"Well, I think the point is for them to unexpectedly gain sentience on their own, then attack. That's how it works in films, anyway."

Parties? Had Zouichi ever attended an actual party?

...no, probably not.

"Erm... no? There wasn't really any time for either, especially in the situation we were in. That's why I was designed to rarely require sleep. It allowed me to continue working outside even when human personnel were unable to do so."