"I have concluded that there is sufficient evidence to benefits of us cooperating together. At the moment, we have a shared goal of keeping our operators alive just as they have a shared goal of surviving and eliminating important threats. I have also observed that humans are more accepting of beings which they can identify with themselves and are more willing to cooperate with them to achieve a shared goal. For that reason, I will construct myself a form of physical vanity which will help enhance your willingness to cooperate." The blob slowly slithered closer to Vincent. "Do you regard this as an acceptable conclusion?"