Eric
"I thought they fired beams from their eyes," He says, launching a thunderbolt at the other bandit, "It'd be kind of odd if Watchers could but Watchlings couldn't." He says, moving forward, blade ready in case either of the bandits choose to fight back, "Do you think they would surrender if I told them I was the Arch-Mage?"
Jennifer
"This way is quieter, and more of a spectacle. They can, though."

*He thought on the arch-mage comment.*

"Are you on some kind of Power trip? They're scum, they probably don't know what the college is."
Eric
He chuckles, "It was simply a rhetorical question." He responds, stabbing the bandit he thunderbolted, he quickly casts a shock rune in the corridor they entered through, "The cage should be just up ahead."
Jennifer
"Then let's not waste any time..."

*He had a clockwork related joke stirring in his head, but he was able to contain himself.*

"I appreciate all the work you're doing, I'm not exactly in my prime."

*He laughed halfheartedly. It was true. His brass side was not the gleaming luster described by many. It had become worn, and his clavicle constantly squeaked despite the lubricant.*
Eric
"You say that as if I am." He says with a laugh, "Perhaps you should get a check up. There's a few members in the College who are quite knowledgeable on Dwemer technology. And before you say anything, yes I am aware there is a difference between Sotha Sil's clockwork and the Dwemer's technology."
Jennifer
"Despite my efforts, maintainance is difficult. It's like an itch that you cant reach, but much, much, *Much*, more impactful. Hyrminas, my Watchling assistant, can only do so much. I was never comfortable with... Humanoid daedra bound to servitude. The watchlings are sentient, but they just feel more trustworthy."

*The cage was in view now. With what they were after inside.*
Eric
"There still may be something that can be done." He says, "But another time." He says, pointing toward the cell, "This will take me a moment, larger portals are always a bit more difficult." He says, downing a Fortify Magicka potion, he begins channelling the portal spell, it opens underneath the cage, slowly getting wider