[Seeing another Witch being dragged his way, Connor gives 9S a weary smile.]

It's easier to just accept it.

[He says it in a low voice, and when the other person leaves, satisfied, he speaks up again. He's seen this man before. And, upon scanning the other android, it confirms his suspicions. It was... June last year. It's been a long time, but Connor remembers. Still, 9S might not remember anything, so he doesn't mention it.]

They'll leave us alone if we travel together.