[ He's convinced there's no getting it with her, and although she doesn't... seem offended, 9S still can't bring himself to keep going, no matter how much the suggestion still ruffles his feathers. Well, it is just an idea, in the end—it doesn't mean they'll actually follow through with it. Maybe. ]

Hey, I'd like to come up with a plan, but as it is, I can't even go out there to begin figuring anything out. I hate to say it, but... right now, I can only rely on the information everyone else is bringing in.

[ Which isn't as much as he'd like, but could he really complain? ]