His eyes softened into something almost like amusement, as if such a ragged appearance was all one could expect from a renowned mechanic.

I am not human.
I am a cyborg.
I am mechanic.
That's all I am... right?

I'm sure I'll feel much more grateful when I find a guy who thinks complex wiring in a girl is a turn-on.

Did you know that she was cyborg?” asked a woman in an unhidden tone of disgust.
Kai stared at her, appearing confused, then let his gaze dance over the crowd. He shuffled his feet
closer to the podium, a wrinkle forming on the bridge of his nose.
Cinder bit the inside of her cheek and braced herself for adamant disgust. Who would ever invite a
cyborg to the ball?
But instead, Kai said simply, “I don’t see that her being cyborg is relevant. Next question?”
Cinder’s metal fingers jolted.

I don’t see that her being cyborg is relevant.

My only mistake was in waiting too long to be rid of you", Adri said, running the washcloth between her fingers. "Believe me, Cinder. You are a sacrifice I will never regret.