[Simon feels rather similar to Luke, even if he doesn't let his surprise show. That little droid looks like something out of an old sci-fi movie. The robots from the Cosmos Space Center are quite different. Of course, if Aura were here, she'd still be fawning over this little... guy? ...Yes, guy, apparently.]

If anyone is meant to offer apologies, it should be myself. Taka's curiosity often gets the best of him. [Simon takes a few seconds to scritch the hawk's neck, just above its bandana.] ...He meant no harm.