[Even as Norman moves the stool, Otto's already fiddling with the tempad, making sure it's hooked up properly to an outlet. It seems to be charging alright with this voltage. Perhaps, since it was created by a timetraveling agency, they made sure it would be able to connect to typical power sources throughout the ages. Even so, it doesn't look like the most ideal way to charge it. It'll take a while to fill up like this.

He looks up at the sudden apology, and the breaking of Norman's voice. The way he sees it, Norman's not the one who broke the actuator. Norman's not the one who did any of those horrible things he's likely apologizing for. That was the Goblin. Hypocrisy at its finest, since he absolutely blames himself for what 'Dr. Octopus' did. He ends up tilting his head a bit, forcing a smile.]

Peter believed it as well. All three of them did. Who are we to dismiss brilliant minds like those? [A moment's pause as he places the severed actuator on a nearby table before him.] ... We can be so much more. All we need is a chance to prove it.