spooky scary

[donotlick]

aka: a psl for grumpy cops

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[donotlick]

[ Hank sighs. Yeah, okay, Gavin knows just how to get him back to normal. He's a lucky bastard. ]

I dunno, I heard you were pretty smart, too. The whole package.

[ Not because they're dating or anything, but because he has such a great beta. Yeah Hank begins to stand, pretty much trying to hoist Gavin off the floor. ]

Guess so. This ain't the place to take a lunch break.

[coffeedipshit]

Yep, that's me.

[ Yeah they're totally not dating haha... He squeaks when Hank hoists him up, turning a little red again. ]

I-I can walk...! I feel totally fine now.

[ But like... it's still nice. He puts his arms around Hank's neck. ]

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[ See, that's why he's your wonderful, strong, cool alpha. (Yeah, right.) Hank is still going to loom and stay as close to Gavin as he can, even as he sets him down on his feet.

His mate nearly died, he's not letting go any time soon. ]

Maybe, but I'm not letting you out of my sight. No way Beth or anybody else is gonna pull that shit on you again.

[coffeedipshit]

[ Oh baby!! His feet touch the ground again but he's definitely still leaning into Hank's chest. Is he wearing a more fitted shirt today? And more undone top buttons? Ugh, Hank, you're so hot...

He's still a little rosy cheeked, but he won't turn down spending time with Hank. ]

I mean, that's probably for the best. I'm sure she's gonna try to find you next.

[ Take out the beta so the alpha is distracted? Seems like a sound strategy to Gavin. ]

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[ Yep, he dressed up nice just for you, Gavin. But right now his mind is pretty far from what he was thinking when he got dressed up nice. Instead Hank wraps an arm around Gavin's waist, just holding him and smelling him and nuzzling his neck again to really nail down the fact that he's alive. ]

Yeah. Yeah... I'll give her a call. She's already in deep shit, attacking an officer. She doesn't know Fowler knows, so she probably thinks we wouldn't press charges, so we've got some leverage.

[ God though, this is Beth they're talking about... his Beth. How could she do this? ]

[coffeedipshit]

[ Ah... you keep spoiling him like this, Hank. He's gonna get even more insufferable at this rate. He purrs, tilting his head back with a soft smile. He's alive, very alike. His blood rushes happily in his veins. ]

Yeah... I dunno if it's worth it to try to arrest her though. It's not like we can get any evidence that I had aconite poisoning.

[ Aka wolfsbane. Now that he's not barfing his guts out, he knows things with his big dumb Kamski brain. ]

Maybe just scare her.

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[ Alpha instincts can't stop and won't stop. Maybe they're werewolves so they heal much, much faster, but part of him wants to make sure Gavin gets enough water and eats some fresh meat to replenish what he lost. ]

She tried to kill you, Gavin. I know the work she does is... important, but she could've at least fucking tried talking to me before she went and attacked my fucking pack.

[ He doubts scaring her will work, but he will certainly try. ]

[coffeedipshit]

[ He did just empty the contents of his stomach many times over, he's already starting to feel hunger cramps coming on. He doesn't really mind the attention though...

So he just keeps feeling up Hank's chest and torso. ]

Oh I definitely want to give her a piece of my mind too. I just don't know how much legal sway we're gonna have against her.

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Yeah.

[ Hank sighs. That touch feels so nice. He isn't about to tell Gavin to stop. ]

This supernatural stuff is such bullshit. The fact that she can do that and get away with it when you haven't even fucking done anything is just... fuck.

[ Fuck indeed. Hank sighs again, reaching up to stroke Gavin's neck, his fingers grazing the bite. He needs to take care of Gavin first, the rest can wait. ]

Okay, let's get out of here and get you some food. I'll call Beth and... fuck, I would've invited her over before, but after this shit show she might try to kill us if we meet her in private. There's gotta be some way I can talk sense into her.

[coffeedipshit]

There might be something... I mean, you've said you don't know much. Maybe there's a way this is handled, just not with human police?

[ He supposes it doesn't sound ridiculous. If there are hunters, there has to be some kind of society right? If you know to look for it, at least.

Gavin shivers as Hank's hands touch his scar, sighing happily. His instincts want his alpha to take care of him, go to his home and be protected, fed and warm. God, he's gotten clingy. ]

Yeah, one thing at a time. I'm sure Connor's told Fowler about all of this. [ Then he licks his teeth. ] And I can brush my teeth, ugh.

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Maybe... I know there's no other werewolves in Detroit. It's kind of a dead zone, since it's such a shit hole.

[ Of course now Detroit is technically Hank's territory even if he doesn't realize it. Beth could have been called to handle him, or to kill whoever started encroaching on the area, but it's not like Hank is interested in taking over Detroit. He just wants to care for his pack and be done with it. But maybe he should've talked to somebody instead of giving off alpha vibes every time someone walks up to Gavin and looks at his ass.

Really, if he knew what he was doing this would be so much easier. Hank finally releases Gavin entirely, but he stays close enough for Gavin to still touch him. He'd never want to move out of his touch. ]

Right, we might need him for backup, worst case. [ Thank rA9 or whoever the fuck for Connor, honestly. ] I got some toothpaste at my desk if you need some. We'll head home after you're all set.

[coffeedipshit]

[ The one who's been looking at his ass most of the time has been you Hank, you big dumb cuddly alpha. But what's done is done, time to deal with whatever happens next. ]

Yeah, it'll work out... [ He trails his hands away, finally. ] Guess it was a little naive to think it'd just always be us.

