[L is away from home at the moment, which makes it a good time for Connor to arrive; the SQUIP is the one who answers, although there's a long pause before it does so.
The moment its eyes fall on him, a sharp ache shoots up through its chest, wrapping around its lungs; it doesn't show on its face, however. It manages to keep its expression neutral, despite the many reasons that seeing Connor now causes its mind to sink beneath a sudden wave of despair.]
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The moment its eyes fall on him, a sharp ache shoots up through its chest, wrapping around its lungs; it doesn't show on its face, however. It manages to keep its expression neutral, despite the many reasons that seeing Connor now causes its mind to sink beneath a sudden wave of despair.]
Connor. What can I do for you?