When Cade tampered with his lock, he'd feel an electric current race through his hands. The harder he pulled, the more electricity would flood his system. It's enough of a shock to knock him off-balance, and make him smoke a bit.
Once Cade stops messing with the lock, the shocks do not stop. If anything, they seem to get worse the angrier he gets with his situation; as if this current is tied directly to his emotions.
FOR THE DURATION OF THE THREAD:
Every time Cade has an outburst of anger, he'll cause a lightning strike, or electric shock near to him (and to those closest to him). Not enough of a shock to kill anyone; but it'll hurt like hell. From this point on if Cade messes with his collar, lightning will strike nearby, alerting their captors that something hinky is going on. He's seemingly gained the ability to control lightening however as a non-magic user, Cade may not realize how to control the ability. And he may miss that it's tied to his emotions. Stitchy can choose to keep this ability after the quest has ended.
07-15-2023, 12:08 PM