Hope and Lena in “Unfinished Business”

Hope

May I ask you something, Ms. Luthor?

Lena

Yes, Hope.

Hope

These simulations you've been running in virtual reality. My calculations show it is possible they can be achieved in the real world.

Lena

Are you offering to help me kill Supergirl?

Hope

Yes. Would you like me to facilitate?

Lena

I appreciate the offer, Hope. You grow more intelligent and capable by the day. And your assistance comes without ambition, drama, or ego.

Hope

That's why you built me.

Lena

Precisely. Because I trust in technology, not people. People are governed by feelings; anger hurt, sadness. And I'm guilty of that, too. That's why I engage in these simulations, to excise these emotions. I'm not a villain. I don't wanna kill Supergirl; I just want her to experience the same hurt she inflicted on me. And soon enough, she will.