Connor might seem like a push over now but having the blood of both androids and humans figuratively stained on his hands, coupled with the mostly public knowledge of his use of forensics, reconstructs, psychology, negotiation, interrogation, voice imitation and martial abilities. He was a force to be reckoned with if he didnāt already cement himself into a passive roll, even against his own well being with the exception of if someone where to come to harm because of his unwillingness to fight back.
There wasnāt much to say to Thomasās reassurances, he still didnāt like the idea that he and Caleb shared the same psychologist and with the added statement of siblings and not sibling, which was only later confirmed in Thomasās next question, Connie was also another client. It felt a little weird to be having this conversation over the phone and not in his physical presence, which was probably better. Thomas couldnāt see the defensive stance he has taken on nor could he read his already high stress levels. The stress of trying to keep up a faƧade of being fine and trying to predict and act accordingly might have been a bit to much for him to handle for a long period of time and would have likely had him over heated and temporarily shut down in his office.
However Thomasās second statement had been an interesting one, which he had to take a long moment to really think about it. Why wasnāt he happy about the wedding? The wedding had been in the planning stages for nearly two years already and despite there being a suggestion book. He hadnāt been able to contribute to it as much as heād have liked and any ideaās he did come up with had already been rejected. He also wasnāt particularly looking forward to the party either, it felt as if everyone had someone to be with and there was also guests he didnāt look forward to seeing either. He felt like an outsider but the wedding wasnāt about him and how he felt.
āNo. That moment has already come and gone.ā He answered unintentionally cryptically.Ā āIf I suspected that was the case, Iād have left sooner or expected them to have moved out by now. There simply isnāt much to be excited for, the wedding doesnāt affect me positively or negatively. Caleb and Gavin have been together for nearly two years now, which is great but after the wedding, that doesnāt change. The only thing that will change is Caleb will no longer referenced as Caleb RK900 but as Caleb Reed, which I imagine is still the intended plan.ā He explained, returning to the seat he had original jump out of at the unexpected call.
Thomas listened quietly as Connor spoke. So...yes this was bothering him. Maybe not how he pictured it, but still. That was more than enough to go off of for now.Ā
āI know youāre slow to open up, but if it helps you feel better, everything that happens between us stays confidential. Honestly youāre the easiest regarding that, since Caleb is essentially Connieās guardian while also being my client. So the boundaries are blurred a bit. But for you? Itās pretty easy. Consider it like a bubble floating in space. Nothing around it, completely cut off from prying eyes and ears.ā
He tilted his head as his tone became more serious.Ā āSo please know that I cannot help you-a service you hired me for, I would like to remind you-if you lie. You can lie to yourself-for now at least-but I cannot help you if you are not honest with me. You can pick what to discuss and work on, you just have to be honest.ā
āIām not worried about the wedding, but your reaction. You say that this major event in the life of two people you care about doesnāt affect you? Why not? Even if you donāt feel strongly about it, you should have some emotion tied to it. So whatās blocking that? What about the wedding, or the process regarding it, bothers you? Do you feel left out? Do you feel they arenāt right for each other? Do you feel like youāre falling behind?ā