Arid listens, a little bemused, mostly analyzing the layers to what he's saying. Partly trying to shake the sense that his tone here is far too familiar.

"Some units can be... frustrating to cooperate with," she acknowledges, ignoring the sudden thought that she must have frustrated her first ally exactly like this. "Especially if their programming is too narrow to allow flexibility. As an advanced model, perhaps he will prove more adaptable."

If the other bot is lucky, he may even survive the experience.

"I will log your preference not to be notified of incipient health threats," she adds in a deadpan voice. Funny, how he complains as if he is the one who needs to look out for his droid's safety.