They're safe, [ she confirms with a nod.

then, with an edge to her voice that can only be described as something that has long since edged past dislike and into hatred, ]

That would be Olivia. She's the station's former AI. When I first took over, I did a full and thorough sweep for any traces of her and there were none... so she has either been able to evade me, or she's been brought back.