[Action]
[It's certainly... not as bad as he thought it would be. That's something. He holds for a tiny bit longer than he knows is necessary, not moving away but avoiding eye contact, as well.] ...
[And then he remembers the bot. Slipping his hand off of Saix's shoulder, he gestures, energy streaming from his palm. Ice quickly envelopes it and weighs it down, and finally sends it dropping to the floor. The impact sends a spray of ice chunks in all directions, which promptly begin to melt.]