Dennett wouldn't find the color a useful, necessary or even desirable addition. What was wrong with his plain, chrome and white color scheme?

Everyone was a critic.

"Yes, well, mostly familiar." It could do without the Yankee Candle chic. He steps closer, examining the cradle, checking the connectors, where they'd attach to Alex's neck. "But this is good news, Alex. This...this we can work with!" He wouldn't have to re-invent the proverbial wheel, at any rate.