Well, the main body of this creature on the outside has a similar build as an old Earth elevator car, and it seems to be at least semi-sentient. Though I've yet to feel a mind in it like a Lion...

[Only a lot of slimy spit. Oh great, now she's thinking about it. Along with the Sincline ships. She shakes her head.]

Perhaps it thinks its destination was at hand? Though goodness only knows why.