[He accepts the contact, even if it’s erringly familiar.

Dogged and relentless A long time memory of those words. Now a distant recognition to simpler times. Though a hint of a smile touches the corner of his lips, it recedes into a muted look soon thereafter.

Flynn.

Not gonna go there.]

You remind me of a certain program who thought it was a great idea to backtalk to the local security at any opportunity.

[A quick smirk before a serious downturn.]

Look, I can’t really provide you with any confirmation that what I did wasn’t fully beyond my, desires. [A pause that doesn’t meet Clu’s eyes.] I’m not really fond of... copies. [Looking up again now with a small smile.] Ram on the other hand adored them.

But- [And Flynn can go eat his downtime render.] –brother I can do.