No no, things he touched to ash. It's that machine that seemed to have the worst effects tied to it, but since they probably made the machine, they can do those things without it. Just be cautious. There's still a lot we can gain from them.

[That and to be honest, he doesn't mind Pluto. Sure, she and her people are beyond practical jokesters and into mildly dangerous hooligans under the guise of merchantry, but they live at the base of the portal and have some control over its functions that exceed Robin's knowledge. Maybe their proximity to its tools helps, too, but he has to assume part of their leverage comes from that control, and even if they consider Robin an ally, they probably don't want to give all of their power up to her by letting her have the kind of portal access they enjoy.

Good news is the soup has cooled down a bit now. He blows on a spoonful just to be sure, then has a bite. It's absolutely delicious, and very warming. He smiles.]

This is really good.