The absolute tidal wave of Hunt energy that came off of this person as they faced Gerard in full was almost overpowering. It took everything in him not to recoil as if having smelled something foul. Not to mention the subtle Web influence underneath. This weirdo might as well have had a mouth full of blood and a head full of cobwebs as far as Gerard was concerned. But he was well practiced. He did not waver.

Gerard nodded his greeting. "Gerry Keay," he replied. "And thanks. I had a bit of help from the River Walker on the rips."