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undergrounds2016-06-26 11:35 pm
brightwitch) wrote in undergrounds2016-06-26 11:35 pm
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It's just one disaster after another
1) Statement issued to Circle Daybreak re: Gilbert Norrell, 21st June
For the attention of all Daybreak covens:
You may have heard by now that Mr Gilbert Norrell, High Priest of Circle Daybreak and leader of the Norrellite Coven, has gone missing. His assistant John Childermass is also missing.
We are treating these disappearances very seriously and a full investigation is underway. Attacks on witches, and particularly on senior members of our community, will not be tolerated. However, we do not yet have any direct evidence of foul play and so I would ask you to exercise discretion in this matter. We must not jump to hasty conclusions.
Once we have the full picture of what has happened here, you will of course be the first to know.
My best wishes to you,
Sylvia Redbright, Mother of Witches; Chancellor, Redbright Institute; President of the Night Council
(NB. You may notice that there is no mention here of fae magic or the black tower that appeared above Norrell's home on the day that he disappeared. Sylvia is trying to keep that quiet.)
2) For Lancelot – Norrell's house, Westminster 23rd June
The problem with Norrell is that he's a paranoid recluse. Even getting into his house required a full coven of witches to break the labyrinth spell that would otherwise have confused and trapped anyone who tried to search the place. And after that, the witches were nervous about entering. Though she had sworn them all to secrecy, some of them had seen the dark magic that had hung over the house for near on half a day, a black tower of smoke that had been an absolute nightmare to cover up.
She sent her top Guardian to investigate the matter, but her witches are so spooked that Sylvia deems it necessary to pay a personal visit to the house and confirm that there's nothing dangerous in there herself. Fingers crossed.
She approaches Lancelot first, nodding in greeting. "What have you found so far?"
3) For Natasha – Redbright Institute, 1st July
It's safe to say that Sylvia has a lot on her mind. From trouble with Islington to the mystery of Norrell's disappearance, this has not been a good month. So she's surprised and rather annoyed when she receives a request for a meeting in her office after sundown. Yet another too-long day.
But her PA tells her that it's important and so Sylvia is there at the agreed time, calling for her visitor to come in when she knocks at the door. This had better be important.
4) For Natasha and Simon – Westminster, 2nd July
The news that Simon O'Neill is dead but not gone is potentially game-changing. For one, it means that they have a witness to his murder, which is a huge step forward in their investigation. And it means that she still has a Guardian she thought had been lost – if he sticks around.
Natasha takes her to the street where Simon died. It's late by now, the traffic less heavy. And because Sylvia knows she's looking for a ghost, it isn't long before she feels the familiar prickle at the back of her neck, the cold sensation that tells her a presence is nearby. She doesn't specialize in ghost-related magic, but like all witches she's sensitive to ghostly activity.
"Simon," Sylvia calls, drawing her shawl tighter around her shoulders as she looks around. "Are you there?"
5) EVERYONE READ THIS – A statement from the Night Council, 4th July
On 4th July, the Night Council issues a controversial statement to the leaders of all factions, to be disseminated to their respective communities.
It speaks first of the death of Simon O'Neill, a Night Council Guardian. The evidence is now conclusive, it says, Simon was murdered by an Islington vampire in pursuit of the absurd policy instituted by its leader Raymond Harris which rewards members of the nest for killing werewolves and shapeshifters.
The Night Council strongly condemns this grotesque act, and further condemns this attack on a Guardian which can only be seen as an attack on the Night Council itself. Therefore it demands the Islington Nest cease this barbaric practice with immediate effect, or else it shall be forced to conclude that the Islington Nest is no longer fit to have a seat on the Council.
The statement is signed by Sylvia Redbright, Peter Vrinak, Nora Shannon and Yasmine Merad.
[ooc: Would you like a thread with Sylvia? PM me!]
For the attention of all Daybreak covens:
You may have heard by now that Mr Gilbert Norrell, High Priest of Circle Daybreak and leader of the Norrellite Coven, has gone missing. His assistant John Childermass is also missing.
We are treating these disappearances very seriously and a full investigation is underway. Attacks on witches, and particularly on senior members of our community, will not be tolerated. However, we do not yet have any direct evidence of foul play and so I would ask you to exercise discretion in this matter. We must not jump to hasty conclusions.
Once we have the full picture of what has happened here, you will of course be the first to know.
My best wishes to you,
Sylvia Redbright, Mother of Witches; Chancellor, Redbright Institute; President of the Night Council
(NB. You may notice that there is no mention here of fae magic or the black tower that appeared above Norrell's home on the day that he disappeared. Sylvia is trying to keep that quiet.)
