Network Effect (The Murderbot Diaries, #5)

by Martha Wells

Then Amena said aloud, “I think you need to give SecUnit some time.” Right, that’s all this situation needed. I asked her, “Is it talking to you on a private channel?” Amena winced. “Yes, but—” I yelled, “ART, stop talking to my human behind my back!”

Seven-year-olds have fights like this. Hilarious!