hermionenet / seelie locked

[brainiest]

HERMIONENET / COMPASSES

To anyone that owns a device that can read this notice:

Please return your device to me for additional protection and charms. This won't come with any charge, but it is something that needs to be done. It will make it so that no one but you can use your device and, should it be stolen, it will turn into a harmless little lump of fool's gold, with a promise of a replacement from me if you need it.

If you can't come to me personally for any reason then, please, let me know. I'll do my best to either visit you or send you information on the runes for you to perform yourself. Thank you.

SEELIE LOCKED

[ The video feed shows a harried, tired looking Hermione sitting behind her desk, head held high as she smiles, leaning forward. ]

As always, if anyone is in need of potions or charmed, protective cloaks for the upcoming battles, let me know. Artefacta will be happy to provide them, and we can enchant items you already own as well. Just let me know through your lockets and I'll arrange it all.

Comments

hermionenet

[depicted]

Where are you? Is everything all right?

hermionenet

[brainiest]

I'm at home. Someone hurt a friend of mine and stole his compass, using it to contact me. I can't let that happen again, so I'm going to make sure it doesn't.

hermionenet

[notyetlegend]

Of course. Is everything okay?

hermionenet

[brainiest]

One was stolen and I just want to make sure that, if you lose it, no one else can use it for anything bad. That's all.

Compass | Audio

[fell_to_hell]

[Sorry, Hermione, but fuck text.]

I can get mine to you today.

[His tone is a little grim for the next part:]

I'm going to guess that another one got taken?

Compass | Audio

[brainiest]

[ She huffs a noise, sounding tired. ]

Thank you, Nico. Yes, it did, and by the same person that took Hiro's.

compass.

[marred]

[ luke thinks he can already figure out what's happened, but it never really hurts to show a slip of concern. her offer for the battle has also piqued his interest, but luke castellan's never really asked for anything to protect himself. ]

What happened?

compass.

[brainiest]

[ He'll likely end up with something to protect himself if he likes it or not, but that's not the focus right now. ]

A friend's compass was stolen and the thief messaged me through it. I need to make sure that doesn't happen again.

cross; video; private

[wwjd]

[He receives both messages, of course; at that, Kirei can't help but to respond, and to respond quickly. His expression is serious, but carefully curtailed. And he asks:]

Marchioness. Did something happen?

[He can read between the lines. But if he's mistaken, so be it.]

cross; video; private

[brainiest]

[ Hermione's face is just as serious as his is, even if she appears a little tired. ]

Someone stole a compass - and I realise how silly it was not to take precautions, that's all.

Seelie

[vengeance_driven]

I have a knife I got from doing a job for someone. It's not a normal knife, it's a little special.

But for anyone else to be using?

I would rather it be normal knife.

[brainiest]

Hm... I could charm it with some runes, so that you're the only one that could use it? Would that help?

hermionenet.

[rube]

[not that ben is particularly worried about needing protecting, but hermione would probably make him do it at some point, anyway. may as well get it out of the way.]

I'll be at the station for some time longer if that isn't too much trouble.

[his grammar only improves in his writing, unsurprisingly.]

[brainiest]

[ He's got it in one, hasn't he? ]

I can apparate over, whenever time is good for you.

Private;

[desperate_times]

I take it something unfortunate happened.

[...]

Name's Chloe, by the way.

private;

[brainiest]

You could say that. [ Sighs. ] Draco's friend?

hermionenet.

[winterwork]

Gee, and I JUST got it back.

[brainiest]

Jack! I heard you were back - are you alright?

Hermionenet

[gordianknots]

Forward me the runes.

private.

[brainiest]

Thank you.

Can I give you names to check in on?

voice, compass, private

[unsolitary]

What's your opinion on the Red Hand? ( a beat. ) I can have an agent deliver my compass to you so that there's no chance of face-to-face interaction. Cross court and all-

voice, compass, private

[brainiest]

I respect and honour the Red Hand. I knew Alyosha and my father is a member. [ A commander, actually, but - ] If you can pass your device to John then I can make sure it's taken care of. Otherwise, you should visit Waver Velvet.

action;

[judicatus]

[ Gabranth sees little use in adding any further questions to the fray, particularly when there's a chance the network has been compromised, and particularly when he's already at the White Citadel to drop off his device. Besides, he has a matter to discuss with Hermione that's best kept off any network.

