The things we laid do not amount to much

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[Faolan - Jul 15] This revolution baby

He's a lot more... Corteous than the last time he was in Hillingdon. Even going so far as to call ahead and see when Faolan has an hour free to talk. It's a little less dramatic than having a head delivered to your home, what he's come about this time. And somewhat more sensitive. It could well constitute thin ice for a Guardian, that's for sure.

Eames arrives exactly on time, with no airs about him, just makes straight for Faolan's office and knocks on the door. He's very patient and professional, waiting quietly with his hands in his pockets, looking around what little of the mansion he can see from where he's stood.

He really hopes he's not out here long enough to get bored.

[Natasha - Jul 18] Release the castaways who run amok

Why is Eames at Redbright? Well, it's a mystery. Or actually, it's not a mystery at all. He's here to make an appointment with the head, because apparently doing it over the phone or via email is just too much to ask for today, yet still easier than going through Council channels. And so he's here, at night to minimise his chances of having to deal with any children.

He's on his way out when he sees Natasha, and very nearly laughs when he does. Eames figured it was a fairly safe bet she wasn't Islington, but that still left countless other factions she could ally herself with, or even none at all. Judging by the look on her face as she walks to wherever though, seems like she's probably a Guardian. Which is hilarious, frankly.

Quietly, not that he expects her not to notice, Eames walks toward her and falls in step next to her. Quiet for a moment or two before he finally says, "what are the chances of bumping into eachother here, eh?"

[Sylvia - Jul 20] When present tense gets strangled in the mire

God Eames hates dealing with the 'officials', but one must do what one must. He's not just acting in his own interest anymore, which is a constant source of frustration for him.

Still, he's made his appointment and arrives to see Sylvia as arranged. Shown to her office with a confident stride as he makes conversation with his escort, entirely uncaring of the fact that he's the very guilty party in a current investigation. He wouldn't be surprised if they suspected fae involvement, but he also highly doubts they can find a shred of evidence to prove it.

"Ms Redbright," Eames greets with a friendly smile and a polite nod when finally allowed into the room, "thank you for agreeing to see me."

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"Mm, about the vampires," Eames says as he sits casually, not bothering to dance around the topic like he usually might. The sooner he can find out where Faolan stands on this and what he's willing to do, the sooner he can move on to actually doing something. "They need to be kept in check."

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Faolan raises his eyebrows further as he moves to sit himself behind his desk in turn. It's a conversation he's had several times over with several other members of Hillingdon, but this is the first time it's coming at him from the outside before.

"Kept in check," Faolan repeats. "What are you proposing?" Two can play at this game. Faolan would rather get straight to the bottom of the matter than waste time faffing about trying to determine what sort of motivations the other man has. Better to just come out and ask.

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Eames isn't planning to dance around the topic, which everyone should be thankful for. He could avoid it all night if he wants to, but he's here to get things done and being direct is the best way to do it.

Still, there are some concerns to be had, and Eames hesitates briefly, looking nervous almost for a moment. (It's fake, but convincing all the same.) "Before I say-- you are a Guardian," he says with a dash of worry in his tone, "if I were, say, planning to assassinate Raymond? How can I be sure I won't be leaving here in a set of manacles?"

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Faolan takes in a deep breath and lets it out slowly. "I am a Guardian, yes," he responds. "I have certain responsibilities to the Night Council. I cannot betray Raymond. So long as he remains a member."

He tilts his head at the other man after a moment, hoping the words will sink in for a moment, before he adds, "From the way he is behaving, however, it seems that that will not remain a problem for very much longer."

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"Well, I'm not planning to assassinate the man anyway." Maybe later, who's to say, but not right now. But it's a relief to know Faolan has no love or loyalty for the nest beyond what's dictated by his job. "I am, however, hoping to take a little of his land."

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"Good to know," he says. Because if he did, he would probably have to report it, otherwise it would probably be counted by the 'powers that be' as an act against a person he had been sworn to protect.

He tilts his head at Eames. "And how does Hillingdon fit into this picture, then?" he asks. He has to ask. He can't in good mind even continue this conversation without establishing that much.