"Since it seems more likely than not that Cian is present in the abbey," Marcel said as he seemed to reach a decision. "How difficult would it be to extract this young Acolyte from the abbey without drawing undue attention?"
"Extract him?" Diarmuid repeated carefully. "Why would we want to do that? Wouldn't it be easier to leave him alone and not risk drawing the attention of the Inquisition?"
"It's important that we extract him so that he can't be used against us later," Marcel said. "Just like Lady Cerys is useful as a prybar to open the doors for others, Cian is a lever who can force Cerys and her family to move."
"I'd rather not leave such a useful lever in our enemies' hands," he said before his lips pulled back in a grin that revealed the full length of his fangs. "And if need be, he can be a lever that we make use of ourselves."
Diarmuid was quiet for a long moment, clearly thinking through the implications. Finally, he nodded slowly.
