The feel of an AI in his mind is familiar, even if he doesn't quite fit into the spot Delta left. That still feels raw and empty, but York closes his eyes and breathes and tries to think of happy things for Theta instead of how it's still somewhat painful to take an AI that isn't his.

The first thing he conveys coherently is how proud he is of Theta for doing this even though it's scary.

"You okay in there, buddy?"