Actually, Megaera, go on ahead. Please, get far far away from this rather large creature, and maybe go duck into one of those other buildings to get other people.

Because that monster's belly is glowing. Stomach acid can't be good for a Core.

On the other hand, the creature is distracted.

"Looks like a core. I'd rather start attacking sooner than when she's not distracted. Spell in mind has a bit of a pull."