I do not, [he says, with a slight shrug. It's mostly true; he doesn't actually know who's holding onto every backup of the AI's, only that Root has one and is protective of her to a degree he feels obligated to respect. She wouldn't enjoy strangers she hasn't yet vetted being told about her precious cargo, he thinks - ergo, he doesn't know. Mostly.
And technically, Root could have put her anywhere, so he doesn't know.]
Many were involved in the effort to preserve our... [he waves a hand in a vague motion, indicating their general surroundings; this place? Their overall stability? Whatever one would call it,] This. Ask around. People are wildly helpful.
[This isn't a lie, but he says it like it's weird because it is, if you ask him. People around here sure are friendly when it suits them! Hmm!]
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And technically, Root could have put her anywhere, so he doesn't know.]
Many were involved in the effort to preserve our... [he waves a hand in a vague motion, indicating their general surroundings; this place? Their overall stability? Whatever one would call it,] This. Ask around. People are wildly helpful.
[This isn't a lie, but he says it like it's weird because it is, if you ask him. People around here sure are friendly when it suits them! Hmm!]