They tried it already with the first batch and they might, in the end, think that's what they should've done with this batch, too. It's only a matter of time before they become eel batteries, Istredd.

(Lucifer, ever the optimist.)

He blinks, slow, perplexed, a trickle of confusion to his thoughts because really, Istredd?

"Yes?"

But also give them another five minutes, Istredd, because soon his hands are going to be dug into another creature while Istredd keeps watch.