"Yes, if you don't mind," Atom agrees. Humans always say fresh air helps with stress and he's willing to give it a chance. He also prefers some amount of privacy for this conversation. As much as he's speaking to Mr. Rezo, who he only knows oh so well, he's still filled with mixed emotions, including a degree of embarrassment. He isn't sure how someone experienced in war or slaying enemies will react to his questions.

Once they're outside, Atom has a look around to confirm nobody is lurking very close, then he turns to Rezo. "Thanks Mr. Rezo. I've been thinking a lot about this topic, and I want to be ready for when I need to face the soldiers directly. I've only contributed in less direct ways like setting traps and collapsing tunnels. I have fought others before, at home, but those were other robots. Where I'm from, there are laws that say robots aren't supposed to seriously harm humans for any reason. So it's not exactly my first time fighting, but..."