[ ... Surprising, the lack of reaction, but appreciated nonetheless. Maybe all those people were right. Maybe it's not such a big deal to be different after all.
Haruto makes a mental note to explore that thought later. For now, he withdraws the charging cable from his pocket. (The numbers keep flashing.) ]
I need you to help me connect this to a power source. Even at my speed, this is likely to take days, and I'll need to plug in so I can keep going while I sleep.
Plug in...? [ huh. he stares at the cable and then haruto but doesn't make a move yet. ] We don't have access to the reactor yet, but most everything here seems to charge wirelessly, so it must be active. [ he's just thinking aloud here... ]
Are you one of them android thingies or is this something else? [ still no judgment, miller just needs all the info to make a calculated movement. he's much like a computer himself that way. ]
Alex helped me connect it to a transformer inside the wall in my room. [ Yes, that name-drop was purposeful. Alex had sworn to look out for Haruto, and he wants Miller to know it. ]
It's... a little more complicated than just that. [ He takes a deep breath, deciding in this moment to trust Miller. Alex had vouched for him, after all. ] My brain is robotic, but my body is human.
Well, alright, let's see what we can find. [ he opens the compartment next to the door like it's second nature, and after a little tinkering he seems to find what he's looking for. then he's gesturing for haruto to hand him the cable. he doesn't want to admit it but if alex cares for this kid then so does he. ]
Okay so how long do you think it'll take your robo-brain to run through all these codes? [ there's a little clicking noise and miller lets go, hands out as he makes sure it stays connected. ] There.
[ Haruto glances up at Miller, like he hadn't expected such an offer from him. ]
Sure, they're fine.
[ Haruto turns so his back hits the wall, and slides down into a sitting position, making himself comfortable before plugging the cable into the port on the back of his neck. ]
[ Haruto pulls his knees up and wraps his arms over them, trying to get comfortable enough to settle in for a long stay. He gives Miller a small smile. ]
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Haruto makes a mental note to explore that thought later. For now, he withdraws the charging cable from his pocket. (The numbers keep flashing.) ]
I need you to help me connect this to a power source. Even at my speed, this is likely to take days, and I'll need to plug in so I can keep going while I sleep.
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Are you one of them android thingies or is this something else? [ still no judgment, miller just needs all the info to make a calculated movement. he's much like a computer himself that way. ]
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It's... a little more complicated than just that. [ He takes a deep breath, deciding in this moment to trust Miller. Alex had vouched for him, after all. ] My brain is robotic, but my body is human.
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Okay so how long do you think it'll take your robo-brain to run through all these codes? [ there's a little clicking noise and miller lets go, hands out as he makes sure it stays connected. ] There.
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I can make it a background process so it'll keep running... Probably about a week, maybe less if I get more help.
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You have to stay, right here, for a week? [ hadn't the kid just said his body was human? ]
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I'll have to break to eat, and use the bathroom. But basically, yes.
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You like the protein bars from the galley?
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Sure, they're fine.
[ Haruto turns so his back hits the wall, and slides down into a sitting position, making himself comfortable before plugging the cable into the port on the back of his neck. ]
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Let me know when you're hungry I'll go.
[ until then he's not going anywhere. ]
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Thank you.