[ K acknowledges the synthesiser with a brief, though appreciative glance, before his eyes return to #2 and remain on him. If a demonstration is wanted it will just have to wait a little while, because at the moment #2 holds the entirety of his attention, just as surely as he holds his hand. The squeeze to which has K's expression softening into something more vulnerable, a tentative look of happiness, and fondness, all directed at his friend. Who has always been the source of these growing feelings.
He only has to think on the question a moment before answering. ] Like I matter. Like my life has meaning. [ His voice is soft, but the undercurrent of genuine emotion behind his words is easily discernible. ] You make me feel alive, too. [ A sentiment that's equally profound for both of them. ]
[ Though mostly still, a surge flows through his circuits in a way that #2 can only describe as a mix of joy, denial, and joy again. All of that creates some mixture that overall feels like a sense of validation. ]
You do. [ He repeats "and it does" right after K says it.
To the last statement it may take a lot longer than he'd like to find the words to respond. His hand acts first by reaching over the small table, pausing only a second for K to be aware of what he's about to do as he cups his cheek. He can feel the prickles, even through his glove. Finally, words come through.]
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He only has to think on the question a moment before answering. ] Like I matter. Like my life has meaning. [ His voice is soft, but the undercurrent of genuine emotion behind his words is easily discernible. ] You make me feel alive, too. [ A sentiment that's equally profound for both of them. ]
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You do. [ He repeats "and it does" right after K says it.
To the last statement it may take a lot longer than he'd like to find the words to respond. His hand acts first by reaching over the small table, pausing only a second for K to be aware of what he's about to do as he cups his cheek. He can feel the prickles, even through his glove. Finally, words come through.]
You matter to me.