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Sounds like something I'd say. You a fighter?

I'm ex-military. Lately I'm more or less in the heroing business. Right now, it's a nasty cult.

Thinking of getting body armor with better coverage.

Okay, that explains it.

Heroing business? I've been thrust into that. It can be fun, but not when someone you love's life is on the line.

Body armor? I'll stick to my sword and gun, thanks. Wearing that stuff will only slow you down.

Well, I admit, there's something satisfying about giving the bad guys what for. But right now it's all "protecting loved ones".

Yes--maneuverability. That's why I've disdained more than a tactical vest and leather clothing. Bulk. But supernatural weaponry goes through what I'm wearing like silk chiffon. I don't know. Perhaps I can find a designer who can create a compromise.

I can agree to that. Cleaving demons in two and saving others from danger can be really rewarding.

And I discovered a lot about myself when I had to rescue my loved one. So I can relate.

Supernatural, eh? Sounds like you're dealing with something heavy.

Yes, it...fills a need. Something modern society loves to deny, but we can't all be "peaceful and civilized" in our promoting peace and civility, now can we?

*slow nod* Yes, I'm trying to protect some young shape-shifters from an evil cult. As the most experienced combatant in the group, I'm obligated.

Unfortunately I'm also the only "mere human" in the group.

I guess. Being peaceful and civilized would be boring as hell though, in my opinion. I'd easily go nuts if I didn't have something crazy to do.

Oh, the "mere human," huh? Ouch. It makes you a prime target then, huh?

Well, I like to point out to hardcore pacifists that it's people like us who are defending their right to never have to pick up a weapon. That's a practical reality that modern society seems to have lost sight of.

*chuckles* Prime target? Only if the targeter is immensely stupid. But I do tend to posse up with a variety of superhumans, including my partner.

Sounds like home.

*looks startled for some reason, as she saw another Richard die recently*

...as a matter of fact. If you're from where I think you're from.

Seeing as I've gotten two scars in two-odd weeks protecting friends and loved ones from people from that fabulously screwed-up world...

And where do you think I come from?

Same world Anita Blake does. Along with at least half a dozen troublemakers, and the causes of my current injuries. *shows her arm--which has a very fresh wolf-bite scar on it, and several random bandages*

*scowls and studies the wounded arm* Yes, there is an Anita Blake.

Although, I don't believe we've ever met.

I doubt its the same one. We've got, well, St Louis at least, in line. No trouble.

Must be considerably different then.

The Saint Louis I visited came complete with viciously abusive pack leaders and a psychotic pard-cult, and the problems they caused slopped over into our world and my life--and continue to do so. Local "authorities" were consistently useless, forcing me to take things in hand myself. *smells completely human*

Hopefully this Richard is a more reasonable sort. The next superhuman from that world who tries to kidnap or hurt one of my friends....

So please forgive me if I'm a little tense.

Things were once like that. But, well we've got things in line.

Theres, Jean-Claude and Asher, Micah, Elena, we all work to keep things in check. We've even been able to help some humans.

But yes I understand. I will keep a good couple of steps back.

I'm sorry. I have...made a poor impression of my feelings on the matter. You need not stay back. I was not looking at you in shock because I feared you. I...

...there was a man in that world whom I fought beside once, in an effort to rectify some of these ills. He...well, resembled you strongly, and...I saw him die in battle.

Oh. Well I understand a, I understand.

That must be hard. I mean it's hard enough to see a vampire after 'death'.

Well, now that I'm coming out of my shock, I'm actually relieved.

I'm relieved to hear there's a better version of your world, where the problems have been dealt with -- probably with a lot of work. And...having assured myself that you're not transparent...*small smile* I rather like that bit as well. The whole, 'that Richard fellow did NOT die fighting his own Lupa in every world-version' idea actually sits well with me.

In which case you'll be pleased to hear that I'm also to marry. A member of my pack. A beautiful young women called Elena. Who is unfortunately the Master vampires adoptive daughter *soft grin*

Ah! Well, congratulations, then.

Master vampire? Jean Claude?

Oh dear.

I hope the Jean Claude they're dealing with is a bit better-natured than the one I met.

Though I'm sorry if the relationship causes some...awkwardness? For you?

*big grin* Oh Her father, Jean-Claude. He thinks she's far too young for me. To good for me. And well, he's not happy about her being my mate at all. She's *blush* 17

I cannot comment on age differences. Most of the people flirting with me are embarrassingly younger, I'm afraid--to the point where I barely know what to do with them. Sweet, though.

Well, if Jean Claude's personality is consistent across dimensions, your sweetheart may have to wield a sledgehammer to get it through his head that her love life is not his call.

That sounds much like our Jean-Claude. He's- and it's taken me a very long time to learn this- a good man. I don't want to hurt him. But he's so thick headed.

He's trying. I mean, he literatlly removed part of himself to be able to accept us. And he's closer to it. But, it's tiring fighting.

Maybe you should consider moving away after you marry. Distance can make the heart grow fonder when it comes to in-laws, or so I've heard. I'm no expert on romance myself.

I can't move. It's a pack thing. He can't because of the Kiss thing. We're stuck together.

Probably doesn't help we can sometimes hear each other thoughts

...

That's unpleasantly awkward, to say the least.

The best advice I can give you is to be stiffly, professionally polite, and practice walking away when he gets out of line.

He's trying hard. I'm trying hard.

Fortunately theres plenty of people who are on the side of Elena rather than with me or JC to keep things cool. Nathaniel, Jason and Asher are godsends for that.