[ Sorry, Hades, but he has to pause and frown at the radio and, when he does answer, it's with a hint of disbelief. Like, really? ]

Considering you were assigned to Acquisitions when you first arrived, Mr. Hades, I am surprised to hear you do not understand your job. The Ringmaster surely explained it but, yes, it is a less straightforward way of saying theft. As for what we research, why, I imagine that's up to the researchers but currently, it would be the Queen's Miracles.