Instinct, I suppose, and a confirmation by the witch that so graciously linked herself to Hayley as leverage.
Yes, the protege. Marcel's banned the practice of magic in the Quarter, thus suffocating the witches of their natural inclination. Performing magic is a deed punishable by death under his reign, so they're desperate enough to enlist my diplomatic services of violence.
And of course Elena gets kidnapped. Must be another day ending in Y?
Ah, Silas. Still sour about that white oak illusion that had you digging into my back, by the way.