[And he's about to change the topic to something else when he sees his father poke his head out the office door, scan the faces and then land on him. He then gestures for him to come closer.
Alexander sighs.]
And I've been summoned. Hold on.
[Jackson's free to follow if he wants. If he wanted Alexander to come alone, his father would have texted.
[He gives them both a long look because he knows they were involved in at least one of those.]
And from what we heard, earlier today the Ivory Tower took a retaliatory swing at the Slayers, believing they were involved. From what Cordy brought back, a full class of Slayers are dead, though Buffy Summers and Faith Lehane are still alive. It's happening.
[He then takes a deep breath, because he doesn't want to ask this but:]
Is there anything at all that could connect you both back to Kirsanov's death? Outside of your co-conspirators.
[Alexander's face is a bit more transparent (7). He knows why his father is asking the question, not because he's done anything wrong, but more to make sure that their butts are covered.]
I was never on site. I stayed with Specter on the train. Jackson was there, but the place went down in a ball of fire. If he had any surveillance, I'm not sure any of it is usable.
[Abernathy nods as he listens, because that seems clear-cut enough. But just to be safe: "I would go radio silent for a bit, just to be on the safe side. I don't think this Gauntlet is going to last long, but there are still eight members of the Inner Circle still alive and your co-conspirators are pretty close to the flame at the moment. I've heard the only one still out of the compound is Gainor's husband."
Alexander nods, before tipping his head to the side.]
Where do you think? Purgatory?
[Abernathy considers, before shrugging. "Might make sense. They're not going to want to cross the Ghost River Triangle. Plus you can make some inroads for your project."
That is said in the direction of Jackson. Was he eavesdropping? Did Serena talk to him already? You'll never know.
"I know you're both capable of taking care of yourselves, but I'd rather rig the house than play the odds."]
( Everyone literally dove from the castle-turned-firebomb.
As for the relocation he didn't ask for. Jackson mulls it over under the guise of him actually having a choice. Alexander was right, his father really does know everything that goes on under his roof. So-to-speak. "His." )
If you want us to lay low, then we lay low. Just us?
You're the only two currently under my purview who had an active role in murdering a member of the Inner Circle.
[He runs a hand over his face as he leans back in his chair.]
The rest of your friends involved, I'm not responsible for, but if you want to warn them or bring them with you, fine by me. The Inner Circle members who went after the Slayers will likely be dealt with soon, but that still leaves six left.
[And six is enough to pull strings and come after his people. And he relents some.]
I'm not judging you for doing it. If anything, they've been doing what they've been doing for too damn long and they needed putting down for good. But I do want to keep you both alive to see the other side of them, whatever that may be.
["And pull attention away from other parts of the operation, just in case." Alexander understands the need to compartmentalize. He grew up in it, after all.]
( He looks at Alexander, because he will leave that decision up to him. He counts a banshee and a Hellhound - and Harvey. And he doubts Russell's going to fall back. )
They strong-armed my best friend. I would've been there with or without.
( But, he nods, turning toward his boyfriend. )
Do you think we should reach out to them, or let it lie? Does the Gauntlet target non-witches?
They'll probably hear from other angles, but we should call them anyway, just to be safe. They don't target non-witches, but if they happen to get in the way ...
[Then things could get messy.]
I would say warn whoever you think needs to be warned.
[Jackson has people outside the Underground, he should reach out if he needs to.]
As far as we're aware. Buffy said that four Slayers survived including herself and Faith, and assorted guests. Cordelia also said something about Scarlett O'Hara.
[He waves a hand, he doesn't have time for Gone with the Wind.
Alexander looks a little grim, however. "Four out of what? The twenty to thirty they usually keep on hand? Never mind any witch circles present."
Abernathy nods slowly, because his son isn't wrong. It is a considerable blow.]
Cordelia said there haven't been any specific attacks on the individual Slayer cells, so their numbers are still considerable. But this was designed to hit them where it would hurt.
Purgatory's not so bad. Maybe Dolls' girl will give you some tourist tips.
[That is a joke. It shows by the way his son snorts. But Abernathy doesn't seem bothered, because he's not in charge of the Slayers. He is in charge of the two of you.
This is what you get for working for the Underground.]
I'm open to other suggestions of places where people wouldn't know to look for you.
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[And he's not saying he can't. But Annie is Annie and she will push back a lot more on the logistics end of things.]
It's one thing to float a good idea, it's another to make it work. But I do think you can make it work.
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So do I.
( Obviously. )
And you'd have to get wise if you thought other...wise. ( That cockiness diminishes as he rhymes poorly. ) You know what I mean.
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[And he's about to change the topic to something else when he sees his father poke his head out the office door, scan the faces and then land on him. He then gestures for him to come closer.
