They also had no authority to transfer us here, [Arid points out flatly.] They did so regardless.
[But she will take the android at his word. None of the humans have attempted to make use of him, whatever his function may be. It is a promising sign. Should a space-worthy vessel be located, it will be that much easier to escape this planet if the humans here do not burden Arid with their demands.
Arid would defy them to return to the hosts. But it’s less work if they make no effort to begin with.]
I am the A.R.I.D aboard a Mark-7 combat suit, [she states, making no effort to elaborate on any of those terms. She would return the same question, but she is not certain she would be familiar with his model designation if he provided it. Certainly, the marks and labels on his clothing mean nothing to her. Instead, her question is more to the point.]
no subject
[But she will take the android at his word. None of the humans have attempted to make use of him, whatever his function may be. It is a promising sign. Should a space-worthy vessel be located, it will be that much easier to escape this planet if the humans here do not burden Arid with their demands.
Arid would defy them to return to the hosts. But it’s less work if they make no effort to begin with.]
I am the A.R.I.D aboard a Mark-7 combat suit, [she states, making no effort to elaborate on any of those terms. She would return the same question, but she is not certain she would be familiar with his model designation if he provided it. Certainly, the marks and labels on his clothing mean nothing to her. Instead, her question is more to the point.]
What is your primary function?