wanted to contact you to let you know that I seem to be making a full recovery. [He raised a hand in greeting, also showing that he had regained functionality in his limbs.]
I wanted to thank you again for your concern.
[And now it was Connor's turn to look concerned.] How are you doing?
audio for reasons wow!!!!
I'm glad. Ish. Whatever.
[ miller chill omg ] I can hold a glass in my hand so God-willing, not sober for much longer.
sneaky sneaky
[He's dealt with you silly grizzled detectives enough to know how to deal with this odd denial, but whether Miller denied it or not didn't change the fact that he appreciated his concern and his offer to help him.]
That's good to hear! A definite improvement. Unfortunately, these afflictions seem to be just one more thing to add to the list of unexplainable phenomena that occur aboard the station.
no subject
[ so maybe he's still grumpy. at least connor has thicker skin than 9s seems to. ]
Yeah, pal, it's a nonstop thrill ride around here. Even I'm hitting my capacity on fun.
no subject
After his scripted response, he paused, considering for a moment and then softly smiling before continuing.]
I've also found that it can be easy to misinterpret human behavior. My... 'algorithms', as you call them, have limitations and humans are very complex, but I'm able to adapt from experiences.
no subject
no subject
As for the last week or so, I've learned a little more about you. You were willing to try to help me... even though it didn't benefit you. Despite what you say, you were concerned about leaving me paralyzed in that corridor. And you requested that I contact you when I was able to again.
That may not seem very significant to you, Miller, but it was something I didn't know about you before... especially considering your habit of calling me by common kitchen appliances instead of my name.
[Have a very human looking little smile.]
no subject
[ he had actually forgotten that's what they were talking about. sometimes it could be nice to have an android around??? don't quote him on it though jesus. he is 100% skipping all of that gryffindor nonsense. people need to stop talking about he's a good guy he hates it!! ]
Everyone needs a nickname, right?
[ it means he's part of the team, you know. sort of. ]
no subject
But I don't dislike having a nickname. [Even if someone who didn't know either of them could easily misinterpret the nickname as derogatory, Connor liked it. He was pretty sure that if Miller didn't like him, he wouldn't have these nicknames for him. But maybe he was wrong.
Regardless, Miller had shown his real colors, and it had been appreciated.]
Let me know if there's anything I can do for you while you finish recovering.
no subject
[ don't tell people he's nice!!! it'll ruin him. ]
Your... function is to help investigators, right?
no subject
[He repeated it like he hadn't already told Miller that more than once, tone pleasant and neutral as ever.]
no subject
I've been doing some poking around on my own, to find out why these things keep happening to everyone. If you think you can help with that...
[ maybe he'll stop calling u household appliances?! ]
no subject
[The response was immediate, though he paused afterward and frowned.]
Miller, may I ask you a question? [Another brief pause, a very brief pause, hardly waiting for Miller to actually agree.] Do you feel... discouraged at all? I mean, regarding the occurrences on board and finding a possible cause for them. They feel... unexplainable. Impossible, even.
no subject
Yeah, kid, I'm discouraged. Why do you think I'm workin' so hard to get everyone home?
no subject
He gave Miller a somber, but determined, nod.]
Returning home is my objective as well and our probability of success is much greater if we work together.
no subject
no subject
I've gone over the recordings found and the data we have, but there just aren't any answers in it. It feels like there is a lot of evidence but that no definite conclusions can be drawn from it.
There's no way to predict the strange occurrences, only react to and recover from them.
There also doesn't seem to be a way to test theories and no one theory fully explains everything.
I've seen some evidence that when we disappear from this place, we reappear where we were, but there doesn't seem to be any consistent length of time between a person's appearance here and their disappearance.
And I don't think either of us will be satisfied with simply waiting the Station out.
no subject
[ he spares connor a grim smile. ]
So you don't feel feelings, but you can feel satisfaction?
no subject
In a way.
I was designed to accomplish tasks. I will continue to try to accomplish the task set out before me until I succeed.
I'm not sure if that qualifies as 'feeling' satisfied or not, but doing nothing but waiting isn't really working towards accomplishing anything.
I believe I've felt something similar to frustration, however. [Since Miller seemed so interested in his inner thoughts and feelings it seemed like a reasonable thing to share with him.] Failing seems to have a very distinct... sting to it. I don't like failing.
no subject
Failing sucks no matter who you are. I should know, I do it all the time.
no subject
[Because Miller obviously had his shit together.]
no subject
no subject
no subject
no subject
[His tone was completely neutral, sounding almost detached. It seemed pretty obvious that Miller was mostly avoiding his request; Connor just didn't completely understand why, and he wanted to.]
(no subject)
(no subject)