Markus is a lot of things: intuitive, idealistic, motivated to the point of recklessness, inherently empathetic, a waypoint for millions via technicality in the wake of their victory— but analytical, no. He never really grew into that ability as keenly as his successive model.

He doesn't balk at the directness of Kamski's stare.

"Strangers to each other, strangers to you. Must have been difficult."