sometimes people leave you halfway through the wood

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[uniquelyvulnerable]

( "She's building an army, Elijah. Militarizing civilians against us." )

And what can we do?

[notwitty]

Well ... my boss would like it if you put in a good word with your sister.

[Again, he's not one to disguise his motives.]

She's heading to New Orleans to talk to Freya. To all of the faction leaders there, actually. But in a more practical sense? We need to find out where Monroe is heading next. So if you could stay in contact and let us know if you see any of the signs, we'd appreciate it.

[He doesn't have anything super actionable for Elijah right now, but he just wants to make sure he's on the team.

Bela smirks at the first request. "I'm sure Ms. Argent will find it takes a lot more than that to get Freya on her side."

Isaac shrugs.]

I'm just doing my best to make the right friend.

[moralitypolice]

He's trying, guys.

( "Bela is correct, no matter what I instill in my dear sister, whether or not she takes in any of this, that's on her. But, I will pass along my sentiments. And your -- Ms. Argent's concerns."

Only Freya decides what Freya will do or why. )

Thank you, for hearing us out.

[notwitty]

Yeah, thank you. I'll take any help I can get.

[And with that, he will pull out a card with his number on it and pass it to them. He can be fancy for the right people who might appreciate it.]

If you need anything, let me know. I'm heading up things in Europe, so I can make a call if needed.

[uniquelyvulnerable]

You - head up the things in Europe.

( He's young. But, he passes the card along to Bela. )

Is that all you needed, Bonnie?

( Speaking of, Bonnie takes Bela aside, leaving small talk between Elijah and Isaac.

"Actually. Bela. The witch we met with earlier. What's his last name?" )

[enjoythe_ride]

["Someone had to do it," Isaac comments in return as Bela and Bonnie head off for some perceived privacy. "Allison wanted it to be someone she trusted."

Which either says good things about Isaac or terrible things about Allison.

Bela, on the other hand, follows Bonnie's lead.]

Gainor. David Gainor. Are you ... pursuing a lead?

[moralitypolice]

He could be lucrative. He could be the key to it all, honestly. It's been a long time since we've had a coincidence like that.

( "And she trusts... exactly how old are you?" )

[enjoythe_ride]

["I'm going to choose not to be offended by that question because most people are probably infants as far as you're concerned." Sometimes the smartass Isaac is still there, even when he's trying to be his most professional. "But old enough."

Bela nods.]

Just be careful. The Colony isn't a coven that's easily trifled with. Particularly avoid Harvey Specter, if you can.

[moralitypolice]

Harvey Specter.

( She can do that.

"You can choose what you wish, Isaac." )

[enjoythe_ride]

If you do run into him, be careful what you say.

[Lawyers, after all, will do whatever it takes to trip you into a deal that screws you. Doubly so for witches.]

Otherwise, I'm sure you'll be able to handle David.

[moralitypolice]

David, he's - there's something dark about him. I could feel it.

( Part of that witchy empathy she tends to stretch. )

[enjoythe_ride]

[She pauses, unclear if she should go further, but at the same time, it's not like it's a secret.]

Well, the Colony would never claim to be witches of noble intent, but David's case is a bit unique. There's rumors that when he was a teenager, his parents had him intentionally possessed to get information out of a demon but contained that situation poorly.

[moralitypolice]

They had him possessed? I felt that residual darkness, that's what I got from him.

( Well, that's horrible. )

[enjoythe_ride]

[Bela nods.]

He lost almost five years of his life, before he finally got exorcised. That's how he met his husband. His situation within the Colony is unique, but I'm fairly certain his intent is to core the whole of the leadership out and start over. Part retribution, part public service.

[moralitypolice]

You know an awful lot about his inner machinations. Are you fairly certain or are you two close?

( Or, formerly. )

[enjoythe_ride]

He's my client. A lot of the moves he's mad, I've been facilitating.

[With all kinds of dark objects and cursed totems.]

[moralitypolice]

So, does that make me your next client?

( So to speak? )

[enjoythe_ride]

Do you want to be?

[She's not opposed one way or another, but she wants to make sure that Bonnie isn't doing this just to keep up with the Joneses. The kinds of things people usually employ Bela to get don't lie in the realm of Glinda the Good.]

[moralitypolice]

Maybe this is something we can do for one another.

( Information for - something. Not that Bonnie wants to owe Bela Talbot anything. )

[enjoythe_ride]

[Bela isn't opposed to quid pro quo, and she tries not to offer a blank check, and would discourage Bonnie from doing the same. It will be something they'll have to address as they go, one way or another.

But she nods as she turns to head back towards Elijah.]

I'll be in touch if I find anything.

[moralitypolice]

Okay. I should get back inside anyway.

( She has to figure out how to cloak Danny from - everyone - so she should get into that. )

Elijah. Isaac.

( If Isaac wants to follow when he's done, the door will be unlocked. )

[notwitty]

[Bela makes her way over and slips her arm in Elijah's. They say their goodbyes, and once all of that his settled, Isaac does follow her back inside.]

Thank you, again, for making that introduction.

[moralitypolice]

Hey, we all need to be friends right now.

( If hunters are targeting all supernatural people, it behooves them to all stick together and seek help from one another.

She leaves Isaac downstairs with Eliza before heading upstairs and knocking on the second guest bedroom door. )

[undermyfeet]

[Danny's been lying on the bed, staring up at the ceiling after coming back with Eliza from the morgue. Seeing the bodies of both his father and sister stretched out like that, with no sign of his mother is harder than he'd care to admit.

(They say the meeting hall burned so hot that there wasn't anything left of her to find, is what they claim. Danny isn't sure if that's true or not but right now he wishes he could push the images out of his head.

When the knock comes on the door, he doesn't turn to give it his attention, but he does speak:]</small. Come in.

[moralitypolice]

( She leans her head in first, not trying to invade the quiet. )

Hey, can we talk for a minute?