He returns that squeeze, somewhat distractedly. It's still hard to believe, sometimes - the human at his side chose an AI, and so fervently.

It might not be long for Mando, but for the supposedly advanced AI, it takes quite some time. He can see there's something. It's nagging at him. But his brain, his AI, doesn't seem to want to completely process it. Or it doesn't want to. He recognizes all of the individuals, of course... but...

"All of you are my friends, of course." Somehow, his shadow shifts again, seeming to shake its head. "And - more. In your case."

But why the formation...? "You're all...? I'm sorry. I don't understand."