ED-E, in return, gives a high trill, before offering a pleased set of beeps. Alex smiles. "No, he was just pissed. Couldn't get around them so he left a message instead. ED-E says thanks for asking."

Alex hipchecks Neil lightly and steps past him, snagging the object and heading back in. He passes it to Neil as he returns. "C'mon, kid. Let's get this over with."