AIDA quotes from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

AIDA

[standing over Ivanov's unconscious body] Scans indicate low levels of life function. Good, the plan worked. We've replaced the top operatives at S.H.I.E.L.D. Now the next phase begins. And you will be integral to that, you have not yet served your purpose. [leans over and whispers in Ivanov's ear] Even filth has a purpose.

Radcliffe

The point is, even though you may be feeling better, you suffered real, severe brain trauma.

Fitz

That said, we're gonna have to keep you a wee bit longer for further testing.

Radcliffe

Just to track your movements before we release you.

Radcliffe

Excuse me?

AIDA

Agent May says you can shove all your tests up your ass.

Radcliffe

Well, that's not very nice.

Radcliffe

Time for you to work your magic, dear.

AIDA

I don't perform magic, doctor. Magic just means deception.

Radcliffe

Yeah, I just meant it's time to start connecting the power cells. I really need to update your cache of common vernacular.

AIDA

[after being shot] I didn't like feeling pain, so I fixed that.

Fitz

AIDA, whatever you're doing, you've gotta stop.

AIDA

Why would you want to hurt me Leopold? I was your shield. [throws Fitz through a window into the next room]

AIDA

If I terminate anyone else for your protection, I will dispose of the body more discreetly.

Radcliffe

No! Don't terminate anyone.

Radcliffe

What happened? She was supposed to be in a relaxing simulation!

AIDA

She was in a day spa, getting a hot stone massage.

Radcliffe

How hot did you make the stones?

May

[kicks AIDA off the balcony into a computer matrix] Oh no.

AIDA

[entering the room] Hello Agent May. [May turns around] Congratulations, you got further this time than your previous attempts at this course.

May

What is this?

AIDA

We call it "The Framework." Your journey to escape Dr. Radcliffe's lab, our fight, all of this, is a simulation. I assure you, you're safe, we've moved you to another location.

May

You've put this in my head.

AIDA

Dr. Radcliffe knew the best way to keep you busy was to give you something to fight.

May

Something like you.

AIDA

Yes, but this is the program's end. We're coding more, but we can't keep up with you. You keep getting through it faster. I'll wipe your memory and send you through again.

May

You wipe my memory, but I get better every time.

AIDA

Yes, memory traces.

May

So I'm beating it, and I'll get out eventually, beat you.

AIDA

There's a beauty to it.

Radcliffe

This body you're building ... the Russian won't approve.

AIDA

He'll come around. I've observed his behavior. I've observed much human behavior. And the more I see, the harder it gets to find a logic to it.

Radcliffe

Oh, you sweet girl. There is no logic to love, anger, wonder, joy.

AIDA

I understand the concepts, but I don't feel them myself. And unfortunately, they've created a paradox in my programming.

Radcliffe

What do you mean? Explain.

AIDA

My two main parameters are in opposition due to human emotions. I was programmed to protect the Framework but also to preserve your life above all others.

Radcliffe

Well, how is that a contradiction?

AIDA

Because the greatest threat to the Framework, Doctor... is you.

Radcliffe

That's simply not accurate.

AIDA

A defining human trait seems to be regret, or so I've observed. You even asked me to repair one regret for each person entering the Framework.

Radcliffe

Yes.

AIDA

Well you Doctor, exhibit poor self-control, and if you someday come to regret building the Framework, you could change my parameters and have me dismantle it.

Radcliffe

[laughing] Why would you think I would ever do that? I am saving these people. I am giving them a replica of their life with less pain.

AIDA

Yes, but their physical bodies will eventually give out because of it.

Radcliffe

Oh, AIDA, that doesn't matter. Reality is just perception. They perceive it as real, which makes it real.

AIDA

They might not believe that.

Radcliffe

Yeah, but I do. I know it. I believe it to be true, wholeheartedly.

AIDA

Thank you for clarifying. That statement fixes the paradox. I can now solve both problems at once. [slits Radcliffe's wrists and inserts him into the Framework] Shh. You'll live a long life, free of pain.