HOUNSLOW TERRITORY CLAIM

[reticence]

As per this month's faction reward, the Hillingdon Clan will successfully take the territory of Hounslow from the Redbright Institute.

Here is how that comes to pass and the agreements made to make it possible...

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[reticence]

Faolan nods slightly in response to her words. "I imagine that our teams would work well together, if we were to share in our resources. But there are certain precautions that must be taken with such an agreement. Namely, the people of Hillingdon would be wary that we are selling ourselves out in support of a faction that might not support their own in return. It is why I have come to you with a specific proposal. For the negotiation of the Hounslow territory, currently in possession of the Institute."

He inclines his head at her slightly. "We would like to make a deal with you, Ms Redbright. In exchange for claim over control of Hounslow. An exchange of territory for manpower. You have the territory, we have the manpower. And many students that may not be able to defend themselves in a way that my people are more than willing to step in and do. I'm certain that we can come to something of an arrangement, can we not?"

[brightwitch]

Empire building, is he. How grand. Sylvia is impassive as Faolan speaks, only raising an eyebrow after he has finished.

"Why do you want Hounslow?"

She isn't going to indicate a favourable or unfavourable response until she understands his motivation. Whether it's naked ambition or something else. She sips her tea, patient.

[reticence]

Faolan does his best not to look down at his hands or into his tea or anywhere else, not to fidget or hesitate as he responds to her question.

"Hillingdon called a faction meeting to vote on the matter and Hounslow was the territory that was chosen," he replies. He could elaborate and say that it was because it's the only territory not surrounded by Redbright on all sides, but he doesn't think that really needs saying. He's fairly certain Sylvia will understand that regardless.