"The precise nature of their construction does not imply that any unexpected shift of current in those instruments' electrical circuits will render them useless, but rather it is an expected signifier that disruptions of such nature will not be a problem in regards to their function," Rattus answered Aderyn's question about the laser weapons that the hazmat guards wielded.<br/><br/>Yukina, however, chimed in and added, "But we can overload the electrical charge of those laser guns, right? We just need to know what their limits are, and how they are powered."<br/><br/>"But you know that such information, albeit essential, is nearly impossible to acquire, given the circumstances," Rattus said to her.<br/><br/>"Also, since those instruments can suck up ghosts and such, they might be powered by something strange," Yukina said, affirming her superior's concerns. "By then, we can only count on these... puccas?" Her tone became questioning, as she heard Islwyn's snide comment about the said creature's eating habits.<br/><br/>"They are a type of creature coming from Celtic nations such as Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, Miss Aikawa," Beth began explaining. "They take many forms, usually of animals such as cats or dogs, but whatever shape they take, their fur is almost always black. They can be seen mostly lingering around rural farming areas, and they can either be helpful or harmful, depending on their temperament or how the local community treats them."<br/><br/>"Well, since we talkin' 'bout anudda o' dem Mick creatures an'way, dat can only mean wun thang," Neo entered the conversation.<br/><br/>"Neo, I thought we have established already that all sorts of creatures are now gathering here at Winnfield, despite this being a big city," Beth sighed because of exhaustion and anticipation that Neo will state the obvious. "So unless you have something new to say, well..."<br/><br/>"Bitch, dun tell me I dunno dat," Neo snapped back. "What I'm tryin' ta say izzat dem puccas or whatchamacallit hobgoblins obviously ain't 'ere fo' dat free ene'gy from dat Old Whyte Elep'ant, yanno wha' I'm sayin'?"<br/><br/>"I am sorry, Neo-san," Yukina apologized. "But I cannot understand you. I am still new to magic, after all."<br/><br/>"M'kay, so fo' da retards like ya', read mah fuckin' lips," Neo proceeded to mouth the words in a softer voice. "They makin' Winnfield their crib, fo' sho'."<br/><br/>"If then so, even supernatural entities are following the human example during the Industrial Revolution," Rattus immediately replied. "Is that what you are stating right now? Did I get it right, Neo?"<br/><br/>"No shit, mang," Neo said. "I mean, t'ey can get all o' dem mo'fuckin' food 'n' buzz in t'is Midwestern shit hive, Ratt. If dem hobgoblins do chow on steel o' sheit, and vamps get lotta hobos to snack on 'ere, why would dey leave dis place?"<br/><br/>"I see," Clarence broke his silence. "So they're coming for the magical energy, but staying for the human prey and food."<br/><br/>"G'yeah," Neo nodded, affirming what his fellow mage said. "I'm just tellin' y'all mo' reasons to rush dis shit out, or e'eryon' on this city's monsta food."<br/><br/>"And oh, by the way," Luke spoke out, addressing Islywn's question. "It was actually my first time to see them shoot blue lasers. The crow I sent was shot with a red one."<br/><br/>"Yes," Yukina agreed with him. "After all, that is how we knew it was a laser, not a magical beam. Also, the crow's feathers got burned too, so we knew it was hot."<br/><br/>"So blue lasers to freeze invaders, and red lasers to shoot invaders," Luke concluded, thinking out loud. "We can only then assume so far that they freeze whoever they want to absorb, like spectral creatures, and shoot the rest."<br/><br/>"But e'ery mage-y Tom, Dick, and Ass wants som' of dat free magical juice, damn it," Neo said, with a tone that showed his dissatisfaction with the discussion. "So, who's gonna get body-bagged, then?"<br/><br/>"Perhaps that can be answered once we reach that unbroken body of a man," The vampire woman finally joined the conversation. "You say that he is alive, if that device is to be believed. If he has, indeed, still have life in him, maybe he can answer all those questions. And after all, that vulgar cur of a man did say that some of the more lowlier creature are starting to make their home in this human hive. If anyone here still have some time to spare, I say that you are only bringing this place into danger even further."<br/><br/>"So you grew a fuckin' brain, huh?" Neo quipped at her. "'Nd 'ere I wuz, thinkin' ya' heads only good fo' givin' it to me."<br/><br/>"Go ahead, you dog. Violate this body of mine, like the scoundrel that you are," Raven smugly challenged him. "After all, you did say it yourself, that you cannot do such because even other humans will look down on you if you did so at any point, isn't that right?"<br/><br/>"Neo, restrain yourself from doing anything. That is an order," Rattus commanded him.<br/><br/>"Ya' dun hafta tell me," Neo said. "I'mma do it w'en ya' ain't lookin' an'way, so fuck you."