"Oh, that. I needed my previous form rebuilt so my old brain could re-map my motor functions before the mind transfer. I didn't want this new body having to re-learn how to walk. After the transfer was complete, I decided to wind up my old metal corpse and let it have a go at you. Its mechanical innards were collapsing, anyway. Oh, yes, I knew you were coming. Your helicopter's stealthiness leaves much to be desired, yes?"

He turns aside, monologe evidently concluded. "Harold, be sure the children who weren't over-exerted into unconsciousness are as powerful as can be, so they can deal with these two nuisances." He heads for the door.