The idea of just smashing the things is alarming, enough so that Mercy's eyes widen and she clutches her own little robot a little closer. "But-but what if they're people? That might hurt 'em." There are some people starting to look over at the pair now, especially given Mercy's visible (if small) recoil at the idea.

"We gotta be careful, sir. If they are connected to people Mr. Steel's got, it might be their souls. And we might have to-to get these near them to put the souls back."