"Actually," Robin fills a strange silence that follows Phalanx's words, "I was hoping you might know where they came from, Tonic."

The man's smile fades as he starts to look between them again.

"You don't know?" He asks, "Robin, are you bringing a spider into my nest?"

"I paid our fare," is Robin's response. Something about this prompts him to reach over and take Phalanx's hand again, which the man clearly notices. "I just want to know if you've heard of anything like this person in one of your deeper circles."