Newt would never dream of doing something so untoward. They haven't even been introduced, why would he have cause to attack him at random? Newt watches him gather up his items, and nods.

"They do seem to be particularly ferocious at times," he admits, looking towards what he believes to be the north where this cave must be. He's interested, certainly. He'll have to go see if he can track down this cave.

"Could I ask---do you think the cave might have afforded a way out of this area?" It seems to be a pattern. They seem to congregate and protect areas that either first offered ingress or avenues that might now offer escape. He offers a soft, disbelieving laugh at the mention of tiny robots.

"No, I don't think so."