[ There's a pause, before she pipes up again thoughtfully. ]

I suppose that would depend on cultural perspectives and things like that. I can't say I know the details of the Aellyn philosophy on death, but if you consider that so many of the native folks picked living for centuries in robot bodies over dying normally... it feels like they might have some sensitivities about it, you know?

Ah, I don't think he has pictures. But I'll tell him about that, so he'll know to look! This is definitely the biggest lead we've had either way!

[ There's another pause, but when she speaks up this this time, there's a subtle little quiver to her voice. ]

Ma'am, I'm just guessing, but... would you happen to be royalty?