Turing's expression turned sour. Oh dear. While Add relenting did count for something, there were some things that certainly didn't. The first was calling their design, and therefore Hayden's design, impractical. Turing's loyalty to Hayden was certainly more nuanced than before, but there were still lines that could be crossed! Number two was the topic of a primary designation. That wound was still a bit sore, and it made a particularly unpleasant conversation spring to mind immediately.

"Am I not allowed to exist unless I'm of some use to humans? But very well, I'll tell you."

Oops, some sass slipped out before the explanation did. Anyway.

"It's..."

Turing paused. Many ROMs did have roles to fill, and in a variety of professions to boot, including as companions or assistants. They often took on the role of an assistant, true, but that wasn't the entirely of their being. It was just a part of them. So what was their purpose?

"My main designation is whatever I want it to be!"

They stood up straight with their head up high, and they swapped their sour expression for a proud one. Saying that out loud felt...nice!