[Audio]

[steelweb]

There's more than just bloodthirsty wolves out at night, so stay indoors after sundown unless you have a death wish. This place grows more dangerous by the night, and going out drinking is a great way to make yourself stupidly vulnerable. Keep your wits about you, already. It shouldn't be as hard as you're all making it out to be.


[Private to Coulson/Police Encryption]

Still unscathed? I've got a few leads on the factions that are sorting themselves out in the Northwest corner of the city. Headed over there tonight to get a closer look.

Comments

[private audio]

[steelweb]

No. I have far more important things to do than babysit a pack of pups.

[private audio]

[cloneororiginal]

Such as?

[private audio]

[steelweb]

Nothing you need to worry about. You concentrate on keeping yourself fed and keeping out of trouble. If you need rescuing we'll arrange something, but I prefer not to have to interrupt my plans to come fetch you.

[Her voice softens, the edge fading into a near purr that feels very sincere.]

Believe it or not, I would like to keep you in one piece.

[private audio]

[cloneororiginal]

When you say something like that, it does have the opposite effect. But since it's you, I guess I won't worry.

[Hearing how Lin's voice softens makes Sarah start to smile, enough to where her sire can hear it in her voice.]

Then I'll do my best to stay that way. Though, I do wonder when we'll have another family get together.

[private audio]

[steelweb]

I'll be fine. I know what I'm dealing with - I'm not going into this blind. When I've finished my business for the evening and gotten something to eat, I'll be back and we'll call Koizumi in. I should have a surprise for both of you.

[private audio]

[cloneororiginal]

I said I wouldn't worry.

Mmm, should I bring something in return? [Is she excited? Maybe.]

It's not going to be a sweater is it? They do make for boring gifts.

[private audio]

[steelweb]

[Surely you're imagining the amusement under her tone.]

You may if you wish. I don't require it. Hm. Don't worry, it won't be anything so lack-luster as a sweater.

[private audio]

[cloneororiginal]

Good. I'll be sure to bring something all of us will enjoy. [She's not imagining that amused tone, or the one she's returning.]

Take care.