Also, call me Shade-that username was taken on here so I went with a Dresden Files reference. 

Yeah I'm cool with that. I enjoy blurring the lines between scientific stuff and supernatural-SSR wil say that Riley's abilities are a result of genetics or mutations, he'll insist they're witchery. The specifics I'll leave up to our GM's-to me, it's no fun if there's not a touch of mystery...and regardless of the truth, Riley's too damned stubborn to ever accept it as fact, even if they genetically engineered another skinwalker right in front of his eyes.

He could definitely help train him in how to retain his human form, though, so I could see something like that working-while their powers are fundamentally different (at least, in Riley's eyes-whether they actually are or not, again, isn't up to me) he could probably help him with that, yeah. 

Also I'll be making a post now, since we have the go-ahead. Looking forward to this RP. Anyone, feel free to interact with my characters. I'll have them already be at the New Crown if that's alright...?