The AI. [ She's heard that term already, otherwise she wouldn't have the remotest clue what he's referring to — and would likely pretend as if she's familiar with it while waiting for him to give her any helpful information in context. ] Hard to trust what could very well be responsible for bringing us here without our permission.

[ His answer does pose an interesting question, though, and one she might dwell on later provided he's not still throwing that ball aimlessly against the wall; she wouldn't put it past him not to do it solely to irritate her. ]

Bodies can always be made to disappear.