2) For Lancelot – Norrell's house, Westminster 23rd June
The problem with Norrell is that he's a paranoid recluse. Even getting into his house required a full coven of witches to break the labyrinth spell that would otherwise have confused and trapped anyone who tried to search the place. And after that, the witches were nervous about entering. Though she had sworn them all to secrecy, some of them had seen the dark magic that had hung over the house for near on half a day, a black tower of smoke that had been an absolute nightmare to cover up.
She sent her top Guardian to investigate the matter, but her witches are so spooked that Sylvia deems it necessary to pay a personal visit to the house and confirm that there's nothing dangerous in there herself. Fingers crossed.
She approaches Lancelot first, nodding in greeting. "What have you found so far?"
3) For Natasha – Redbright Institute, 1st July
It's safe to say that Sylvia has a lot on her mind. From trouble with Islington to the mystery of Norrell's disappearance, this has not been a good month. So she's surprised and rather annoyed when she receives a request for a meeting in her office after sundown. Yet another too-long day.
But her PA tells her that it's important and so Sylvia is there at the agreed time, calling for her visitor to come in when she knocks at the door. This had better be important.
4) For Natasha and Simon – Westminster, 2nd July
The news that Simon O'Neill is dead but not gone is potentially game-changing. For one, it means that they have a witness to his murder, which is a huge step forward in their investigation. And it means that she still has a Guardian she thought had been lost – if he sticks around.
Natasha takes her to the street where Simon died. It's late by now, the traffic less heavy. And because Sylvia knows she's looking for a ghost, it isn't long before she feels the familiar prickle at the back of her neck, the cold sensation that tells her a presence is nearby. She doesn't specialize in ghost-related magic, but like all witches she's sensitive to ghostly activity.
"Simon," Sylvia calls, drawing her shawl tighter around her shoulders as she looks around. "Are you there?"
5) EVERYONE READ THIS – A statement from the Night Council, 4th July
On 4th July, the Night Council issues a controversial statement to the leaders of all factions, to be disseminated to their respective communities.
It speaks first of the death of Simon O'Neill, a Night Council Guardian. The evidence is now conclusive, it says, Simon was murdered by an Islington vampire in pursuit of the absurd policy instituted by its leader Raymond Harris which rewards members of the nest for killing werewolves and shapeshifters.
The Night Council strongly condemns this grotesque act, and further condemns this attack on a Guardian which can only be seen as an attack on the Night Council itself. Therefore it demands the Islington Nest cease this barbaric practice with immediate effect, or else it shall be forced to conclude that the Islington Nest is no longer fit to have a seat on the Council.
The statement is signed by Sylvia Redbright, Peter Vrinak, Nora Shannon and Yasmine Merad.
[ooc: Would you like a thread with Sylvia? PM me!]
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Matt had been a good friend, but he was back in America. He figured Matt probably knew by now what had happened--it'd been on the news and they had each other friended on various social media accounts, so word has probably travelled to Philadelphia that Simon is now very much a former person. God knows how Matt would be taking that. Not well, probably. Simon doesn't particularly want to be bonded like that to his grieving best friend. Or stuck in Pennsylvania, if that's how it works.
Skip is another possibility, but she has enough to deal with as it is. The last he'd heard before his death was that she'd left town, which he reckons is a good thing. His relationship with her had never been entirely stable, and he'd wanted a lot more out of it than she'd been willing to give. (It's much easier to be circumspect about the girl who broke your heart when you're dead. Apparently.)
As for anyone else...he glances over to Natasha and shrugs. That's what Sylvia is implying, isn't it? He would necessarily call Natasha close, or even really a friend, but he'd spent most of his life actively rejecting the supernatural world and now that it's over he's reaping the whirlwind of that decision. Everyone else he loves is a normal human, who wouldn't be able to see him if he did decide to make them his...what? Spirit guide? Reverse spirit guide?
"I don't really know," Simon admits finally. "My best friend or my ex, maybe, but I don't think they'd want the job. Haven't got anyone else."
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Enough of a reason that she was willing to kill the vampire who'd done this, but that wasn't really so much.
"You don't have to come up with an answer now. Think about it a while."
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"Don't worry. In the meantime, I'll arrange for a medium to come and talk to you every day. She's an expert in helping the recently deceased work through their grief." She's also an excellent exorcist for when the ghost is ready to move on or has to be forced to move on, but now is not the time to bring that up. "You can also keep up with your duties as a Guardian by patrolling this area and letting us know of any suspicious activity. We'll make sure you have the opportunity to report back every few days, so you're not out of the loop. Okay?"
She offers a smile, keeping her tone positive. Sylvia believes in keeping one's chin up and carrying on as the best way to get through a difficult time, even if that difficult time happens to be one's own death. If Simon has nothing to do but drift, he's more likely to dwell on his death. It's always good to have a purpose.