"There are mysterious tendrils extending through all of HQ," said Cedric to Light. "These tendrils, at first glance, seem to be some sort of ethereal Metahuman power that can affect inanimate objects, basically invisible arms, which are distinct from telekinesis because telekinesis relies on the manipulation of forces - no, now isn't the time to exposit!" Cedric spoke, frantic as a call came from Max.

"Oh, no," spoke Cedric as he, using his power armor's telescopic vision, gazed at Patel's still form, before switching to an experimental Aetherial filter. His supsicions were right; the...person was the source of the tendrils, tendrils that held the building hostage. This time, however, he would not panic, he would analyze. What does one do when one's building complex is permeated with invisible tentacles that can tear it down at the first opportunity?

Try to cut them all off at once, of course.

"Activate the HQ Shields - Maximum Power for one second and only one second!" Cedric said to the Intercom, and a dome-like field of energy covered the HQ, a field that worked against astral and physical assault - he had tested with Dean back when he was still there. Hopefully, either the dome of energy would destroy the tentacles...or it could break against them; either way the tentacles would be exposed.