[They need to strategize around the clown fucker, guys, not give him additional science boners. Gosh. He tilts his head a little at Nine's avoidance -- he's definitely noticed that he's not all that comfortable talking about souls. Hmm.]

Nine... If you don't want to deal directly with the souls, it's all right.

[They might still have to keep his ability in reserve, but they're excavating more options, at least.]