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[speedforcer]

[it's a message that he'd planned to send to a select few. but between his own shivering and the pair of dogs he's trying to keep warm, mistakes were made. thus, this network post.]

So, uh... I know we all-- We're in the same boat here. But if one of you could...

[he stops a moment to grit his teeth and try to hold back a shudder. a moment more to try and huddle down further with his only sources of heat right now.]

I know I shouldn't have gone out. But they needed a walk, and I didn't think--

[okay, going on a tangent here really isn't helping. let's try that again.]

Look, I haven't eaten since this morning, it's freezing outside, and Mick, please tell me you're listening? Cause I could really use some heat right now. [and if anyone out there had a way to set fire to snow, it'd be mick, science be damned.]

Or if anyone's around... [okay, where the hell are they?] I'm, uh-- Near Len's old place. [and if any of you judge him for that, he will hit you. or at least just grumble a lot.] I could really use a hand.

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[speedforcer]

[it takes a while for him to register the fact that he isn't alone. but with a pair of dogs huddled with him, it isn't long before their growling (okay, one growling and one whimpering) becomes audible enough for him to take note of it.

and panic. too bad he's in no condition to actually move though.]

H-hey, boy. [sorry malia] It's okay. We're not gonna hurt you.

[it's an attempt at placating the wild animal that could well chew his face off right now. or worse, hurt addie, the far too young german shepard who climbs in to a defensive position once she's close enough.]

[wildkingdom]

[She's going to ignore Barry for the time being, because he's not important, and will turn towards the puppy who's just trying to do his job and protect his owner, even if he doesn't deserve it. Her eyes flash blue, not as a threat but just as a it's cool, she's friendly, and she keeps her posture as non-threatening as possible.]

[speedforcer]

[there's a jilted attempt at moving, at reaching out to try and tug addie back again. but with his failed attempt, cb is free to make a move of his own. one that has him nonchalantly wandering over to the coyote without a trace of fear. it's something that leaves barry panicked, adrenaline spiking enough that he actually manages to...lift an arm.

right, not even close to enough.]

CB. Come...come back here.

[a command that's ignored as the little poodle-mix instead opts to go give the coyote a friendly sniff. great.]

[wildkingdom]

[The coyote sniffs back, before dropping her head to give a friendly brush against the dog's cheek. See? No big deal Barry. She said she wasn't going to eat your dog. She'll even nudge him back towards Barry a bit as she takes a step back to survey the situation here.

When there are no immediate windows on the front, she darts around to the side of the building, and not long after she disappears, there's the sound of glass breaking.]