Bloody Barnet

[acrookedchild]

With a Redbright presence coming into Haringey, there was cause to act swiftly and decisively. The werewolves could be of little help now. Their own political upheaval and the coming Blood Moon meant that they couldn't throw their support behind any one faction of witches, not if they wanted the best chance of protection during their vulnerable hours. Who knew if the considerable truce Midnight had enjoyed with them would even hold after this.

Either way, it meant Enfield might soon have Redbright control to two of their borders within the city. That was an uncomfortable place to be. The situation called for drastic measures.

Which was why Abigail Widdowson had decided that the only safe thing to do -- dangerous as it was -- involved spreading their influence. They had to move, and it couldn't be against the werewolves. There were no direct hostilities with them, and she wasn't going to be the one to fire the first shot. However, Redbright had already made their move in taking Barnet. They could be struck back at.


(An open post for the failed Midnight territory claim of Barnet! I will post a few sub threads that can be used either generally or for threads with Abby. Feel free to post your own headers, too!)

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[acrookedchild]

Abigail took a deep breath. Her right hand's fingers tapped against her thigh. It was more than she wanted to show, but it was the least she could get away with doing without losing her cool completely. Still, she stood her ground as still as she could.

"You want to know we won't lash out for things you and yours aren't responsible. All I'm asking for is the security to know that someone won't decide to do you a favor and strike against us."

[brightwitch]

"No, what you're asking for is to be spared the consequences of your own actions." She sighed, leaning back in her chair. "You know, Circle Daybreak has no special legal protection. Nor do any of the boroughs cared for by my school. What we have are alliances, the ability to protect ourselves, and a desire to keep the peace."

Perhaps, she thought, there was a way to turn Abigail's demand in her favour. Rising, Sylvia moved around to approach the girl.

"If you want that protection to be extended to your coven, you'll have to do more than merely refrain from attacking us." She held out her hand, offering a smile. "Become our ally. Help us keep the peace."

[acrookedchild]

What choice did she have? With a vampire who could physically stop her from leaving and a woman who could call down the full force of the Night Council and easily hide her involvement...

"We'll settle on the precise terms in writing." She just needed to get out. Needed to put as much physical distance between her and this building as she could. Needed to sink into her bedroom in Geap Manor, where nothing could hurt her. "But I agree."

She extended her hand to shake Sylvia's, and she could all but feel her skin crawl.

[brightwitch]

Sylvia's smile widened, and it was a smile of victory. She wasn't a fae, so the promises she made weren't magically binding, but she had the means to ensure that Abigail kept to her agreement.

"Good," she said. "We'll be in touch."

With that, Sylvia stepped back, clasping her hands in front of her, and it was the vampire guard who moved forward to escort Abigail out of the room. Only when she reached a part of the building where sunlight intruded did the vampire retreat.

As for Sylvia, she had a different task ahead of her. Persuading the rest of the Night Council to sign off on this agreement. It would take time; legal documents always did. But she would get it done.