Uh..." you take a step back, unsure of what to say. You're not even sure the figure can hear you, so you start to sign instead, starting with your name. I work with the Royal Scientist. Are you ok?
They shiver and spark, their eyes flaring bright.
I never worked with a human. Who is the Royal Scientist now?
You raise an eyebrow, but spell out Alphys's name nonetheless. They seem to calm down a little.
I see. We are much later. If a human works for us, the barrier must be down.