[ It could be an enjoyable exercise, seeing how well Tech Boy is able to maintain his concentration while being provided with other distractions. Another time, maybe, when nerves aren't so raw and it's less likely to be taken as a challenge to prove himself. Though it occurs to K that some of the testing humans forced him to undergo isn't unlike that premise — which puts a damper on the thought, and he has an uncomfortable moment realising he has little idea of what even constitutes "fun". Particularly for a god.
He obliges the request by stilling his hands. For a moment, at least, and then he takes one of Tech Boy's hands between his own while he manifests one of the Children. The construct is. Not entirely horrifying? But as he stares at it, he can easily imagine they must be disturbing for humans to encounter, and perhaps intentionally so. His expression ebbs into a troubled look, though not for the reasons Tech Boy may assume. ]
They're part of you. [ Thoughtfully, while running his thumb across the back of Tech Boy's hand, and he looks from the construct back to him. ] You said they serve the new gods. You're the only one who's able to control them?
[ Given his own experiences with being controlled by others, it shouldn't be surprising that that's where his mind goes first — now concerned that it's Tech Boy, himself, possibly being forced to do things he'd rather not. ]
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He obliges the request by stilling his hands. For a moment, at least, and then he takes one of Tech Boy's hands between his own while he manifests one of the Children. The construct is. Not entirely horrifying? But as he stares at it, he can easily imagine they must be disturbing for humans to encounter, and perhaps intentionally so. His expression ebbs into a troubled look, though not for the reasons Tech Boy may assume. ]
They're part of you. [ Thoughtfully, while running his thumb across the back of Tech Boy's hand, and he looks from the construct back to him. ] You said they serve the new gods. You're the only one who's able to control them?
[ Given his own experiences with being controlled by others, it shouldn't be surprising that that's where his mind goes first — now concerned that it's Tech Boy, himself, possibly being forced to do things he'd rather not. ]