Gloria's Mansion

"Yes, it's much better to have a small army of talented people than a messy group full of idiots." He looks around. "You know, depending on how many people you have, we might be able to fit everyone in here. That is, if you're agreeable."

"I can make maps for you all if you want. Once you've been here a while, you get to know the place."

"As long as it's kept clean and tidy, I have no problems. Also, don't be stupid with who you invite in... I'll know." He taps the side of his head.

"You could always take... visitors elsewhere. It's not too difficult to obtain a place like this." He waves his arm, gesturing at the house in general. "If we could get one nearby, it would be perfect. I'm curious though... How do you normally live?"

"It's all foreign to me. Oliver has been here since birth, and I was one of Gloria's first followers, and before then I lived a comfortable life." He cocks his head to the side. "The way you live is a strange concept."

"Interesting." He considers her. "I don't have any blood siblings, but Oliver's like a brother to me." He smiles at the boy, and Oliver smiles back. "I trust him the most out of all of those I have with me. That's why he's my right hand man." He chuckles. "Odd, I know, but that's how it is."

OOC: I GTG. See you, Mer!

-She let her vulnerability show for a split second before she buried it again-

I love my sister somewhere, which is why I've pushed her away. I'd rather she have a life like yours than stuck with me forever. It's good to have someone to rely on.

see ya c:

Darcy: He closes the door to the study with a soft click. "You know why you are here, don't you?"

?: She nods. "Partly, but I'm a little unsure on the details."

Darcy: "You are to watch Hawkeye's every movement. Make notes on who he talks to, who he's close to, who his enemies are, you get the picture... I want reports every 24 hours."

?: "I understand. I have only one more question... If I am to reveal myself to anyone to dig for information, what should I refer to myself as?"

Darcy: "Shadow." He smirks. "Gone in the blink of an eye... Funnily enough, Hawkeye called his cat that..."

Shadow: She nods again. "I'll be on my way. Good day, Darcy."

Darcy: "I look forward to your reports." He unlocks the door, allowing them both to leave.

Is Amaya going to know about this?

A thought occurs to him, and he goes back into the study to write a letter.

Dear Amaya,
I have sent one of my people to Hogwarts to watch my little friend. Look for a new arrival called Shadow if you wish to speak with her.
Best wishes,
Darcy.
P.S. I recommend you burn this letter when you've read it.

He sends it off with the fastest owl they have.

He quickly reads Amaya's reply, and then takes out two new pieces of parchment.

Amaya,
Thank you for the warning. If I come across any of them I will do my best to keep them here.
Darcy.

Shadow,
It would be a good idea if you found Amaya. You remember when I mentioned her before. You will have some help in your task then.
Darcy.

Oliver answers it. In the time that Darcy has been their leader, he has matured and a cold look has come into his young eyes. "Can I help you?"

"Come in. I'll find Darcy." He retreats into the house and goes to find him.

OOC: Do you want her to be captured, like Amaya wanted?

IC: He comes down the stairs and smiles at her politely. "Hello, Sabine. Please come in. It's a little chilly out. We don't want you getting cold."

maybe at first, but i need them to start trusting her.

-The girl whispered quietly, still not moving forward-
I am not here to harm you, i am here of my own free will. I don't hurt people.

OOC: Ok. Just say when.

IC: Darcy nods. "I understand. We all want the same. The Death Eaters have been ruling for far too long."