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[unpurposed]

[It took Cato far too long to interface with what he was internally designating the 'network', though the term was a loose metaphor considering that he could not figure out any of it connected. Assuming, for a long time, that there must be a technological basis to it, he had spent an embarrassing amount of time trying to hack into something that instead seemed to simply work on command. It defied logic, but then, so many things about this place did.

When the image of cato finally appeared, at first it simply looked black. But upon closer inspection, the blackness was reflective, and as he pulled the strange device further from himself, his form became clearer. A robot, of some kind, comprised mainly of haphazardly repaired white panels (tarnished with age) and a very large red cross painted over his chest.

He made a sound distinctly like someone clearing their throat, before continue. ]

Hello.

[ His voice was surprisingly smooth, gentle, calm. Despite his appearance, his voice sounded like it belonged to a soft-spoken young human man. ]

Please accept my apologies for the direct address. I have recently been granted my personhood and have been assigned to a - [ He paused for a brief second ] - family. I am looking for the individuals named Sansa, Wrath, Alina Starkov, and Lan Sizhui. I will serve diligently.

If anyone is in need of medical assistance, please be informed that I am a fully licensed medical unit. [ Well. No one had taken his license away, so that was technically still true. ]

Thank you.

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[badlypoisoned]

I didn't remember saying anything about trust. All I said was that I wouldn't hold it against you.

[He says this a little cheekily.]

I have to admit, I am a cautious person. [It comes with the job...or maybe it's just his nature? Hard to say.] Human nature can be strange. Under extreme duress, people will often show great integrity...but often will show the opposite.

[He tilted his head, resting it on a palm with a smile.] Beyond that, both information and favours can be useful or dangerous to receive or give. I don't think it's a bad idea to keep things to yourself until it becomes clear which it will be.

[unpurposed]

I am programmed to follow local laws and customs. [ He says this, but there's a weird pause, a flash of a small red light on his black faceplate for a second or two, and then he continues as if nothing happened. ]

I appreciate your warning, and I will endeavor to be cautious.

[badlypoisoned]

[He still isn't sure what it means to be programmed but...]

A little rebellion is normal, isn't it? Besides, as long as you're not caught it's fine, isn't it?

[Is it!?]

Though, do the colours on your face mean anything? [It just flashed red!]