[Chibi sits there for a second to process, eyebrows sharply raised. He looks a bit worse for wear on the feed; his shoulders wrapped thick in bandages, a bruise blossoming on his cheek, he's a When he does speak, it's deliberate, and with a tone more serious than his usual.]

An AI with physical form isn't unusual, nor one with learning capabilities. From what you've told me, a few things pop out: for one, that she has arrived from another world, yet grown so entwined with this one that she can control it. There's also the matter of the colony's systems, and how to 'break into' them, but that's something more complicated.

So, there are a few questions that come to the forefront: Through what channels is she gathering information? Is there a safe way to exchange without unwanted eavesdroppers? Why are our robotic friends acting so hostile? Does it relate to this trial you've spoken of? -- Ah, but I suppose I am making things difficult. [He cracks a smile, but the shade in his voice is practically dripping.]

As for the supposed disease... [His shoulders relax. Finally!] I'd not put too much stock in it. I doubt any intelligence, artificial or not, would be inclined to like a bunch of sudden intruders.