Chapter 3
The meeting finally broke up just as the sun set. Greetings made, social media accounts and posts finalized, weekly plans set, everyone was ready to sleep. I was quite impressed with the results so far. The idea of a group photo was discarded, as many Task Force members were unwilling to have anything to do with personal public exposure. But a handful of accounts for the pairs focused on public relations were in place with photos and introductions.
Me and Karl had decided against making an account to represent the Lycans, on the logic that the werewolves had the lycanthrope population covered. Much to my relief. Our newly formed duo had also eschewed collaborations with other pairs, opting instead to work alone as more of a fast response team.
"Need a ride?" Karl asked over his shoulder, already headed for the parking garage.
"Uhmm, if it’s not too much trouble? Are you staying at the arranged lodging too? I didn’t see you there this morning." My line of questions was abruptly interrupted by Karl’s deep laughter.
The arranged lodging for Task Force members was a local motel that the human government owned and staffed. I shuddered inwardly at the thought of how I had blocked or removed no fewer than five cameras from my room on my arrival this morning, including one in the bathroom. The entire building gave me flashbacks to various horror movies and I hadn’t been brave enough to try to complimentary breakfast, opting instead to simply wait for lunch.
Karl raised one eyebrow at my response. "You seriously stayed there last night? You’re braver than you look little Lycan"
I growled at the underhanded short joke, causing Karl’s raised eyebrow to turn into an honest smile.
"Let’s go grab your gear and I’ll bring you somewhere better" he responded, still smiling.
I nodded my agreement, wondering if not staying where I was told would anger any of the government sorts. No, my human partner suggested it so it should be fine, right? But the letter did say that all supernatural members were to stay at the arranged lodging until further notice.