Well, okay then! Reward for his good work? 9S can absolutely get behind that. Now that he's received an explanation, he's overcome with curiosity. And since Lambert's essentially given him permission to open his gift immediately, that's exactly what he does.

Opening the paper bag, 9S discovers a... pill? 9S pulls it free from its confines. "What's this? Drugs?"

Well, humans did like their drugs, if old world records were anything to go by. Before Lambert answers, 9S immediately puts the pill in his mouth and swallows.








His expression freezes.