Connor angled his head slightly to one side, looking between Peter’s face and the tool on his wrist. This human was considerably more generous with his time and resources than most. Human children were known to bond to their android caregivers and treat them as playmates, but generally teenagers were disillusioned.

“I wouldn’t want to waste your fluid, Peter. It seems like it was quite an effort to create and accrue. But I appreciate your offer.” Connor finally replied after a moment’s consideration.