You tell Jasper to keep talking to the cage, and to try and figure out if it can understand speech at all. You also make sure to tell them to circle around the room if possible, get a better look at that panel…if an opportunity comes up, shock the machine. Getting Marvel down first would be ideal, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Jasper holds up a single finger discreetly, continuing on.
Their name is Jasper, they say as they float to the side, trying to sneak around the cage. The cage type simply turns to face them, following the phantom type’s motions exactly. Jasper even tries darting to the side and back again, nearly getting smacked by the cage’s quick motion to follow again. The cage reaches out and pokes at Jasper’s wisps, the phantom type gripping their chains and backing away nervously.
It makes no attempt at words. Jasper tests waving at it, getting a mimicked wave in response, albeit more enthusiastic. A quick glance at the panel reveals no words on any of the buttons, no labels to be seen at all. Without warning, the cage type reaches out and grabs one of Jasper’s hands, catching them before they can jerk away.