diff --git a/src/actor/surgeryAssistant.t b/src/actor/surgeryAssistant.t
index dcc245f..b826687 100644
--- a/src/actor/surgeryAssistant.t
+++ b/src/actor/surgeryAssistant.t
@@ -3,22 +3,38 @@ surgeryAssistant: Person
   'surgeon assistant'
   @redRoom
   " The torso of cybernetic assistant surgeon
-    is wired to the ceiling.
-    <br>Cameras are scanning the room.
-    various servos, units and cables make distinctive sounds,
-    the bulky arms slowly sway."
+    is wired to the ceiling. "
 ;
 
 + HermitActorState
-  specialDesc = "Ttttest"
+  specialDesc = "
+    Ttttest"
+  stateDesc = "
+    <br>The mechanism shows no signs of life
+    and indicators show the missing network connection.
+    <br>
+    <br>You can see an empty data port
+    on the robot's body
+    and a data cable hanging from the ceiling. "
   noResponse = "
     The surgical robot is not responding.
-    <br>You can see the message <q>Connection lost</q> on the indicator display."
+    <br>You can see the message
+    <q>Connection lost</q> on the indicator display. "
   isInitState = true
 ;
 
++ robotOnline: ConversationReadyState
+  specialDesc = "
+    Robot ready to talk. "
+  stateDesc = "
+    <br>Cameras are scanning the room.
+    various servos, units and cables make distinctive sounds,
+    the bulky arms slowly sway. "
+;
+
 dataPort: PlugAttachable, Attachable, Fixture
   'data port/outlet/socket'
   'data port'
   @redRoom
+  "Industry standard connector for automated assistants. "
 ;
diff --git a/src/item/dataCable.t b/src/item/dataCable.t
index e4a91d6..8b5f472 100644
--- a/src/item/dataCable.t
+++ b/src/item/dataCable.t
@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@ dataCable: PlugAttachable, Attachable, RoomPart
   'data cable/wire/cord'
   'data cable'
   @redRoom
-  "Thick data cable with damaged connector."
+  " Thick data cable with
+    <<jack.isBroken ? 'damaged' : 'ugly'>>
+    connector. "
 
   canAttachTo (obj) {
     return !jack.isBroken && obj == dataPort;
@@ -21,7 +23,10 @@ dataCable: PlugAttachable, Attachable, RoomPart
 
   dobjFor (AttachTo) {
     action () {
-      "Data cable pluged in.";
+      surgeryAssistant.setCurState(robotOnline);
+      " Data cable pluged in.
+        <br>There were service sounds and
+        the surgical assistant began to show signs of life. ";
     }
   }
 ;
diff --git a/src/room/redRoom.t b/src/room/redRoom.t
index f556135..2e3db62 100644
--- a/src/room/redRoom.t
+++ b/src/room/redRoom.t
@@ -8,6 +8,6 @@ redRoom: Room
 + operatingRoomDoor: Door, RoomPartItem
   'armored operating door*doors'
   'armored door'
-  "An armored door with a massive locking mechanism."
+  "An armored door with a massive locking mechanism. "
   specialNominalRoomPartLocation = defaultWestWall
 ;