Rattus' default expressionlessness held well even when he was being swayed by the way Islywn drove. In the back of his mind, however, he already deduced that his current style of driving was most likely influenced by Neo. After all, the blonde alchemist was a subordinate of his, and he knew very well his brash and death-defying tendencies, especially if he decided to carelessly drive by whim, usually to amuse himself at the expense of his two colleagues. He also noticed that, in contrast to Neo, Islwyn's driving was faster and had more control over the vehicle, which resulted in him having more close-calls than what Neo can do. He only attributed this to the fact that Islwyn was a male fae, but such thing still managed to surprise him.<br/><br/>On the other hand, Beth answered Aderyn's questions of who amongst the Temple's mages are capable of learning the skill of making a shield against the radiation that was possibly present in the Old Facility. "There's a reason Heather is considered to be the leader of the Temple, even if we don't exactly have that kind of organization. She, as well as Bobby, can easily learn spells, and Neo said that perhaps they potentially can be a greater mage than he is. But aside from her, I have not idea who else can do so. I, personally, don't think I can easily learn such skill. The reason why I had a lot of knowledge regarding beasts and creatures is because I can easily see and feel them. But aside from that, I can only do the offensive and defensive basics."<br/><br/>"If then so, we could go for the option of having both an item be imbued with the protective ability, and getting one of our associates familiarize the ability itself under Miss Aderyn's instruction." Rattus said, still looking straight at the road through the window of their wildly swinging car.<br/><br/>"But can Miss Aderyn afford to do such? It will surely have a severe effect at her, especially the she sustains herself with magical energy. It is the same energy she uses whenever she casts a spell." Beth replied to him.<br/><br/>"Neo has formulated a concoction that restores such energy in almost an instant. We have witnessed him drink it countless times, and it is not a secret amongst our group." He answered, still having his expression unmoved by the twist and turns of their car.<br/><br/>"I see." Beth sighed, although she was pressing herself against the backrest of the passenger seat, in order to avoid being swung. "Also, I think we do need to wait for the plans and what the drones will show, as I have a theory about these sentries."<br/><br/>"Expound this theory of yours." Rattus was almost commanding in his tone, if not for the fact that he didn't raise his voice.<br/><br/>"After your descriptions of the hazmat suits that they are wearing and Islwyn's evaluation of their performance as sentries, my hypothesis is that the sentries aren't human at all." Beth told everybody. "This is somewhat consistent with the fact that the plant is radiating attractively powerful magical energy, but now it only begs the question of why do they have to wear the suits, or why are they armed with laser weapons."<br/><br/>"And, as far as I know, there was never a small-scaled directed energy weapon developed, neither did any see utilization or even field testing." Rattus kept explaining. "It only begs more of the question about the identity of the opposition we are facing."<br/><br/>"Indeed, it does." Beth nodded.<br/><br/>"And Mister Iswyn," Rattus addressed the driver. "We are nearing the hotel, I suggest that you slow down in preparation of disembarking from this vehicle."