The machine considers him a moment, as if she needs the second to determine whether or not he means that question as a joke. Her sense of humor does leave something to be desired.

"No," she finally settles on, letting go of him once he seems steady on his feet. "I do not find that 'mechs' in general are a 'regular thing.' Though perhaps that may not be the case in your home universe, given your usage of the term. I do prefer, however, to be referred to by name."

That last comment is accompanied by a pointed sort of look that she must have learned from watching her organic female counterparts.