[ Whoops, that's a little too intimate. He clears his throat and turns on his heel to start walking back out into the main floor. ]

Right, yeah. Just give me a minute.

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[ He is certainly all those things. And ok, maybe Gavin's words cut him deep in his heart and he wants desperately to make it be just them, but they'll have to deal with whatever comes. ]

No one's gonna come between us. Not Beth, not... other werewolves. No one. ]

[ They can do it together. Hank knows they can—he's an alpha of his word. He'll keep Gavin safe no matter what. ]

Just lemme know.

[ Hank follows him out, intent on at least keeping an eye on Gavin even if he doesn't loom over him the whole time. See? He's got this. It's fine. At least if Gavin takes a minute, Hank can get the update from Connor. ]

[coffeedipshit]

[ The certainty in his voice makes a warm shudder roll up his spine. Fuck. How did he go so long trying to act like this was just werewolf stuff? Fuck. Fuck, he's so far gone for Hank Anderson it's scary.

But he looks back at him with a little confident smile. ]

Yeah, I know. I'm not afraid.

[ With that, he heads over to his desk to do a couple quick things before they go. And start chewing a handful of gum to get the taste out of his mouth for the time being.

He pulls out his phone to text Eli real quick that he's fine now, and thank you. He can only imagine how much the big nerd has been fretting about him... but he probably already knows he's alright. Dumb brother, that he loves so much.

He heads back over to Hank. ]

Alright, let's go.

[donotlick]

[ Trust me, Hank won't be truly calm until he's got Gavin in his house, warm and safe and protected from any hunters or anyone else.

At least he saved Gavin. At least they're gonna be alright. Hank couldn't have lived with himself if he'd lost him. Maybe it really is love, when all he can think about is Gavin even considering the knowledge that his ex-wife is in town. Fuck, he's gonna have to deal with that.

For now though, he debriefs with Connor and gives him the spiel to give Fowler. Connor nods, offering to guard his house if necessary. Hank waves him off, knowing the stubborn robot will probably do it anyway, but it's nice, too. It's like family. Even getting Kamski's help in the nick of time had felt like that too.

Who would've thought a fucking werewolf would get a second chance at having a family? Hank's still reeling a bit from it, but having Gavin back helps him focus once more. Gavin has a way of taking up all his brain power in a way that might be more than just an alpha thing now that Hank thinks about it. ]

Great. Let's get going. We can get drive-thru burgers or something on the way home, I'm starving.

[coffeedipshit]

[ The Hovering Alpha Vibes are real, but they make him feel warm and fuzzy. As well as just knowing Hank gives a shit about him. His heart soars a little. Everyone gets a second chance now, it seems. Funny how all that works.

Gavin's stomach gurgles at the mention of burgers and he huffs. ]

That sounds good to me. I'm starving after all of that. [ He grins toothily. ] Double meat and extra large fries?

[ A gremlin!! ]

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[ He loves this gremlin. He's very loud and alive and Hank wouldn't have him any other way. He pats Gavin on the back as they make their way out, enjoying that toothy grin and even the sound of his stomach. It all means he's alive, and that's what Hank cares about. He's happy to feed his beta even if it end up being greasy drive-thru food. ]

You know it. Extra everything.

[coffeedipshit]

[ Loud and alive is the only way to be, as far as he's concerned. He leans into his touch and once they're out and in the parking garage, he reaches over to grab his hand and give it a squeeze. ]

It's gonna be fine. You look out for me, I look out for you. Yeah?

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Yeah.

[ Hank smiles. Wow, they're holding hands. Wow. Hank's super okay with it. They need to get going but they're having a moment. ]

Yeah, that's right.

[coffeedipshit]

[ Gavin squeezes his hand. It's a very nice moment, that's for sure. He really wants to kiss him but they really do have to get going...

So he just leans in a little, putting a hand on his chest. ]

Just don't be too hard on yourself. What happened isn't your fault.

[donotlick]

We'll see about that.

[ Still, Hank shoots Gavin a warm look as he lets go and unlocks the car. Sitting down in his own space, Hank feels some of the tensions start to drain from him. He'll feel better once they're home. They have places to be and exes to call, but first he's going to take care of Gavin, no questions asked. ]

You remember anything else from when you saw her? Did she say anything at all?

[coffeedipshit]

[ He sits in he car and instantly puts his feet up on the dash. Little shit. Gavin crosses his arms and leans back, shaking his head. ]

No, she was painfully neutral. Which I think was the whole point. Acted like she'd never met me, which we both know is a crock.

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Seat belt.

[ Besides that, whatever, make yourself at home, Gavin. It can't be any worse than the mess Sumo makes in his car. Hank starts the car. ]

Fuck. She had to know it was you. Probably didn't want you to recognize her because then everybody on the scene would've been on her.

[ And we all know it's much harder to poison someone when everyone knows you were there...]

[coffeedipshit]

[ Gavin rolls his eyes and clicks his seat belt in. Such a dad, Hank. ]

Yeah. Maybe it was a mistake to not make a bigger deal of seeing her but... she might have done something worse. I don't know.

[ He sighs. He know show your average run of the mill person works, but throwing in all this supernatural hunter shit just makes him unsure. Gavin doesn't like being unsure about anything. ]

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[ Once a dad, always a dad. ]

Yeah, last thing you wanted was a scene. You made the right call.

[ He wouldn't put it past her to somehow force Gavin to shift somehow so she'd be justified uh killing him. He'd heard her talk about hunting some others of his kind, so he knows the lengths she'll go. ]

Me and her, we... we agreed she'd leave me alone if I just stayed the way things were. I don't know if this was her trying to send me a message or if she's really lost it or what.