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9S is proud to say that, for all his curiosity, he's someone who keeps most of his witty remarks to himself, either because his operator doesn't want to listen to his antics or because his battle partner is sick of the same thing.
However, when he and 2B found what seemed to be the last human in centuries, he couldn't help but call it a miracle, because he's sure it wasn't just his head that almost short-circuited, but 2B's as well.
A miracle, an anomaly, a unique existence in a world so devastated. As a result, he assumes that something has gone wrong in the heads of the androids around him, including himself. And how not to be? Androids are programmed for humans, to serve them, adore them, whatever they want, just by seeing them their programming begins to dance.
But you, he still remembers the day he and 2B found you, so confused and scared that you didn't know what to say or where to hide your head out of fear, he doesn't blame you, why would he? He understands that being in such a situation is not easy, so he avoids commenting on it to this day.
You've calmed down for now, you relax more around him, he wants to think that it's because you like him, because he's happier and has more patience, because he doesn't get buts on you, like the commander or 2B does, he pleases you in everything he can, as long as you behave well.
However, when you decide that it is a good idea to go on your own, without telling anyone in the camp, or 2B, or him, he decides that as much as it costs him to deny your requests, it's a good time to stop complying with your whims and teach you why you can't do things as you please.
— I'm sorry —you apologize, squirming uncomfortable in your spot at not getting a single word from him— I didn't really mean to, I just wanted to see the surroundings, you know? You and 2B won't let me out even if I'm accompanied by both of you.
9S decides to keep quiet; this seems to make you worse, knowing him, he doesn't miss an opportunity to start talking or talk back to you—compared to 2B, who always dismisses the conversation with grunts or hums that aren't enough for proper conversation—so his silence is more intriguing than usual, it is alarming, almost terrifying.
He decides, trying to regulate his tone of voice to a calmer one; He can't let his emotions—emotions? Wait, no, that's forbidden, he doesn't have emotions, they're just his programming trying not to collapse— come to light, after all he's configured to please, not scare, humans.
He sighs, trying to make it sound like he's tired, he gives you a calm smile taking your hand. You cheer up at this, he realizes, perhaps you think that he is not angry and that you saved yourself from a scolding. To tell the truth, it's the least you deserve, but he thinks it's better to leave it to 2B because he's not exactly good at it.
—You're not hurt, are you? —It's the first thing he asks, he knows the answer is no, he already analyzed you and made his pod give him your data, but he gives you the benefit of the doubt.
— No! No... I'm not hurt —he feels that you return his grip with a little more force, it doesn't bother him, of course. He is content to feel the warmth of your hands through his gloves.
— Then we should move, we don't want you to catch a cold, right? —He comments, trying to make his tone of voice sound playful, as it usually is.
You do not refute, instead you follow obediently. As it should be, he thinks, he leads the rest of the way humming to you, maybe that will relax you a bit, he can tell how tense you are with the grip you have on his hand.
Who would say that humans would be more curious than him, he must say it, he takes off his imaginary hat at how nosy they are.
But he's fine, he loves humans, he loves you, so he's fine if he has one or two not too big scares.
— Nines —you call him by the nickname he told you shyly, he's used to it in a certain way, he understands that for you he's nothing more than a mere stranger, even with the passing of time— can we, you know, go out sometime? With 2B, too, for more security and that.
— Of course —is all he answers, even if it's a short answer for what he can usually contribute, it leaves you incredibly happy, humming all the way back.
9S is proud of his handling of the situation, you didn't panic and were only alarmed for a while, it could have been worse if he thinks about it, but now everything is fine, he will take you to the resistance camp, where 2B is surely alarmed looking for both of you.
Maybe a little punishment like locking you up wouldn't hurt, he doubts any android would refuse and he's sure the commander would be more than happy with such a decision. Keeping the only human alive is a priority, even if it means locking her up.
So think of you; You will cry, a lot, is what can be imagined knowing your love for the outside world. But also think that you should have visualized the consequences before acting foolishly.
But at the same time he loves you too much to deny you what he knows means everything to you.
Maybe, just maybe, he should tell 2B that a room with a small barred window wouldn't be bad for you.