It seemed that you already knew that your friend was an automaton. Dylan, of course, was completely insensitive, but only because of the minimal twist of emotions and expression of feelings. but even so, you continued to love him. in other respects, perhaps, as he did for you.

you invited him to stay with you so that he could tell you more about what he discovered with his roommate in the dorm...

you returned to him, to the living room, where you saw him on the couch.