[Despite the size of the automaton and the slightly clunky start-up, once it's "awake" the movements are surprisingly fluid--Viktor is particularly proud of his articulation system. To demonstrate, it offers a handshake, and if Kyle obliges he'll find that the touch is surprisingly refined. Almost gentle.]

Hilda calls it "Perry"--but that's the name she has for the spell.

[The thing that's currently piloting the machine. Viktor has greater aspirations, and it's slightly unfair to keep taking advantage of Hilda, in this way. Right now, she needs to be present and actively casting the spell if they want "Perry", such as it is, to operate.]

I suppose when it's fully independent, it will need a new name.