[A few seconds pass, though, and... the frustration subsides. It was those who praised her that he was angry at, not Maria. And.... Maria was a child. And... one that reminded him a bit of Sage. He pulls away from the camera a little, and speaks in a more calculated, calm voice.]

I never thought I'd get the chance to meet you like this, though this is a strange circumstance indeed. My full name is Doctor Ivo Robotnik. Does that ring a bell?