"I hope that your colony worlds are kinder than the ones where I'm from are." Built on the backs of countless Replicants. Less than human and more than human, each at the same time.

She can see that flash of bitterness, but chooses discretion. Often, discretion was best. "Kindness is often in short supply, no matter where one comes from. That, I think I am sure of. But, why should he forgive them? I wouldn't.

And Joi sighs. "I was programmed to be a companion, not a fighter. I wouldn't know how to try even if I had to try. But yes. Sometimes, that's all we can do."