Darahil paused to think. He abruptly shook his head. "No. There is a team of scholars that have been attempting it, though they have neither made the process stable nor have their attempts been faster than simply rebuilding an automaton."

"Sorry to go on a tangent," Fendros said, showing his hand. "But, Ahna, about that plan you just suggested. If you did not raise the alarm and left without being noticed, would the automatons not make noise on their way out when you and Sabine go? Granted, it is safer than when you are in the camp, but they would still be noticed from a distance."