[Ralph takes it from him to turn it over and examine it from all angles before he hands it back.] It is like Ralph's. [He pulls his out, too, but puts it away soon after. Perhaps it had a recording device active at all times? That might be easy to fake, but then they'd be listening to their conversation now.

He hooks his arm around Gavin's to draw him closer so he can whisper in his ear with a smile on his face.] If they are listening, then you only have to sound like you are participating. If they are watching, then you only need to go through the motions.

[The only thing left is that he needs someone who would be willing to go along with that plan and won't force him to behave. Ralph would offer, but he's sure the human would want another human to conspire with. Or even something that's not visibly damaged.]