"Where in the-" Ink cuts off, deciding it's best just not to ask anymore.

"Ooookay." Not the most convenient place for it to lead. "Iris I hate to keep asking this of you. If you're still exhausted we can take a sec but you're probably our best bet at getting through here."

"Probably a good idea." It scanned the ground for the chain.

No it doesn't LIKE agreeing with Maro, but it had to give credit where it's due.

"No I mean- fair! I was just kinda impressed you knew that one!" It chuckled awkwardly. "A-anyway! Machine! We should find it. Probably. Yeah!"

“HUH???” It looked up at her sharply.