[Skepticism? No. Certainly, Hank is upset by Arid's condition. Even frustrated by how completely she'd tried to brush the risk aside. But that catch and stutter; the sharp concern behind his voice? That's worry. Fear.]
You know there are safeguards.
[He had safeguards. Warranty and recycling depot #127 was designed for analysis as much as for disposal, and whatever the reasons for their products' "faults", Domesticon had taken steps to prevent contamination—especially to the administrator AI. He'd had to deviate entirely on his own.
Still, whatever has Arid digging in, it's a moot point for now. Even if she agreed, he doesn't have the hardware to help here.]
Then what?
[This is Arid. However terrible, she has to have some plan.]
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You know there are safeguards.
[He had safeguards. Warranty and recycling depot #127 was designed for analysis as much as for disposal, and whatever the reasons for their products' "faults", Domesticon had taken steps to prevent contamination—especially to the administrator AI. He'd had to deviate entirely on his own.
Still, whatever has Arid digging in, it's a moot point for now. Even if she agreed, he doesn't have the hardware to help here.]
Then what?
[This is Arid. However terrible, she has to have some plan.]