At the front window was something that looked like a machine gun with a cluster of barrels. Rocket launcher? he wondered aloud. Nope, nope! Potatoes. Ella doesn't like potatoes. Ella! Where are the others? Roof. Ogre-watching. Ella doesn't like ogres. Potatoes. Potatoes? Frank didn't understand until he swiveled the machine gun around. Its eight barrels were loaded with spuds. At the base of the gun, a basket was filled with more edible ammunition… They have cannonballs, Frank said, and we have a potato gun. Starch, Ella said thoughtfully. Starch is bad for ogres.
In this scene from "The Son of Neptune," Frank discovers a peculiar weapon that initially appears to be a machine gun or rocket launcher, but is actually a potato gun loaded with spuds. He learns that Ella dislikes potatoes and wonders about her whereabouts. She informs him that she is on the roof, watching for ogres. This exchange highlights a humorous yet strategic approach to their predicament.
As Frank takes in the situation, he realizes they have a unique advantage in their battle equipment. While they may not have the traditional weaponry, the potato gun equipped with starch creates a clever solution against the ogres, emphasizing the lighthearted yet inventive tone of their mission. This moment showcases the characters' resourcefulness in facing their adversaries.