Blood Bolts. Can't live with them, can't live without them. The rag-tag organization of bio-villains known as Blood Bolts work in secrecy to obtain blood from you, me and anyone they can get their hands on. Losing your blood to the Blood Bolts is not fun, and most instances of blood theft occur when we least expect it. The police always seem to have their hands full and could care less about the blood theft epidemic in this city, so it's up to us to look out for each other on this one. After analyzing some cases of blood theft there are repeating patterns that indicate an incoming blood snatch. If any of the below happens to you, get help or run for your life.

1. Your heels have become quite cold

Before anything else, cold heels appear to be a signal that Blood Bolts are on their way to take your blood. You may also notice a chill in the air and you can see your breath. Blood Bolts normally like to hunt in the Summer, so the newly frigid temperature of your heels should be very noticeable. Be on your guard if this happens and be prepared to run like hell.

2. Geiger is acting up more than usual

You've been with Geiger for as long as you can remember, and her instincts have gotten you two out of many a sticky situation. It could just be the wind that's got Geiger so upset, or maybe she smells a hot dog bun (her favorite), but it could also be a clear sign that Blood Bolts are on the move and they're coming for you. Grab Geiger and get out of there, ASAP.

3. Lights begin to flicker and microwaves will stop working

Inside, outside, Blood Bolts don't discriminate where they choose to mine red gold from. You could be in your home bundled up with your favorite TV Guide or walking down 3rd Street without a care in the world, the electricity in your area will begin to fail if Blood Bolts are mobilizing for a hunt. This happens because Blood Bolts are smart and know that darkness is an ally for treachery. Or the dimming is a side effect of their abrupt entry into our cosmic plane. Whatever the cause, I know dimming lights is a bad sign these days. Don't take any chances. Get those cold heels warmed up and start running. Oh, and microwaves will stop working too, according to Old Man Castor.

4. You see Blood Bolts

Seeing Blood Bolts is perhaps the best indicator that Blood Bolts are on the prowl. By now it might be too late to escape unharmed. Few who have seen Blood Bolts have managed to keep their blood from the cybernetic clutches of the infamous band of violators. The best I can offer here is to try and stay quiet. It's likely that Geiger will emit a noise and alert one of the Blood Bolts to your location, or her tail will swipe a box, so put a hand over that komodo dragon's mouth and hold your breath.

After a blood theft, the victim will have lost about 2 pounds of blood and be shaken from the incident. It's been said that Blood Bolts harvest their most prized resource from conscious people, so it's literally a very draining experience. Be aware of these four signs and may you keep that blood in your body. And remember, if you have to go out at night, bring a blaster. Hmm? What's wrong, Geiger?