Impossible, yes. It is impossible for an android, even of this capability and advanced AI to truly want. Emotions in him are programs meant to react to coded stimuli. Even this Tiger knows that.

So what is this horrible ache?

He keeps his eyes downcast, feeling as though he shouldn't look at Adam. Doesn't deserve the respect that eye contact entails.

"Yes, Master. I will not."

And he moves with incredible speed and accuracy, on the target almost instantly. Like he was fueled by anger or frustration as well as a simple necessity to obey.