Redtail Rise Passerby

The decision was made and he turned to go, only to be set-upon by the younger of the beasts present. She came snapping at his heel and Mesa flashed his teeth in warning, and eyed the woman who had given the orders with a narrow-eyed glare which lasted half a breath; then he was peeling away from the trio, not wanting to get bitten.

Once he was a suitable distance from them — ie, pretty damn far — Mesa would consider the contract null and void, but the protective wolves should've been happy that they'd driven him off regardless.