"While different people have different needs, Linden seems to perform the best under a mix of both reasoning and training," it says; it almost sounds lightly offended, though it fully expected that reaction to its implications and statements. Myr is convinced that the SQUIP is some kind of universally malevolent, parasitic force; it wonders what all the people of Aefenglom, Rich in particular, have said to lead him to such a conclusion.

"Have I said something wrong? You seem... upset." Very nearly playing coy, as though it doesn't know exactly why he's reacting in such a way.