She was its creator, of course, but she hadn't really thought of it as anything but a program until well....
Even then, she wasn't sure if that was the correct term.
"The idea has crossed my m-mind so embarrassingly often, and I've almost acted on it a couple of times. The words will be on the tip of my tongue before everything that could go wrong fills my mind...then I get tongue-tied and quickly change the subject."
Marina would sigh softly to herself. "I know the worst she can say is no, and we'd still be friends, but I'm afraid she'll treat me differently. Things would change between us and I'm.....I'm not comfortable with that idea."
"Maybe I'll try again tomorrow. Be a little brave for once."