Oh. Oh. That explains the familiarity. And gives a whole new dimension to him calling for his mother, considering he's mentioned growing up in foster homes. Since he seems to have no idea who she is, Chloe's particularly careful not to let any of her feelings show. There's just the warm smile.

The words catch her off guard simply because they're unexpected. The smile remains and she peers at him in an 'aren't you astute?' way. She's been told she doesn't have a psionic signature, though it isn't something the adult Carter has brought up with her. Children aren't so restrained, and he's also mentioned a period where he struggled with control.

"You're right, I'm not. I'm an android. See?" She shows him the LED at her temple, currently blinking blue. The colours probably don't mean much to anyone who isn't from her time and place but she aims to project calm regardless.