Uh, machines. Sorry. It's more common to call them machines here.

[He's still giving Kadoc a look of distinct concern from over the top of his scarf, but... there's not much he can actually do if the guy is well enough to talk, other than hurry up and finish the magic circle. He'd like to offer some water, but if he had any on his person to give away, they probably wouldn't have had to come out here.]

... If you need a minute, that's OK. The fountain isn't going anywhere.

[Nor is the smell, unfortunately.]