Converging Paths GW waved goodbye as the taillights of Henri's van sped off down the street after dropping him off at the Marina. They'd had a couple gigs up in Miami and the upper keys over the weekend and it had been easier for all the band to go up together, and it certainly saved on the gas!
It had been a profitable trip, both in exposure and money, but traffic had been terrible. GW had spent the last eight hours in a van crammed full of musicians and gear during the ride back to Key West, and the Cajun was definitely ready to stretch his legs. He really needed to decide what he was going to concentrate on professionally, trying to juggle fitness/martial art instruction and music was getting to be a hassle.
That thought in mind, GW hefted his guitar case and duffel bag and started down the dock toward his boat.
"No, would'ja listen, I--" Whistler paced to and fro in front of his houseboat, glowering at the static voice in his ear. He hated phone calls with the Council. They
always knew best. Forget that their ranks were decimated almost a decade ago, their headquarters destroyed by a bomb. An enemy they didn't see coming. They were blind to the obvious.
"She's already got some fight training! Kris is a fuckin' police officer. She doesn't need to start from square one, so if you're gonna hook her up with a Watcher, make sure
he's up to speed before he gets here." Pause. "Yeah, trial by fire. Took out a vamp without much trouble. No clue about most of the supernatural stuff though, so bring a copy of 'Slaying for Dummies'." Another pause. "Don't even start, Rupert. I've been doin' this longer-- Oh fuck off. I'm not goin' senile."
Whistler lit a cigarette, his impatience growing. "No, she hadn't gotten back to me yet, but she will. Could see it in her eyes. Just have someone on a plane today and be ready to hit the ground runnin'."
He snapped the mobile shut and took a drag. "Fuckin' Council-ly know-it-alls."
( Meeting again for the first time )