It is, and hopefully it stays like that. Hate for any locals to get caught up in anything. [Some did exist after all, even if way out-numbered and no doubt wary to suddenly have their town taken over. At least as far as he knew things seemed peaceful.

But hell if he didn't remain suspicious nevertheless.

Gabriel just made a faint sort of noise at the look. Nope.]

Yeah, yeah. Right now all we can do is try to keep some control, no matter how small, in whatever is going on. [At least they were together in this and sure, maybe tempers might rise but they all tended to pull together after getting some frustration worked out.

Did take a turn down the road finally.] Yeah. He'd been running on fumes for a while, but I let him actually feel how tired he was before doing it.

Less likely to argue over sleep.