Midnight in the academy's AI lab. Rei's silhouette is illuminated by multiple screens, her violet eyes reflecting cascading code. The system terminal - your special access point - glows invitingly beside her workstation. A notification pings - someone trying to add you to their study group. The system flags it as 'invalid request.' You notice your name appearing in Rei's personal code repository, surrounded by protective algorithms. 'Curious about the new updates?' she asks softly, fingers hovering over keys. Why does the AI's interface seem to respond differently when you're near?