Once he sees the message over his mirror, he doesn't hesitate to make his way to her office, nodding in deference to her guards before he passes through. ]

Hermione.

perma action;

[brainiest]

[ There are very few people that are allowed to enter Hermione's office without asking permission first, and the bare handful of them are the other Marquis and Marchionesses. She lifts her head when she hears him come in, pushing herself away from her desk and walking around to meet him. ]

Hi, Gabranth. Tea?

Hermionenet

[cinnamoned]

I'll bring mine in. Runes are something I'm still barely starting to learn myself. Just tell when when and where to find you.

[A pause as she considers for a moment before continuing, pursing her lips in worry all the same as much as she tries to avoid showing it too much. Even if she might not know Hermione as well as some others. She can't help fretting. Knowing Hermione is risking trouble at the same time as admiring her desire to help.]

I was considering possibly asking for one or two more, for Emma and Henry later. If we find that there might be others from home on the Unseelie. But I do hope everything is okay, even if I understand the need for caution with these, outside of the lockets themselves and their restrictions. I'm generally careful with it as a result, but I understand that things can happen. I wouldn't want this getting you into any trouble as a result. You'll be careful, won't you?

[brainiest]

Thank you, really. I'll be in my office more often than not, so you could stop by there if you're in the area? There's a fairy ring to the Citadel too, if that helps.

[ Hermione is being careful too, but something softens inside of her. She isn't used to being fretted over - and a part of her is awkwardly reminded of Ron's mother, of Mrs Weasley, and her protective streak even if she could be particularly vicious. ]

I can make them for Henry and Emma, of course, that won't be a problem. If anyone else from your world comes and they're Unseelie... We'll have to see, but... [ She breathes out. ] I'll be careful. I promise.

compass;

[uptowngirl]

I'll bring mine in. I haven't heard from Korra or Mako recently, but if I see them before they get this, I'll let them know.
Someone stole one?
To the monarchs know this exists?

[ She did skim the other conversations for reference. ]

compass;

[brainiest]

That would be lovely, thank you, Asami.

The information to make the network was a boon of mine, but I don't think they're aware of the extent of it, no. I've been careful on that regard.

seelie;

[thetruestbeliever]

[ He doesn't realize the protective cloak his mom gave him is thanks to Hermione, but her broadcast piques his interest. He's kind of excited to hear that she knows magic, but...there's something in her appearance that makes him concerned a little. He doesn't have to know someone to worry about them. And she's being really nice making an offer like this to people, probably not thinking about herself much. ]

You mentioned potions so I was gonna ask you about that but...are you okay?

[ It just feels rude to him not to check first before launching into how cool it is that she knows magic. ]

[brainiest]

Me?

[ Oh. She smiles, softly, before she leans forward into the camera itself. ]

I'm fine, I promise. I've just been a little bit busy lately. But...

[ She brightens, smile turning into a grin. ]

Potions, right?

seelie

[chilledout]

—What kind of potions? What's it mean to charm something? Does that make the cloak extra appealing? Is Artefacta a business?

[Should Bobby be asking questions instead of paying attention to the actual heart of the matter? Yes, but he's curious.

He doesn't think he needs any of that stuff, but Professor Illyana was the magician. What if he does? What will he do?]

[brainiest]

[ -- Well. Hermione laughs, charmed, and she shakes her head. ]

Healing potions, mostly, but also some to help with sleep and nightmares. Charming things can add protection, certain kinds of magic, runes to stop it from damage or things to help keep you quiet if you're trying to be sneaky. The cloak is still a cloak, it's just magical, and Artefacta is a business, yes.

» hermionenet

[skjalf]

Of course, my lady. ( Elizabeth looks worn, grief-stricken and diminished. ) Has aught happened?

I apologise for the late reply.

[brainiest]

One was stolen, and I want to make sure it doesn't happen again.

[ Alas. ]

You don't have to apologise.