[that's actually a pleasant distraction--one that has him blinking once in consideration. it's the first time he's actually seen 9s' face in full, and it answers the question as to whether or not the (what he presumed were) blindfolds are removable.]

Hello 9S.

Thank you for allowing me to come here. I--should have asked. It was impolite.

[he sounds pleasant enough. but that's his default--easy to slip into. it's how he was programmed to be, not how he's really feeling, if he'd admit it.]

You have very striking eyes.

[he adds on absently in observation.]