"Let's find out." Simultaneously to human senses, one Cortana disappears and another pops into existence at North's side, though this one is lower resolution, looking much more like a standard insubstantial hologram than the other construct had. "Pipe's a bit narrow," she says, inspecting her hands critically. "Oh well, no harm to anything but my vanity."

As Cortana's speaking, more hard light forms are appearing around them, simple white ones with no fancy detailing, and in short order, everyone North took down is thoroughly and professionally restrained. Depending on their powers, it might not hold them for long when they wake up, but at least she'll know instantly from the feedback of the holograms being destroyed.

"Damn, these things are useful," she says, looking down at the prisoners, or more specifically, their bonds. Being able to influence the physical world without cajoling a human into doing it is a new experience for her particular brand of AI, and she likes it.

"Thanks..." a brief pause only Theta will notice as Cortana checks something with Delta "...Hardball. You too, Theta."