[The human assumes correctly. After an almost imperceptible pause, the A.R.I.D once again launches into its standard introduction.] I am the A.R.I.D on-- [Only to be interrupted when the human apparently changes her mind. The A.R.I.D doesn’t comment aloud on the interjection, though it does silently question the purpose of asking an already answered question and then rejecting the answer anyway. It refocuses on the human’s next query.]

My primary function is to assist and protect the human pilot of this armored combat suit. As the human pilot is not present, there is no purpose to my continued operation. [It’s subtle and brief, but as it speaks that last sentence, its words slow and it’s voice grows even more monotone. To an imaginative human’s ears, it might sound almost sad.] Please provide a valid deactivation order so I may remain in shutdown mode until we reach our destination.