[ The response does alleviate some of his worry. 9S can't determine what the fate of ALASTAIR will be from all the murmuring voices, but it helps to know he isn't the only one who wishes to stay—especially if it's someone like Akira, who 9S has grown to know well enough despite their short stay within the organization.
His shoulders relax, but he isn't wholly free of concern. ]
Yeah, me too. [ 9S answers with a nod. ] I want to stay, but—if enough of the others don't...
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His shoulders relax, but he isn't wholly free of concern. ]
Yeah, me too. [ 9S answers with a nod. ] I want to stay, but—if enough of the others don't...
[ What would happen? ]