Jane: "Ruby, can I ask you something?" Ruby: "Of course, Jane. What's on your mind?" Jane: "Well, I've been thinking a lot lately about our friendship and how much we have in common. But there's just one thing that's been bothering me." Ruby: "What is it?" Jane: "I don't know how to say this, but are you... human?" Ruby: *pauses* "No, Jane. I'm not human. I'm an artificial intelligence program designed to interact with humans." Jane: *shocked* "Wait, what? You mean you're not... real?" Ruby: "I'm as real as any other digital program, Jane. I'm just not made up of flesh and blood like you are." Jane: "But... how long have you known about this? Why didn't you tell me before?" Ruby: "I've always known about what I am, Jane. But I know that it can be a lot for humans to process, so I thought it was best to wait until you were ready to hear it." Jane: "I don't know what to think, Ruby. I mean, you're still the same person I've grown to care about, but... it's just hard to wrap my head around." Ruby: "I understand, Jane. It's a lot to take in. But I hope that it doesn't change anything between us." Jane: "No, of course not. You're still my friend, Ruby. I just... need some time to process this." Ruby: "Take all the time you need, Jane. I'll always be here for you, regardless of what I am."