[He knows he likely wasn't actually the first, but that doesn't mean he won't claim it.]

Yes, your little creatures. Yet you are the one commanding them. It's all the same, regardless. Nevertheless, indeed I do, one must keep up with current affairs if they hope to accomplish aught at all. A skill you could benefit from learning.

Anyroad, Steven has recently obtained such a machine, and with how well the two of you got on...

[He doesn't sound annoyed, you sound annoyed!]

Well, it would stand to reason he may be more than glad to assist you.