[ The reaction he receives is even better than anything he could've imagined. And the accompanying image.... He laughs in a breath, pleased. They've gotten right to the point, haven't they? ]
Yes, sir.
[ It isn't a form of address he would've thought to use for Tech Boy on his own (beyond their first meeting, when it had been impersonally polite), but there's a practised quality that makes it sound unforced when K says it. Setting his Omni aside, K reaches back blindly seeking Tech Boy's neck, feeling his way with wet fingers to the nape. He tilts his head back to give a teasing smile. ]
You're a bit overdressed.
[ K's own changed physiology is a source of curiosity for him, and he could sense the careful way Tech Boy was feeling it out, but â there's still the matter of unwelcome phantom voyeurs to discuss first. He gives a little squeeze before releasing the nape of Tech Boy's neck, afterward reaching for one of his hands to hold instead. ]
What do you think it is? That's causing you to feel watched. [ In retrospect, he thinks this might explain some of Tech Boy's odd behaviour of late. Whatever the cause is, it must be growing more intense. ] The incense might help, the way it did in Deerington... [ Considering they'd also received some upon arrival in Trench. That had prompted K â once his memories had returned â to gather even more, in case. With October approaching, he figures it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to supplies so they won't even need to leave the house. ]
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Yes, sir.
[ It isn't a form of address he would've thought to use for Tech Boy on his own (beyond their first meeting, when it had been impersonally polite), but there's a practised quality that makes it sound unforced when K says it. Setting his Omni aside, K reaches back blindly seeking Tech Boy's neck, feeling his way with wet fingers to the nape. He tilts his head back to give a teasing smile. ]
You're a bit overdressed.
[ K's own changed physiology is a source of curiosity for him, and he could sense the careful way Tech Boy was feeling it out, but â there's still the matter of unwelcome phantom voyeurs to discuss first. He gives a little squeeze before releasing the nape of Tech Boy's neck, afterward reaching for one of his hands to hold instead. ]
What do you think it is? That's causing you to feel watched. [ In retrospect, he thinks this might explain some of Tech Boy's odd behaviour of late. Whatever the cause is, it must be growing more intense. ] The incense might help, the way it did in Deerington... [ Considering they'd also received some upon arrival in Trench. That had prompted K â once his memories had returned â to gather even more, in case. With October approaching, he figures it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to supplies so they won't even need to leave the house. ]