[He casts the screen a panicked glance, before suddenly vanishing off it. She might be forgiven for him just bailing on her and not planning on continuing this conversation at all. Shortly though, there's the sound of the big, heavy door of his lab being closed and locked. He doesn't want Fern or Glitch to be privy to this conversation at all.

His face appears on the screen again, and he doesn't look any less panicked. He runs a hand through his hair sucking in a breath. ]

I don't - Is it that obvious? I- I'm sorry. I'm trying to get a hold of it. I just need to try better. I'm not- I'm trying not to hurt anyone.