"Insecurity is a highly emotional trait. It lacks basis in logic. Surely the concept of 'two heads are better than one' holds more validity in that respect than the idea of replacement." The modulator ripples in silence for a moment. "Michael was my assigned partner, but I have accepted orders and directives from others in the past, including Sarah Graiman, Dr. Graiman's daughter. I do not believe that it would be a problem."