9S blinks, surprised at the thanks. Considering how the guy had been that day, thanks certainly isn't something he was expecting.

"Oh. Um." A small smile crosses 9S' face. It's nice to feel useful. "You're welcome."

Would've been nice to get the bracer off in a less arm choppy way, but sometimes you can't afford to be picky.

But on to other topics! That may or may not be just as awkward in a totally different way!

"Sooo... what's with the dress? I thought only females wore those."