The bot just peered at her a moment at the news, wondering if it were a trap of some form before he just shook his head with a wry snort.

"I can't say I'm saddened by the news." It couldn't have happened to a more deserving person in his opinion, as much weight as it carried nowadays. In the world before he might be considered a 'thing', but at least his family saw otherwise. Here, he didn't have that luxury especially when those in power often saw other human beings as mere things as well.

"Well then it's good to meet you. I'm The Spine." Settling back slightly as he looked thoughtful a moment, brow furrowing slightly. "Can't help but wonder what happens to me now though. Know why he kept me around, question is what sort of person took over."