[ the glance connor gives duo is slightly startled, as if he hadn't expected to be addressed. he's considered a person now, yes, and the people from the station wouldn't have any reason to consider him otherwise, but it still takes him a little by surprise to be acknowledged by organic beings.

he blinks, then offers a small, slightly wan smile. ]

My people were originally created to assist in such ways. [ he glances back to the display, lips twitching back down again uncertainly. ] Of course, we're all generally more advanced than these, but.. giving them the option to learn, only to so easily wipe all that away again is.. [ he hesitates, struggling with a word he's been cautious to avoid thus far. ] .. cruel.