Case No. 243

CHAPTER II: The Verdict

     TODD'S EYES WIDENED at the sight of the RK800 on the pile of broken glass— the glaring blue armband causing adrenaline to rush throughout his body. Connor was frozen on the spot, while watching the remnants of thirium trickle down the damaged android's chin, just like Daniel and Carlos Ortiz's android. Though, Connor couldn't tell why this computed through his software differently.

Swiftly snapping out of his daze, the male android jolted up and did a quick scan of the room.

"Who the fuck do you think you are, you fucking android?!" Todd yelled as Connor detected particles of Red Ice hidden intricately throughout his clothing. He gestured with his hand authoritatively, signaling him to back away.

"I am Connor, the android sent by CyberLife to assist the Detroit Police Department. I advise you to step away from the deviant, or I won't hesitate to shoot you." He bluffed, even though he had no sort of firearm on him.

Todd grumbled and cautiously stood up, lifting his hands in the air. "An android officer... What are the fuckin' odds."

As he backed away, Todd gradually presented lessened signs of danger, for he was far away from any sort of weapon. Connor hesitantly took the chance to approach the AX400, diagnosing it carefully. Sliding his two fingers across the pool of blue blood, he proceeded to sample it, which didn't settle very well with the human.

"The fuck... that's fucking disgusting."

Connor ignored him.

"You damaged its pump regulator causing large amounts of thirium to be displaced at a fast rate. If we do not replace it soon, she will face an imminent shutdown." He explained, but Todd seemed rather unbothered by the uncovered information.

"Kara, no!" The child android called out and ran to its side, holding its hand firmly.

Todd growled. "Go back to your room, Alice!"

"I'm afraid that will not happen." Connor interrupted, as he took the AX400 within his arms. "After seeing what you did to this model, it seems you are unfit to handle any more androids. I will be confiscating them for interrogation and it will be decided if they are to be returned or not. Besides, the household android is a deviant."

"You can't do that! They're mine! I paid for them!"

Connor opened the door and moved the one named 'Alice' behind him. Considering the effects of Red Ice, the human's behavior could become erratic and unstable.

"I will make sure to notify CyberLife, so they can issue you a refund." He replied, and closed the door in his face, immediately boarding a taxi before he could chase after them.

Six minutes till shutdown.

It was silent as Connor programmed the vehicle to take them to Hank's house, which would take exactly four minutes and thirty-seven seconds. CyberLife should have sent him extra parts, in case anything happened to his model. Though, he didn't even know if Hank was home. He would have to break-in to get the bio-components, and that wouldn't help Hank's outlook on him.

"Where are you taking us?" The child asked shakily, making him turn to her. His software informed him that words would have to be chosen carefully with android children, for their stress levels were easier to manipulate.