[There's a hint of reluctance from Alucard, and he glances away for a moment. Out in the crowd, he can easily spot Connor, smiling and polite as always. The dhampir turns back to 9S.]

I feel as though he should be the one to tell you. But yes; androids who have emotions are considered defective. They would be killed.

I think that, perhaps, Connor is concerned about being killed as well. His phrasing regarding certain matters from him is careful, but he has emotions. I know he does. But I cannot begrudge him for being so cautious to admit it.