"Oh dear."

She gives her an apologetic look. "I only got the prophecy a couple hours ago."

As she listened, she couldn't help but wonder why the new iron king wanted them. Again.

"Well, thank you for coming to inform me."



He paused after this announcement, waiting for someone to step forward. No one moved. Probably because Leanansidhe, standing in the middle of the room, was throwing off some seriously scary vibes, flickering the lamps with her power. Which was a good thing, because everyone was looking at her and not Lise.

The Iron faery waited a moment longer, and when no one volunteered to make the Queen of the Exiles mad, he stepped back with a smile. "Well. If anyone changes his mind, just call us. We're everywhere. And we will come for you, in the end."

He spun on a heel and left, footsteps clicking over the tile. Everyone watched him go. Leanansidhe glowered at the door until the last traces of iron faded away, then spun on Lise.

"Partys over, darling. Lets go. Ben, youre a doll and your assistance today is much appreciated, but we really must dash."

"Of course, girl." Ben waved to them as they hurried out. "You bring that cutie back to see me soon, okay? And good luck infiltrating the megacorporation!"

(Ping)

" bye! " Lise said to him, then followed Leanansidhe out.

She gives her a smile and nods. "Of course. At least it wasn't minutes before the event like with that siren invasion*!"


(*As in, the one with Marina where they were trying to show they're sapient)

When they returned to the mansion, Puck and Ironhorse were discussing strategy with Kimi and Nelson, who had returned from their mission. All four were huddled around the library table, heads bent close together, muttering in low voices.

Mab smiles as well, although she did mean to, it still had a hint of predator to it. "Very true."

Lise walked over to them and didn't say anything, but just listened.