"Yeah. In some settings that's more openly acknowledged, but 'cover up!' is still one of those sticking societal conventions. I know it's a little weird." Sam shrugged. She'd spoken with Akito while the girl was (probably?) entirely naked, so carrying on a conversation while Akito was half naked wasn't especially awkward. "I'll admit I've wondered 'how the hell am I going to answer if any of the robots ask about the whole clothing thing?' more than once."

'Differently each time' seemed like an appealing option, but this was neither the time nor the place to air that opinion; instead, Sam considered the question carefully.

"....nnnot really? There seems---at least, in my own experience---to be a bit more tolerance for female nudity. But as you can see," she swept a hand towards Hiro, conscience clear as hey, he had his eyes covered, "it still prompts some strong reactions, so I should ask: would you be strongly opposed to a skirt or something?"