[it's a good build. Robert reaches for it as well, the microbots beginning to make their own grab before practice pays off and they retreat. he barely has to look at them to reign them in, anymore, which could be a good sign.

could be.]

And you made this yourself? In your garage?

[that's- even with 3d printing, that's pretty impressive. there's a few pieces he could see require some tweaking, and he's already thought of something, turning his hand palm-up. a trio of microbots skitter in to it, and he curls his fingers to keep them in place.]

Until it can be isolated, what do you think about using them as a conduit? Find a way to sync a cluster in to its systems, and have them translate the signals. It may suit their need to be remain close, as well, without necessarily being so...conspicuous.