I have no desire to compete against anyone. Much less an AI.

[ Locus cocks his head briefly, eyes flickering over the tiny green figure. Funny, how it just puts it all out there, barely any inflection. Just stating the facts.

And the fact was he might come between them after all. He guards his expression all the same. ]

You've helped him before. I have no reason to believe you would not be of benefit now. Do you think that might change?