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Later on, Imogen speaks to all the Shadowhunters as she stands at the top of the stairs in the Ops centre. Alisha stands opposite her brother at the bottom of the stairs, some sort of Herondale tradition is what she was told. The two of them look forwards emotionlessly as their grandmother speaks.
"Another Shadowhunter was found dead last night in Williamsburg. This time, murdered by a warlock." Alisha looks down slightly. "In this time of crisis, it is essential that we maintain strong leadership. That is why I am naming Jace Herondale head of the Institute, effective upon my departure to Idris. Dismissed." She says and everyone begins to disperse. Alec, Jason, Isaac, Izzy and Clary walk up to Jace and Alisha who are now standing side by side.
"Let's not make a big deal about this. She's still in charge until she leaves." Jace states.
"Still! Being appointed head of the Institute and finding out you're a Herondale and Alisha's your sister? Don't let it get to your head." Isabelle says and links arms with Alisha.
"So Herondales are what, like, the Kennedys of the Shadow World?" Clary asks still confused.
"It's an old Shadowhunter family, like the Lightwoods." Alec states.
"But we're the Kennedys." Isabelle says and Jace smirks at her. They all stand around the conference table.
"Let's focus on what matters." Jace says getting back to the point. "The inquisitor would like us to reach out to our allies to see what they know."
"At this point, she considers all Downworlders suspects." Alisha says as Jace turns to her.
"That's casting a pretty broad net." Alec says.
"She can't possibly think any of our friends did this." Clary adds.
"And well, we'll prove that to her." Jace says and Alisha frowns.
"We shouldn't have too." She says. "We know that they didn't do this."
"And we will prove it." Jace informs his sister whilst grabbing her spare hand, the other still linked with Izzy's. "I promise." The young Herondale nods at her twin and he continues to speak. "Since Luke's DNA cleared him, we should collect samples from all of our friends to clear them as well. I'll make an Institute-wide announcement."
