[Taryon's smile disappears.] They have their personalities.

[His main defence.]

I wouldn't...well, yes, I used my magical specialty to give them powers. I wouldn't say they're me like I'm sort of lich, but they love me as their creator.

[At this moment, the small roomba pops out from the portal and beeps cheerfully.] Oh! Speaking of- [He squats to pick up the roomba.] It seems all is well over there.