As if compelled, the moment Strange rematerialises, 9S automatically goes for him again. But this time, his movements are jerky as he purges Axii's influence over his neural pathways. No magic is involved in the dispersal of Axii's command, the magic fragmenting before it can no longer hold its shape. By the time his arm is extended to grab Strange again, 9S blinks, as if coming out of a daze.

He hates this. It makes him feel like a machine. Like he has no free will.

Not that he's certain he has that anyway.

Turning, 9S says sullenly, "Is that enough?" From him, anyway.