"We must retaliate! Doing nothing shows weakness, we cannot allow such vermin to shove us around any further."
"This has nothing to do with us, they attacked a mere streamer. I say let them brawl out with V.I.R.A.L both will fall in the crossfire."
"Our family name used to mean something! If we were to sit back and do nothing, that would be cowardice."
"I understand you are all on edge, but how about we hear it from them first hand. Bring them in Clara."
Alton was brought in holding an ice bag around his waist. He was met by the family once more. Twelve members of the Dawn family, all well dressed and prestigious looking, each one judged Alton as he felt more out of place than expected in his Santa Christmas jumper. Jack Dawn, Scarlett's father, held his hand out speaking in a dry tone. "Sit, son."
Alton did so without many refusals as he looked around. "Am I in trouble?"
"Not for now, tell us what you know about the Syndicate family."