"Well then run out the clock, dammit." There's a snarl as he barks out that order at her, and he uses it as leverage to shoot a nasty glare at her. Why are all the undead in Garrot's life so difficult?!

But he doesn't let this stop him. Garrot knows Sxicq is the crux of the situation, and the one he'll have to do most of the work on. So he'll pivot back to what she does know.

"Little birdie told me the Protector can take our powers." The glare intensifies, he's taking this very seriously. "How does he do it? Where do they go? Can we get them back?" There's a hint of panic in Garrot's voice all of a sudden. He'll be useless if he doesn't have his powers!