"I do not have an opinion. A name is simply a convenience, and I am an unowned unit." Yeah, Xavier can take Nick's existence and raise him six whole months, all of which have been spent under repair orders. "I understand. It is a pleasure to meet you, Nick." Admittedly, he would have just refused to decide until given an answer, so this is probably best.

The question has Xavier's head dipping forward minutely before answering. "I am an Artificial Intelligence, created by ONEMATE, incorporated. I am part of a line of domestic and labour helper companions, known as DoLLs. If it is easier, you may call me a synth - logic suggests this is short for 'synthetic human'...?" There is his first moment of curiosity, settled in how different their origins are.