Hermes neglects to answer the first question directly when it's asked as he has a much better explanation as to what exactly he is. With a smile, Hermes begins, "I'm Hermes! Or to be more specific, Hermes v1. I come from a computer game. It's a roguelike space sim where nearly everything is user-generated. Planets, individual people, alien species, and more! NotAIs LikeMeThough."

As the two walk, Hermes offers one of his hand/foot/claws for a handshake, and continues speaking. "It's usually my job to give the tutorial to any new players. I also quicksave and help out Mors and Hades in the Underworld.