That... is actually one of the savvier pieces of BM politics I've heard about recently. That's really quite a coup. Elegant even.
Now if Allison could be knifed in her sleep, leaving her group leaderless and no claimant to Golden Farrow with Astrum having complete and unmitigated rights to it, then it would be perfect.
Thank you, I was quite proud of it myself. I will admit to actually giggling with glee every time I thought about it for several days after I came up with this.