They most certainly tried, when I first arrived.

[ A wave of his hand, as if it wasn't really of consequence now. ]

Thankfully, yes, the water seems to do the trick. If one can overpower them. You, of course, seemed to have no trouble. Those of us with no inherent... capabilities had a tougher time.

[ Silco himself, had needed saving the first time. Of course, after, he'd done his best to drown one of them after, and had succeeded, with sheer determination. It was the best he could do, given everything that he was, but... he would be damned if he didn't make sure he survived. ]

Supposedly, they're trying to take us to make our... souls into weapons.