David is too focused on tending to the small gash to feel the need to shake his head. He determines that a single stitch and some simple combing should be enough to hide the wound, and if they can keep the bruising down Matt should have fewer questions asked.

"I could only wish. Enough people have witnessed the creature, including scientists and credible sources, like your friend Tindelli, that he seems to get just enough traction to stay on my trail. I haven't had him come this close in a while though."