It's a dog eat dog world out there, Abe, darling.

[ Her manner is resigned instead of dismissive, the throaty tone of her voice deepening as she speaks. (Maybe it's because she's so old, maybe it's because of the way her code is now.) Honestly, she wonders how he's survived so long, sweet as he is. ]

As long as they need me, I don't get eaten. Even if they do tear each other apart.