That was the real question, wasn't it? What could they do? He drove almost on autopilot, sifting through what they didn't know and comparing what they did...

"Okay, so this is twice right? Both have been dark, both have been secluded. The things either don't like bright lights and may be as adverse to general population finding out about all of this shit as we are." His fingers tapped patterns on the steering wheel, now that he got going on it, it felt easier. "So, I'll move my shift back and avoid closing, you stay off the beach after dark. ... Strange shit, we should call for backup still. I mean, we have a network and everything."

And now came the real electricity, hanging on the promises of possibility.

"... Do you think if you practiced with it, you might be able to use it without needing him? Keep in control, you know?"