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[regentem]

[She nods, because he's not wrong. It's just not what they're here to focus on. She leads the way to where the witch is practicing, and when the newbie sees them both coming, she seems like she's about to bolt.]

Wait! We're not here to hurt you.

[She holds up her hands, to show she means no harm. But the witch doesn't seem convinced.

"You're Davina Claire. You're the regent."]

I am. And we just want to talk.

[commend]

( He holds out an arm, but doesn't take off, doesn't block their escape. )

She's telling the truth. Don't run. It's okay.

[regentem]

[The witch eyes them skeptically, but she doesn't attempt to cast. "What do you want?"]

I admit, we're all a little one edge. We've received word that someone might be coming to hurt our people, and they might be using witches to do it. But really, we just want to talk.

[Even if they came here to be her enemy, maybe that can change. The witch's gaze flickers, and she shakes her head.

"I picked the wrong time to come to New Orleans. I just ... thought I'd be safe to hide out here for a little while."]

Under normal circumstances, you'd be right.

[She glances to Scott, trying to see if there's been any blips or skips with her heartbeat.]

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She's telling the truth. ( He speaks under his breath, but then addresses her. ) It's not safe anywhere, right now. Are you running from something?

[regentem]

["Who isn't running from something?"

Davina can't help but think she has a point. Then the witch shakes her head as she goes to clean up the spell she was working on.

"Vampires kind of settled in to the town I was living in. When they found out there was a local witch they started making demands. Daylight rings, all of that. They weren't the kind of vamp you want walking around during the day, so I bailed. Figured I could hide out in New Orleans for a little while until they decided to relocate."

Davina nods.]

Then you definitely came to the right place. I know just who to point you to.

[commend]

And where. What town were you living in?

( Because, this sounds like information he should pass on to slayers. )

[regentem]

["Ashdown, Oklahoma." She makes a face. "Who knows how much of it is left though."

Davina nods sympathetically.]

Do you have a car?

["Yeah."

Davina nods again, before reaching for the witch's pen and folds over the corner of her map.]

This is the address of a man named Vincent Griffith. He's our sanctuary guy. He'll find you somewhere to get settled, and we'll see what we can do for Ashdown.

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We will do something.

( He promises. )

[regentem]

[The witch nods and retreats back to her car. "Thank you."

As she goes, Davina takes a deep breath before turning back to Scott.]

I'll let the pack now, about Ashdown. Maybe they can send some of them out to handle it.

[Werewolf bites are very effective.]

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Let me know if they need backup. I have slayers two speed dials away now. We're kind of all on this network now.

( It's ... nice to feel like there's an umbrella over their heads. )

[regentem]

[She nods.]

I will. We'll see what Aiden says.

[commend]

Aiden, he's...

( So many names! )

[regentem]

Hayley's second in command. Josh's husband?

[commend]

...Right. Vampire. Head vampire.

( He thinks. That makes sense. )

OK. Tell me what Aiden says. I can pitch in, too. Thanks for taking me with you today.

[regentem]

Thanks for coming. And for the talk.

[She doesn't want it to seem like she was brushing off his empathy, she just doesn't always know how to handle it. And then, because she's feeling feisty ...]

It'll probably take Aiden a couple hours to head into town. Maybe ... we can take the long way back on your bike?

[commend]

Sure. Scenic route.

( The glint in his eye implies his own feistiness and there might be a kiss waiting for her at the end of that ride. )

[regentem]

[She is definitely not opposed to that. And with that, off they go for a nice motorcycle ride.]