One of the nearby platforms suddenly shows a blur of hissing static for a moment, then it clears to reveal an orb of shimmering colours that moves next to Ashley and Alexander.

"Hm. A first encounter with fellow AI. Greetings to you. I believe protocol in these situations is to introduce oneself, so... I am known as Scalpel, though I did not select this name for myself."

As it speaks, colours shimmer across the orb's surface.