Acknowledged? Protected? He draws up a little further, as if he can gain confidence from physically appearing as such.

"Your sisters would do well to cast away the ideas you put into your head. Fae magic is dangerous and unreliable. Dark magic the same! Insisting on the use of such things will bring only destruction and ruin, and sully the reputation of witches and English magic! If they wish to be recognised, respected or protected they should leave your circle and join Daybreak or give up the title of witch for good."