I was just a machine, but it wasn't really me... (Connor x OC) D: BH

༻ 9, Partners ༺

3rd PERSON'S POV

It was about eleven o'clock when Connor crossed the threshold of the DPD, then he walked straight to the reception desk where he was greeted by an ST300.

"Can I help you?"

"I'm here to see Detective Anderson."

"Do you have authorization?"

"Yes..." Connor replied, then both of their LEDs went amber color for a few moments.

Connect... Access authorized...

"Detective Anderson hasn't arrived yet, but you can wait at her desk." the android informed him, then Connor headed to the office right away. He exactly remembered where the young detective's desk is, but he had no idea when the girl would arrive.

"Excuse me... Do you know what time Detective Anderson usually arrives?" Connor didn't know that Rose was just late or she had a day off, so he asked one of the nearby police officers.

"Rose has lunch break, but if she keeps her good habit, then she'll arrive within a quarter of an hour."

"And Lieutenant Anderson?"

"Depends on where he was the night before..." he answered with a laugh at the end, not even taking his eyes off his terminal screen. "If we're lucky, we'll see him before noon."

"Thanks..." he thanked him for the help politely, then decided to explore the office while waiting. However, there was something that he was more interested in than the police station. Well, someone... Connor wanted to know more about the young Anderson girl who was now his partner, so he glanced at her desk.

Sync in progress... Sync done... Collecting data... Processing data; Photograph - Rosalie Anderson and Hank Anderson (August 15th, 2035).

Sync in progress... Sync done... Collecting data... Processing data; Azalea bonsai tree - Rhododendron kiusianum.

Sync in progress... Sync done... Collecting data... Processing data; Mug - Lavender tea, traces of herbal.

Sync in progress... Sync done... Collecting data... Processing data; Cinnamon rolls - Calories 341, saturated fatty acids 9g, cholesterol 17mg, carbohydrates 43g.

Sync in progress... Sync done... Collecting data... Processing data; Book - William Shakespeare: Macbeth.

Sync in progress... Sync done... Collecting data... Processing data; Canine hairs - Australian Shepherd.

After checking almost every centimeter of her desk and finding new informations about her, Connor's gaze moved to a newspaper article, published just over three years ago.

"August 15th, 2035 - Rosalie Anderson promoted to the rank of Detective; Becoming the youngest detective on the Detroit police force. Detective Rosalie Anderson was among the most decorated police officers in DPD's recent history, securing a number of high-profile arrests and serving as an integral member of the force. Captain Fowler described Miss Anderson as among the most talented police he has ever worked with. Although the young detective has been serving the city for only a year, many people say that a glorious career await her."

After that, Connor thought that maybe it would be useful to know more about the lieutenant as well. He glanced at his desk, but unlike Rose's decorative desk, it was very messy.

Sync in progress... Sync done... Collecting data... Processing data; Knights of the Black Death - Dark heavy metal (Release date: 2021).