[Once again Octavian pauses like he's only just realized something, and casts a cursory glance around for some of those new faces. He really does not expect anyone familiar, after such a lengthy stretch of time, but— just in case. After the dream, well.

Just in case.] If you see anyone who claims to know me: no they do not. Unless the face is the same.

[Anyway, novelty! Of course,] The novelty is always compelling. At least a little. But also...

[He looks around again, this time for Viktor, since they're trading off robot watching duty and it's Octavian's turn to muck around and collect cookies. He points when he spots him, and then points lower, to the attending robot. Look, look at him. He's so rotund.]

Field testing. For our project.