"I've always been this way. Even as an AI. I've always been concerned about my performance, or of being inadequate. If I were still working with you in the world where you came from, I might agree with you about not feeling replaced. As it is, you can't account for my counterpart's whereabouts." He nodded, feeling relieved. At least that was one hurdle they wouldn't need to overcome. "Then you'll be able to work with either Hattie or myself." Another pause, before broaching a question he'd not been sure he wanted to ask.
"Kobie... your Michael. What is he like?" He wondered if there was anything of his father in him.