Alexander sighs.]
And I've been summoned. Hold on.
[Jackson's free to follow if he wants. If he wanted Alexander to come alone, his father would have texted.
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Abernathy waits until the door is closed before nodding.]
Remember that meeting we had about the Gauntlet? Not so much a hypothetical anymore.
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It will happen or it's happening?
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[He gives them both a long look because he knows they were involved in at least one of those.]
And from what we heard, earlier today the Ivory Tower took a retaliatory swing at the Slayers, believing they were involved. From what Cordy brought back, a full class of Slayers are dead, though Buffy Summers and Faith Lehane are still alive. It's happening.
[He then takes a deep breath, because he doesn't want to ask this but:]
Is there anything at all that could connect you both back to Kirsanov's death? Outside of your co-conspirators.
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That remains a moot point, because he's asked point blank. )
Only our co-conspirators. And rescued Cryptids.
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I was never on site. I stayed with Specter on the train. Jackson was there, but the place went down in a ball of fire. If he had any surveillance, I'm not sure any of it is usable.
[Abernathy nods as he listens, because that seems clear-cut enough. But just to be safe: "I would go radio silent for a bit, just to be on the safe side. I don't think this Gauntlet is going to last long, but there are still eight members of the Inner Circle still alive and your co-conspirators are pretty close to the flame at the moment. I've heard the only one still out of the compound is Gainor's husband."
Alexander nods, before tipping his head to the side.]
Where do you think? Purgatory?
[Abernathy considers, before shrugging. "Might make sense. They're not going to want to cross the Ghost River Triangle. Plus you can make some inroads for your project."
That is said in the direction of Jackson. Was he eavesdropping? Did Serena talk to him already? You'll never know.
"I know you're both capable of taking care of yourselves, but I'd rather rig the house than play the odds."]
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( Everyone literally dove from the castle-turned-firebomb.
As for the relocation he didn't ask for. Jackson mulls it over under the guise of him actually having a choice. Alexander was right, his father really does know everything that goes on under his roof. So-to-speak. "His." )
If you want us to lay low, then we lay low. Just us?
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[He runs a hand over his face as he leans back in his chair.]
The rest of your friends involved, I'm not responsible for, but if you want to warn them or bring them with you, fine by me. The Inner Circle members who went after the Slayers will likely be dealt with soon, but that still leaves six left.
[And six is enough to pull strings and come after his people. And he relents some.]
I'm not judging you for doing it. If anything, they've been doing what they've been doing for too damn long and they needed putting down for good. But I do want to keep you both alive to see the other side of them, whatever that may be.
["And pull attention away from other parts of the operation, just in case." Alexander understands the need to compartmentalize. He grew up in it, after all.]
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They strong-armed my best friend. I would've been there with or without.
( But, he nods, turning toward his boyfriend. )
Do you think we should reach out to them, or let it lie? Does the Gauntlet target non-witches?
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[Then things could get messy.]
I would say warn whoever you think needs to be warned.
[Jackson has people outside the Underground, he should reach out if he needs to.]
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( His ears and all. Bringing himself back to Mystic Falls, he can only guess who was also attacked, along with the slayers. )
Buffy's alive, her murder boyfriend Stefan, too?
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[He waves a hand, he doesn't have time for Gone with the Wind.
Alexander looks a little grim, however. "Four out of what? The twenty to thirty they usually keep on hand? Never mind any witch circles present."
Abernathy nods slowly, because his son isn't wrong. It is a considerable blow.]
Cordelia said there haven't been any specific attacks on the individual Slayer cells, so their numbers are still considerable. But this was designed to hit them where it would hurt.
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( He has thoughts, but they don't concern him, so that wave of a hand stands. Angel held out, in his opinion. )
More statement than opening gambit. Are they relocating any other cells?
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[They could be, but they haven't asked Cordelia for help.]
Buffy is going to deal with the Riverboat, so I think we might have more concrete ideas about the support they need after that.
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( He just wants clarification. )
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[That is a joke. It shows by the way his son snorts. But Abernathy doesn't seem bothered, because he's not in charge of the Slayers. He is in charge of the two of you.
This is what you get for working for the Underground.]
I'm open to other suggestions of places where people wouldn't know to look for you.
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( Snort at that! )
I don't know any, and I'm not going to pretend I do. If you want us off grid, you know better than me. Unless Alexander has any bright ideas.
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[He can't think of any other hole his father could throw them in that would be equally productive.]
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( If that would even work, or be worth it. )
Guessing we're going here sooner rather than later.
( He debates when to start his round of calls and to who. )
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Alexander nods before stepping back.]
We'll go find Dolls. See what he says.
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( Even if his tone doesn't say thanks. )
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