239 Context for General Power 16

"So, this is where they sabotaged the Hexfield?"

"Think so, yeah. Switched out the depleted intelliward (A magical energy source capable of powering various arcanotech utilized in the containment of SCP-8888.) for a fully charged one."

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"It looks like the connector feeds are corroded."

"That checks out. The new one was supposed to be fully charged, but as soon as they slotted it in, it started to drain essence from every connected arcane battery at the Site. Feeds aren't suppose to work that way, so they're probably junked."

Cimmerian stands and looks at Sokolsky. "Have you considered checking what flavour the intelliward is?"

Sokolsky leans against the opposite side of the maintenance corridor and opens his phone. "What do you mean, flavour?"

Cimmerian moves away from the open panel. "Something I picked up in Russia. The GRU has various classifications for magics based on who practices that particular brand."

"Right," Sokolsky replies, not looking up. "I remember that from your debriefs. And not from being Russian. Which you would think would be embarrassing, if you didn't know me better."

"Basically," Cimmerian continues without acknowledging the aside, "if this came from the outside, there's probably a way to find out who cast the binding spells."

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