My Precious Partner [2/2]

Not suppressing a smile, I teased them in response.

"Her name is Aira, and she has been my precious partner since last night."

[...]

Suddenly I noticed someone else in the video I sent to Bella's phone, Aira manifested next to me, just as she did in cyberspace. When I turned around, she was not there, leaving me confused.

[My ladies, please ignore my lord's words. I am his mercenary AI. Pleased to meet you all, I am Artificial Intelligence for Reconnaissance and Analysis Version 7.1, also known as AIRA. I exist only in cyberspace and have been assisting my lord Limitless in his missions.]

Gasps of surprise and admiration came from the other end of the line. 

[And who chose your outfit and appearance, Aira? Was it Darling?]

[No, Lady Benelli. This form is based on a maid from one of my lord's games. When I suggested this appearance to him, he found it to be to his liking. I have used it ever since.]