The nearest few non-copyright-infringing children's franchise characters stop suddenly, grinding noises coming from their joints, and the acrid smell of burning plastic wafts through the air as the heat and sparks from within start to scorch their neon fake fur coverings.

Cortana's voice comes over the comm, rippling with laughter. "What's the penal code say about attacking a Judge with creepy puppets?"

Yeah, she absolutely thinks this is hilarious.