A powerful, dangerous woman. While, physically, he could overpower her, Coward knew all too well that brute strength didn't win any war. It especially didn't help a newcomer. That wasn't how politics worked, and he was a political man by nature. So, he offered a humble bow.

"Your permission, though your help would not be turned away. I don't expect any favours." Yet. He would have to wait on that until he had more material to bargain. "It would not do to cross the Mother of Witches and President of the Night Council."