[In a way, that sort of presence is familiar. But it isn't the same and so it hits an even stranger version of the uncanny valley where this horror is not her horror.

The horror does, however, have a very good point. They can't really afford to waste knives. Kido groans and sits down, balancing the knife between her fingers.]

Do you have something better? I'll give it back. I just need to dismember this so it's easier to toss.

[Oh. Right. Kido waves her hand - and subsequently the knife - at Elaine.] And don't report this. I'd have to kill you too and I was aiming for irritating people this time.

[Horror she may be, she is at least polite.]