[ The concept of someone protecting him, especially once they find out the truth of what he is, has literally never occurred to Haruto. He wants to think it might be more possible here than it would have been back on his Earth. He had been so sure there that as soon as someone discovered what he was, he would be turned back in to Project Integration. Here, though...? As far as he can tell Project Integration's reach does not extend to Reverie Terminal.
He had started introducing himself to all the humans he met using a false name, because at the time he didn't know whether Project Integration was behind his being brought here. Later, he kept it up for the sake of consistency and not wanting to be caught in a lie. But really, so much of him is a lie. Even 9S, a fellow AI, thinks he's human.
It would be nice to think that people would come to his defense, if he told them the truth. But how can he be sure they won't conversely be angry with him for lying to them? ]
i don't know whether i'm close enough to anyone here for them to protect me.
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He had started introducing himself to all the humans he met using a false name, because at the time he didn't know whether Project Integration was behind his being brought here. Later, he kept it up for the sake of consistency and not wanting to be caught in a lie. But really, so much of him is a lie. Even 9S, a fellow AI, thinks he's human.
It would be nice to think that people would come to his defense, if he told them the truth. But how can he be sure they won't conversely be angry with him for lying to them? ]
i don't know whether i'm close enough to anyone here for them to protect me.