*Why not ask them their names, he nearly says. But he learned about the designation system from R-037 and he doesn't want to so much as imply her existence even to people who hadn't been down there, and certainly not over the network. She and her gang must be protected at all costs.
Besides, his own is right behind him anyway. He looks over his shoulder at it.*
Why not ask them if they have names? They aren't likely to answer, but it would be rude to push a name on someone without even trying, wouldn't it?
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*Why not ask them their names, he nearly says. But he learned about the designation system from R-037 and he doesn't want to so much as imply her existence even to people who hadn't been down there, and certainly not over the network. She and her gang must be protected at all costs.
Besides, his own is right behind him anyway. He looks over his shoulder at it.*
Why not ask them if they have names? They aren't likely to answer, but it would be rude to push a name on someone without even trying, wouldn't it?