"Understood." Bennett quickly took notes, "But will McTavish take the bait?"
"He needs two things: weapons and funding; the Second International's recognition."
Victor returned to his seat, "We give him the first, while making him believe the second will follow. Once he's bombed enough targets, those old cronies from the Phoenix Society will jump out to 'support the Scottish people's self-determination.'"
Casare pondered for a moment, his eyes brightened: "Killing two birds with one stone. Weakening the UK, and undermining the Phoenix Society."
Bramo added, "If handled properly, we can draw the British government's focus fully back home, reducing the pressure on North America and buying more time for the 'Silicon Valley Mexico' project."
Kitchener remained cautious: "The risk is, if McTavish really stirs up trouble, like killing key figures, public opinion might turn against all separatist movements, including our justified actions in North America."
