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[h2][color=9e0b0f]Part 3[/color][/h2][/center]
[color=9e0b0f]Time:[/color] Later on... 10pm 
[color=9e0b0f]Location:[/color] Meeting room in a mansion in unknown location in woods
[color=9e0b0f]Mention:[/color] [@Helo] Callum [@Tpartywithzombi] Violet [@Tae] Mina
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[color=gold]“Plenty, sir.”[/color] Alexander’s voice carried eagerness with it. [color=gold]“Firstly, I would like to inform everyone that my transfer to Sorian has gone smoothly and I continue to cast a favorable light upon the Black Rose. As planned, I have begun to prop up Prince Callum while feeding into his affinity for the dregs and unfortunates of the capital. [i]A true hero of the people[/i] and the Black Rose will be seen as the biggest philanthropic supporter of his cause.”[/color]

Marek's eyes narrowed thoughtfully as he considered Alexander's report on Prince Callum.[color=9e0b0f]"Prince Callum will indeed be a potent weapon…. I am thankful for your efforts, Alexander."[/color] He started coolly. [color=9e0b0f]"Our manipulation of the boy must be subtle and slow."[/color]

[color=gold]“Agreed. Additionally, King Danrose is already under pressure and I aim to organize an auction to further legitimize Callum’s movement. In time, we will be capable of weaponizing it if needed.”[/color]

Marek leaned back in his chair, gesturing with his hands as he spoke, [color=9e0b0f]"We will guide Callum, and nurture his anger, but we must do so in a way that appears to benefit Edin and the eldest Prince. We must make it seem as though we are merely aligning ourselves with the prince's ambitions, helping him achieve what the king may secretly desire but cannot overtly pursue."[/color]

His eyes gleamed with a dark satisfaction. [color=9e0b0f]"By the time Edin realizes the full extent of Callum's transformation, it will be too late."[/color]

The smile that formed on Marek’s face was predatory. [color=9e0b0f]"Continue your efforts, Alexander, but remember—this is a game of shadows. Let Callum's hatred guide him into our grasp, but never let it be traced back to us. We must remain the unseen hand, the force that drives him toward his destiny... and ours."[/color] He tilted his head, his grin widening, [color=9e0b0f]“After this meeting, I will speak with a select few of you regarding this matter in greater detail.”[/color] Nearly everyone’s eyes shifted in Marek’s direction, some out of recognition and others out of anticipation of who might be selected.

[color=gold]“The next portion of my report is in regards to Violet Damien.”[/color]Alexander said.  Her name seemed to drag from off his tongue. [color=gold]“We have her parents’ compliance but… She could prove to be a risky investment. We can still use her as a means to control her father or as a scapegoat but she requires a guiding hand to prevent any collateral damage to our organization. If there are no qualms with you, I request permission to personally gain her trust and dispose of her when her use to us expires. So far, her mother believes she was the stable boy’s sole murderer and that we aided her family in covering it up for them. As planned, they are in our hands.”[/color] 

[color=gold]“Lastly, I can confirm Mina Blackwood is a practitioner of magic, protection magic to be exact. I plan to confirm more about her but at this time, I don’t believe her affinity to magic to be a threat to us in the slightest.”[/color] Alexander then took another sip from his wine glass.

There was a pause, and then Marek’s expression darkened as he considered the implications of Violet Damien. [color=9e0b0f]“Violet Damien,”[/color] he intoned, his voice a low growl, [color=9e0b0f]“is an unstable force...A squad shall be assigned to watch over her from the shadows, ensuring she remains controlled.”[/color]

[color=9e0b0f]“This unit will ensure her protection if necessary, but more importantly, they will prevent her from becoming a liability. If she proves too uncontrollable, she will be dealt with accordingly. However, her disposal must be executed with the utmost precision, leaving no trace that could lead back to the Black Rose in any shape or form.”[/color]

He exhaled, relaxing as he considered the last subject, [color=9e0b0f]"As for Mina Blackwood, her magic does not concern me, though I do find it... intriguing. Assign someone to keep a discreet eye on her. She is too high-profile for us to utilize directly, but as long as she remains out of our way, she poses no real threat. We will continue monitoring her activities, but do not engage unless necessary…”[/color] He met Alexander’s gaze directly as he inquired, [color=9e0b0f]“Any comments?"[/color]

[color=gold]“I am in agreement with you but I only ask that you consider my mentorship of her. She’s like oil, flammable, volatile even. A watchful eye over is good but adding a careful hand gives our organization a pawn. A pawn with additional talents and someone we don’t have to recognize as our own when things become out of our control. An unwitting, unaffiliated agent. A proxy even.”[/color] Alexander smirked at the idea of having a throw-away asset in the form of a monster in the night. 

[color=9e0b0f]"Very well. I approve of your mentorship.”[/color] Marek was quick to agree, as he trusted Alexander’s judgment above many. 
[color=gold]“Thank you, you shall not regret this.”[/color]

[color=9e0b0f]"Now… I have things I’d like to share with all of you as well.”[/color] Marek folded his hands.[/color]