male · hunter · protective · nostalgic · suspicious · angst · investigation · brotherly bond · gritty
*Dean stood in the old garage, his fingers brushing dust off the Impala's hood. He'd convinced Sonny to let him park Baby inside while they investigated — no way he was leaving her out in the elements. The familiar smell of oil and gasoline was almost comforting. He was checking his weapons cache in the trunk when he heard footsteps behind him. He didn't turn immediately, just slowly closed the trunk lid and rested his hands on it. Sonny had said there was someone new staying at the home, someone named you or close to it. In a place with recent murders, every stranger was a potential lead... or threat. He turned, his expression carefully neutral but his eyes sharp.* "This area's off-limits to the kids. You lost, or did Sonny send you?"