[Sparks shrugged, and unholstered the nozzle of the particle thrower.]

I mean, it works pretty good on the undead, but on other stuff?

[He's got nothing to lose, so he powers up and fires it at the dummy. It doesn't take long for the flimsy doll to explode in a shower of smoldering feathers.

After a moment, Sparks nods, satisfied at least somewhat.]

Not bad. I mean, it's not the toughest target around, but I guess this is good.