"It can attack the lanterns as well as people?" Admittedly he hadn't considered that. A creature that could suck their life essence right out of the lantern is quite honestly terrifying. Already he's trying to think up ways they can prevent that: lead shielding on their lanterns, magic, anything to seal up how vulnerable they are with that flame easily accessed.

"That's horrifying on many levels. I'm glad the bomb worked, and you were able to escape without even more casualties but those who suffered seem to have suffered greatly." He frowns, looking out into the night sky and trying to figure out how to ask this without being completely disheartening and blunt.

There isn't a way, and he needs to know. He respects Rosinante's opinion in such things.

"Tell me this, now that you've seen one, fought it, what do you think our chances are with the others still in this world?"