he feels as if he’s accomplished something when she 
          shakes his hand, that maybe she wasn’t as scared or
          intimidated by him than he first assumed, that thought
          alone brings him some relief. her query brings large
          shoulders to rise for a brief moment, stalling to keep
          the real reason he’d be out so late

        ❛ just needed to get some air. ‶ she didn’t need to get
            involved with werewolf business. 

        ❛ —- was thinkin’ about getting a late night snack, do
            you want to join me? ‶