Conversation-Stopping Robot

Origin
Origins for this artifact are unknown. It appears to have been made in the late 80s and has a generic brand. Was recovered from a college fraternity known for promiscuity and relationship drama. May have originated there.

Effects
When in the presence of an active conversation or debate, the artifact self-activates. It will attempt to shuffle between the two or more conversationalists. Once eye contact is made with the artifact (hard to avoid, as it has small flashing lights and makes short beeping noises), all people involved will be overwhelmed by a feeling of awkwardness and will seek to leave the conversation and avoid the other people for as long as the artifact remains active. The artifact has been seen to remain active for anywhere between a few minutes to several hours.

Felix's Notes
"Tests are conclusive, it took six interrupted flirting attempts for Juan to figure out I was releasing the artifact. He has locked me in a cupboard with the robot. Feeling very uncomfortable. It won't stop beeping."