Aw... He wants to peek inside so badly, but it's clear that the blastia is important to her. Sentimental, maybe? Either way, it seems like she'd probably get real mad if he messed around with it.

9S lowers his hand, but the disappointment is clearly written on his expression. "'Her'?" If his eyes weren't covered, 9S would be shooting Rita a dubious look. "Can a mechanical device like that even have a gender?"

Heck, from outward appearances, it doesn't even appear to have the capability of thought or communication.