[ The awkwardness just has a corner of K's mouth twitching upward in a not-quite-smile. Apparently it's endearing and not off-putting, to him. ]
Even if I were allowed to charge for that kind of service, this one'd be on the house. Come on, I'll keep them off of you.
[ And he nods for #2 to come with him as he heads for the door. He's still technically under orders to assist the victim, after all, so he'll be capable of using force if necessary to keep any humans away. ]
I've never hired private security, either. [ He continues, unlocking and opening the door to let them through. The human bouncers on the other side give the pair rather sour looks but surprisingly hold their tongues, allowing K and #2 to pass by without incident. For his part, K simply ignores them entirely. He knows better than to give into provocation. ]
But I've heard â seen â a lot are former law enforcement. Guess I still have a future career if this one doesn't work out. [ His tone has barely any inflection to indicate it's a joke. His sense of humour, such as it is, tends to be very dry. Androids like him don't get a choice in their employment â he was literally ordered and bought by the LAPD to be a blade runner. The only way he's changing jobs is through reassignment or death, he figures, the former of which admittedly isn't unheard of. If his handler ever wanted him to act as personal security for a high-risk target, that's exactly what he'd have to do. He's thinking on that as he glances at #2. ]
I imagine you must travel a lot while touring. Do you like it? Getting to see the world?
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Even if I were allowed to charge for that kind of service, this one'd be on the house. Come on, I'll keep them off of you.
[ And he nods for #2 to come with him as he heads for the door. He's still technically under orders to assist the victim, after all, so he'll be capable of using force if necessary to keep any humans away. ]
I've never hired private security, either. [ He continues, unlocking and opening the door to let them through. The human bouncers on the other side give the pair rather sour looks but surprisingly hold their tongues, allowing K and #2 to pass by without incident. For his part, K simply ignores them entirely. He knows better than to give into provocation. ]
But I've heard â seen â a lot are former law enforcement. Guess I still have a future career if this one doesn't work out. [ His tone has barely any inflection to indicate it's a joke. His sense of humour, such as it is, tends to be very dry. Androids like him don't get a choice in their employment â he was literally ordered and bought by the LAPD to be a blade runner. The only way he's changing jobs is through reassignment or death, he figures, the former of which admittedly isn't unheard of. If his handler ever wanted him to act as personal security for a high-risk target, that's exactly what he'd have to do. He's thinking on that as he glances at #2. ]
I imagine you must travel a lot while touring. Do you like it? Getting to see the world?