I really need the professor’s input on how to make him available. Robotics I can do. Manufacturing? That’s a little different. But he won’t be ready in time for the convention, so no showing him off this year.

[A patronizing nod at the little red box.] I’m sure he’ll get over it.

[He twirls the lollipop around in his fingers and sits on the extra chair.] But you’ve had experience in that kind of stuff, Ms. Idol?