[He says, somewhat reflexively, and then has to amend:]
I can assume conscious control. But it's typically more of a balance. I'm letting them have more leeway than usual, right now, they're good in a fight.
[Otto feels like he can trust them with tasks like this. They'll protect his life, and five minds working in concert are still better than one alone, especially in a high-stress, dangerous environment. It's his daily life, his attempts to just be a regular person again, where he distrusts them immensely!]
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[He says, somewhat reflexively, and then has to amend:]
I can assume conscious control. But it's typically more of a balance. I'm letting them have more leeway than usual, right now, they're good in a fight.
[Otto feels like he can trust them with tasks like this. They'll protect his life, and five minds working in concert are still better than one alone, especially in a high-stress, dangerous environment. It's his daily life, his attempts to just be a regular person again, where he distrusts them immensely!]