I can understand that. And you're probably correct. Humans have a tendency to prefer those who are more like them than not.

[ This is at least part of her reason for her own form being very human in appearance. ]

I was recruited as well, though the term doesn't feel like quite the correct way to word it. I'm not technically part of the ship and I'm not from here, but I am within the ship's systems.

[ So, sort of part of the ship now, just not originally. Hands going to her hips, Cortana smiles wryly. ]

Not all of us have physical bodies.