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The pasta on your desk has gone cold while you were inside the Captain's office. Connor is listening in, watching you through the glass wall. Fowler sits on his steel desk, arms crossed over his chest while he gives you the assignments for the case. You seem to be focused on whatever he's saying.
Every second he's analyzing and storing data. He doesn't intend to eavesdrop. It's not his fault that he can hear everything. That's how he knows you've been the topic of conversation for many officers. Some praised your skills and high profile accomplishments, and some passed along more. . . derogatory comments. Mostly the male officers. He felt something nasty curl in his biocomponents when he heard those statements.
Connor basically jumps out of his seat when Fowler calls him.
"Good afternoon, Captain." Connor greets as he reaches the office. His gaze flicks toward Fowler, and then you. "How may I be of service?"
"I've assigned you and our newest Detective to work on the Garcia case together." says the Captain, eyeing the both of you. "I'm aware that you're currently partnered with Hank and have an active case, but I'm sure you're more than capable of handling both cases effectively."
"Start working on it as soon as possible," Fowler turns to you. "Unless you have objections to raise?"
"No," says you quickly, hands folded behind your back. "Working with Detective Connor would be a pleasure."
Connor's LED flashes amber so fast it goes unnoticed.
"And Connor?"
"Managing two cases simultaneously is well within my capabilities, Captain." He answers confidently — and truthfully. Unlike humans, he doesn't get confused or overwhelmed by tons of information. He has no issues with working late either, it's not as if he needs any sort of down time.
Fowler slumps back on his chair, raising his coffee mug to take a sip. "Good. Get out of my office."
Connor opens the door for you as you exit upon command. You feel his towering presence behind you as the two of you descent the metallic staircase. "I've never been partnered with an android before. This is new, and kind of intimidating."
A subtle frown plays on his face. "Do I intimidate you, Detective? I'm sorry if I —"
You glance over your shoulder. "What? No. I was not complaining. Not at all . . . Your expertise is no secret. I've heard you're very good at what you do."
"Thank you, Detective. You are equally worthy of such recognition." Connor replies as you reach your desk. At his words, your heart genuinely warms up. Hank sits silently a few feet away, but you have a feeling he's listening, as always.
