Connor hadn't actually seen Lioriley yet, here, but he'd known her fairly well in the Feywilds. She was, as Lulu had said--a very sweet natured woman.

"That is the theory, yes. Even an android that hasn't deviated from their programming would have a better chance at finding another android." He glanced down in surprise as the bartender gave them both a fresh drink, but he couldn't complain. He wrapped his fingers around the cold glass and watched the bubbles fizz pleasantly on the surface for a moment. "As of right now, no one is certain...we have only theories and suspicions. Perhaps there was a virus, introduced into the programming. Perhaps...self actualization of an artificial intelligence is simply an inevitability."

He started to take a drink from his glass, then lowered it before it touched his lips, canting his head curiously. "...No? Why would I want to do that? All that would accomplish is a mess for the bartender and staff, and my likely ejection from this establishment."