[it isn't that hunter is defensive, necessarily, about this, but... he's torn. on the one hand, he feels responsible, but on the other, he does truly believe in his friends' capabilities.]

They're all powerful witches, and they can fight. I don't know if they're actually here or not. I just -- [and to his credit, he realizes he's getting worked up in an angry sort of way, so he takes a deep breath and recalibrates. flapjack cheeps gently, spurring him to actually ask for help. as much as he hates it, he'll do it for the squad.]

All I'm asking is that if you happen to see anyone and you're able to do so, you'll let me know.