"We've run scans for lifesigns; no dice."

Which meant it was probably just the machine at the helm... all alone, and keeping itself that way at least in part.

Not a healthy situation, by any means.

"And I think that bit's consistent, so far anyway."

Who knew what could break in interesting ways next? They'd already had the autotranslate turn off.

"Mmhmm. And when it comes to learning, everything counts."