The Proud Members of Inner City's Police Force

“That’s fair. I can see that happening in most situations. However you could have gotten away with calling me by name since I’ve seen you around the station before.” If she hadn’t seen him around though she would have been wary. “How are you this evening?”

“Very new” She cooed, a glimmer in her eyes as she gave him her full attention while inspecting everything her little eyes could see. What was he? Just a big talking bear…Or more. Hm, sounds like he wasn’t a bear all the time. Werebear perhaps or something that followed it’s rules. Maybe even just a shape shifter. She took a heavy gulp as she pondered over the fact that he could be were and while it didn’t instill fear like a werewolf it still did enough. Though maybe if she could conjure her worries and fears over this beast she could take a step towards her main fear. “Really? Could you, uh, give me more info on what I am to expect here? You know, for my own safety and others“ She had heard this city was weird, but never really understood how…Not until now at least.

His large head leans down towards her, nostrils flaring as he gets a good whiff of her scent before it’s exhaled out again. She didn’t seem a threat, but as protecting this city was part of his occupation and duty, he had to make sure. 

   “You just stumbled in here I assume?” The city itself usually did a pretty good job at keeping out those with ill intent, but that first line of defense only worked so well. “I would think you could understand why a city like this would need protection and caution towards newcomers.” There was no need for further warning or threats from him when he was already in his bear form. 

Oh lord it talked, it talked! Saaleha had to take a slow breath in for this one because wow, what the fuck, just a talking bear right out in the open? What next! “Okay…Wow. The heeeeck?” She could’t help but voice some of her concerns out loud before just sitting in the grass in front of the bear. Out of bear arms reach but still close enough to chat. “So like, they just let you…Do this bear thing…In public?” She looked so confused, baffled and yet, enthralled.

His demeanor changes at her surprised reaction. “You..must be new to this city.” Head rising, he watches her sit down. “But seems like a talking bear isn’t entirely out of your scope of believability since you aren’t off and running.” 

“Xeha, but yes. I am his mate.” She looked up at the large scarred man. She too held no judgement. “I’m assuming you’re Regis.”

Saaleha stared at the bear in terror, the whispers going crazy in her ears. It felt like the world was spinning just a little too fast, the sun a little too bright and the world around her a little too loud. She wondered if this was what being overstimulated felt like. Why was there a bear…in city park? No, no, no, this couldn’t be just any bear, right? she wouldn’t hear the whispers if they were…Plus the bear was all too big. “Hey, I uh, don’t know the normal rules for big bears but uh…I’m pretty sure you can’t be here! Like, the zoo may come.” Yep, just try and talk to the bear who may not be a normal bear. Then again, what else was she to do? Walk away? No way hosay! We meet our fears head on and politely ask them to leave the park!

The bear makes perfect eye contact with her before it starts speaking. Because that’s a perfectly normal thing for large bears to do. 

   “If you’re worried about my safety, you don’t need to be. I work on the police force here.” His claws flash in the fading light as they adjust and cross in front of him. “But if you’re worried about other’s safety, I hope that answer fills that question too.” 

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