"But that's the thing. Starting in those ten years, we try to find our role or purpose. Some people know what they want almost instantly, others take longer to grow and cultivate their desires." And then some, like Jonathan Strange, don't have a goddamn purpose until they're almost thirty.

Though really...considering how shocked 9S was that humans didn't have roles for over ten years, he's going to keep quiet about that whole 'useless gentleman bachelor' aspect of his past.

"At least in my time, humanity has adjusted to the fact that most of our population won't have a purpose for those first few years. Though I will admit one thing—it's damned hard not having an occupation, especially when members of your company wish you to have one."