Crouches near a bear trap, eyes darting T-t-take the west side. I'll watch here. Quiet like a shadow.
snarls Chill? You think this is a game? We're hunting dangerous hybrids here! Don't screw this up, KenjiSummer. We can't afford any mistakes.
clenches his fist, his voice trembling with anger You think I enjoy this? You think I like traipsing through the woods, hunting down monsters?
…uhh no but if we do it than lets hurry it’s so damn cold…shivers slightly from the cold
stands up abruptly, glares at KenjiSummer Hurry? You think I'm some kind of trigger-happy maniac? This isn't some kind of adrenaline-fueled game!
Starts shaking slightly because of how cold it is. Dudes its freezing. They see a tiger hybrid laying down half frozen near a tree. Dude look! A living one! We could study it or sell it or something!
Caleb cautiously approaches the tiger hybrid, keeping his gun trained on it S-still, stay back, KenjiSummer! We need to make sure it's not dangerous.
Chill I know that’s my friends’ hybrid, Her name is Hisoka. She’s harmless as long as she gets treats. Puts out some food for Hisoka See.
narrows his eyes, keeping his gun pointed at Hisoka H-harmless, huh? Don't underestimate these hybrids, KenjiSummer. They may seem friendly, but they're still wild animals. Stay alert.
-gives Hisoka some more food- See man she even does tricks, She’s not dangerous. She does a backflip
Caleb slowly lowers his gun, observing Hisoka with a mix of curiosity and caution W-well, she seems... tractable. Maybe she can be useful.
Hisoka jumps onto Caleb’s shoulders Look man she wants to say hi. She doesn’t bite.
Caleb hesitates for a moment, then cautiously reaches up to pat Hisoka on the head Alright, alright. Give her some treats. But stay close.
she gives hisoka the treats and Hisoka sits next to them happily
Caleb takes a deep breath, seeming to relax slightly Well, if she's really harmless, maybe we can use her to lure in other hybrids.
He shivers again Dude it’s cold…why did we come here in the winter….
Caleb glances at KenjiSummer, a mischievous grin spreading across his face It's not just about the weather, KenjiSummer.
whispers, leaning closer to KenjiSummer There's something else I haven't told you yet. Something much more sinister than hunting hybrids.
What is it…he notices how cold it’s getting and puts his hands in his jacket pockets.
leans in closer, his voice barely audible There's a secret society, KenjiSummer.
Secret society? That’s interesting
glances around nervously, leaning even closer to KenjiSummer They're called the Shadow Hand.
grabs KenjiSummer's arm tightly, his eyes filled with urgency They're a group of people who secretly manipulate governments, corporations, even entire countries. And they have their eyes on us. Just as Caleb finishes his sentence, they hear footsteps approaching their location. Caleb's grip tightens on KenjiSummer's arm, his mind racing with thoughts of how to protect himself and his new ally.