[ Slowly, Derek turns a flat stare towards Stiles as he begins rambling-- as if what he's talking about will make this sound any better. But he can't help the quiet huff of a laugh at what the sheriff says, and slowly turns his attention back to him. There's more than can be done, but they need to slowly work him into everything. They don't want him to drown in information, not with how much it is to take. ]
That's fine, sheriff. If there's anything in particular you want to know, you can ask, instead of having to read through it.
[ There's a slight tilt to his head, irises finally bleeding from red back into the sugar glass green stare he typically presents to everyone as he considers their options.
With a lack of staffing in the station, it's best to offer the idea. ]
We patrol a lot of Beacon Hills routinely. [ Mostly he does, honestly. ] It's off the books, but if you need backup or another pair of eyes, we'll be there. Even when you get the replacements you need.
no subject
[Sighing, he pats his son's shoulder and gives it a squeeze.]
...If that's... all you need, I'll take a look at that when I can. And we can set up the couch sometimes.
[It's a lot to take in, but he's trying. He has to be here for his son, after all- and besides, it explains the deaths of his deputies.
As if he was really going to take a 16-year-old with one hand gun as a real explanation to why his hallways were stained with blood.
He rubs his temples before looking at Stiles, frowning.]
I can't guarantee I can look through that beastiery too quickly. We still haven't gotten much back in the way of replacements at the station.
no subject
That's fine, sheriff. If there's anything in particular you want to know, you can ask, instead of having to read through it.
[ There's a slight tilt to his head, irises finally bleeding from red back into the sugar glass green stare he typically presents to everyone as he considers their options.
With a lack of staffing in the station, it's best to offer the idea. ]
We patrol a lot of Beacon Hills routinely. [ Mostly he does, honestly. ] It's off the books, but if you need backup or another pair of eyes, we'll be there. Even when you get the replacements you need.