[ His dedication to his position is admirable. That's a quality many fathers leaders lack.

There's hesitance and quiet to Castiel's voice, as if he's thinking out loud. ]

If there's some kind of chaotic energy signature to the orbs, there may be a way to track and number the remaining pieces.

[ But that would be a very large, complicated project likely requiring rare materials and a strong power source, so Castiel isn't surprised to hear that the remaining number of pieces is currently unknown. And since Degar doesn't know the being's true name, "Humpty Dumpty" it is, even though Castiel, predictably, doesn't get the reference.

He's promised only the one question, though, so when his voice lifts and strengthens, it's a dismissal. ]

Thank you for the information, Commander. I'll leave you to your work.