[ he's still on about that, as expected. They raise an eye at his pointed exception, but don't make mention of it. That's a battle they don't feel like fighting with him. ]

I know, Connor-kun - it was a joke. [ THEY PROBABLY SHOULDN'T BE TRYING TO JOKE WITH THE ANDROID... it just comes naturally. ] In any case, I wanted to let you know about it ahead of the trial so you don't get surprised. I'd rather not be suspected as a child killer.