[ Lapis does make sure to cradle the robot carefully, one arm tucked under it while one wraps around the top to shield it - controller still firmly in her grasp. Okay, robot is safe from further gull bullying and Blade has managed to actually eat; she considers this a success.

Though she does squint up at the sky for a moment, wondering if she should scare the stragglers away... She has her summon, so there's that. A dog-sized bird made of shadow should be intimidating enough, but seagulls are vicious little things.

But she relaxes a little at his words, despite the looming threat. Good, little robot is safe. The question does gets a blink, and her eyes glance up at Blade in return. ]

That's right. I can create and control shadows, it's pretty handy since they can be solid as well. [ As demonstrated when a seagull attempts to swoop in again, and is just slapped with another shadow tendril. ]

Though I only got this power after arriving here, so I'm still learning different ways to use them. [ Now she starts to make her way out of the water, making sure the precious cargo doesn't get splashed as the shadows trail behind her. ]

... How's the burger? [ Okay she's still pretty pleased with herself about that. ]