[Microchanges in expression, the way muscles change and twitch under the surface of skin, is a basic part of what he was designed to notice. Even when he’s not actively trying, they rarely escape his notice, so ingrained that it’s simply a part of his personality to label Connor as exceedingly observant.

So yes, he notices the way it looks like the other is trying to parse this information. But this reaction is subdued compared to a few that he’s received so far; wrapped up in utter confusion, not bothering to hide it on their faces.

He doesn’t seem offended by Mako’s uncertainty to call him anything versus anyone. But Connor is notoriously hard to offend, and is probably the last android that one wants to debate personhood with.]

You wouldn’t be the only one. I’ve met several here who can’t hope to know what an android is, or can’t wrap their minds around the idea of a synthetic, mechanical being. It’s fine, of course; everyone’s world comes with its own set of expectations and rules. In some, AI simply doesn’t exist.

Regardless, that doesn’t change what I’ve told you, and I have to admit it’s nice to meet another officer of the law.