"I'm working on a project to build a combat training robot with a learning AI and a personality modeled after the pet monsters people on board have. It would assist in missions without having formal obligations of much of the crew, she wouldn't be affected by the train's magic as normal crew members would, and would be happy to train with people. It would be like playing for her. Here-"

She hands off some of the sensors.

"First, though, I need to monitor what kind of damage these practice dummies take lately so she would be well protected and be able to self-repair."