o-o-o // Third Entry - The Hunt is On (video; open)

[67chevyimpala]

[There is a man sitting in the driver's seat of a car. He is checking a handgun and there are signs of other weapons on the passenger seat, where the device is also resting. He addresses the device while constantly looking up to scan for hostiles.]

Okay, I think this thing is on.

For those who don't know me from a hole in the ground, I'm Dean. We've got freaky shit like this back home. I'm not the only one providing a public service announcement, but just to reinforce what a girl named Julie posted earlier...

If you can, stay out of it. Lock and secure doors, windows, block with furniture if you've got it. Where I come from, a headshot will take things like this out, but these things are different. You have to take them apart. They travel in groups and they're strong. Do not confront unless you know what the hell you're doin'', and even then, I wouldn't advise it.

I've got a car and can get to you fast. If you need help, just holler.

Okay, that's it. Let's get these sons of bitches.

[He reaches over and switches his device off.]

Comments

[coyote_walking]

Yep.

Just me. All locked up tight.

[67chevyimpala]

Do you know how many are in your area?

[coyote_walking]

Nope. And there's a bunch right outside so I'm not going out to check.

[67chevyimpala]

Smart move. You got an escape plan is they rush the building?

[coyote_walking]

Nope. I'm screwed if they make it in. I could take out a few, but not the whole group of them.

Might be able to shift and outrun them if I have to, but I'm hoping it doesn't come to that.

[67chevyimpala]

[...two, three, four...]

Yeah, you could do that. Shift. Of course.

Into what, Mercy? Do tell.

[coyote_walking]

[Shit. Shit, shit, shit.

Oh well...]

A coyote. I'm the fastest thing you've ever seen as a coyote.

And I'm NOT like the shifters you knew back home. The other you knew that.

i love her 'oh, shit' face!

[67chevyimpala]

[He's focused on the road, though he does glance over at the device once before turning to face front again.]

Coyote. The trickster god. Nice.

[He sighs.]

Look, Mercy, we can talk about the pros and cons of being a shifter later. Right now, I just... need to know you're safe.

Re: *grins*

[coyote_walking]

[Hey, she doesn't know yet that her father was a personification of THAT Coyote. (No, not HIS Trickster.) Cut her some slack!]

There are no pros and cons.

I was born this way. I'm a good person.

I'm not one of the creepy evil skinwalkers who uses black magic to change into whatever they want. I just...

I can change into a coyote when I want. Doesn't change who or what I am.

[And there's a pause while she tries to slow down her breathing.]

Am I safe? That's a matter of opinion. For the moment, yeah.

*grins back atcha*

[67chevyimpala]

[He's just associating with the legends he knows.]

Okay, Mercy? Breathe. Yeah, like that, and keep breathing.

[Pause.]

I'm not gonna judge you, okay?

[He makes a sharp turn. The device tilts a bit.]

And this isn't the time. You need me to swing by and pick you up, I will. Got that?

[coyote_walking]

[Her response is immediate and automatic, but there's no clearly no heat behind it.]

Don't tell me what to do.

[But hearing he won't judge cools her temper a bit.]

Thanks for the offer, but I'm probably safer here for the moment than I would be trying to get out of the building.

But seriously. Thanks. If that changes I'll let you know. Just... stay in touch and stay safe.

[67chevyimpala]

[He nearly loses it on her, but restrains himself. It might be noticeable, if she can read tension and a muscle twitching in his jaw.]

Whatever.

Fine. Stay safe. Call me if you need me.

[No promises about him staying safe. He can't guarantee something like that.]

[coyote_walking]

[Hello, coyote raised by werewolves here. The day she can't read body language is the day she ends up dead.]

And now you're pissed.

Come by then and see for yourself.

If you disagree with my assessment then we'll figure out a plan.

[67chevyimpala]

[That's what I figured. And now, he loses it.]

Yeah, I'm pissed. I don't want you to die, okay? Is that okay, that I give a shit?

[coyote_walking]

[And that just leaves her dumbfounded. When she manages to close her mouth her heart is in her eyes a little.]

Yeah. Yeah, it is.

Sorry.

I'm safe for now, I swear. It's a solid garage.

But come by if you want to see for yourself okay.

And thank you. For caring. It's been a while.

[67chevyimpala]

[He huffs a breath and some of the tension leaves his body.]

Okay. Good. Good.

You're welcome.

[A small smile, then a soft...]

Don't do anything stupid, little shifter.

[coyote_walking]

[She makes a face at him, but her tenderness shows through.]

Yeah, same goes, great white hunter.

[67chevyimpala]

[Dean smiles and makes another hard turn. The sound of bodies impacting with the front of the car can be heard and the 'great white hunter' yells a jubilant...]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEE-ha!

[The device slides off the seat and disconnects.]

[coyote_walking]

DEAN!!!

[She shakes her head and sets the device where she can get to it quickly.]

Damn. I hope he's safe.

[67chevyimpala]

[Dean, who is busy running over Bonies and doing drive-by shootings of them - and any requested rescues by non-Bonies - will not be replying at this time.]