Wolf's Rain - Extinction (M) [IC]

Gothax was lying in the bed of the shelter he managed to construct with his poor skills. He was forced to live near an abandoned building so other people wouldn't notice him. Suddenly his stomach growled "I must be hungry, I didn't eat since 2 days now. Gothax counted the money he had in his pocket. He sighed when he saw that it wouldn't be enough for him to eat for the next 2 days.
He had to take a decision now : steal some money or steal some food. "I guess I'll go with the money", said Gothax. With another sigh, this time for laziness, he got up and left the shelter. He skillfully jumped from roof to roof until he noticed some people nearby. He got down with some stairs then began wandering around the roads of Freeze Town while whistling.
He soon arrived at the local street market. There were lots of people and they were rubbing against each other. "Great, that makes it easier for me", thought Gothax. He joined the mass of people and began walking among them. He saw a woman whose purse looked full of money by the shape of it and the fact that she left it half-open. He slipped his hand slowly into the purse while rubbing against the woman. "Sorry! There are so many people there. I accidentally hit you. Again, my apologies", he said and discreetly took half of her money. He quickly ran away before the woman noticed her purse was wide open. He laughed as he counted the money. "This should last a little while, now let's find some food", he said while grinning.

Nando ~ Freeze City

The tension of the situation was growing but was becoming quite awkward for Nando who has no real business with these humans. He sighs as the man makes a rather cross gesture at the little girl with his sword. The young human had an indignant look in her eye and wasn't likely to step down from the man's rather impossible challenge, at least from what he could tell. Not wanting to see another group of humans fight each other he releases an audible cough and turns away. After gaining their attention, he says; "Uhh well, once you both resolve...whatever it is you're doing I sorta live not very far at all if you need a place to rest...or just chat." He directed this loosely at Dourant. "I'll be by the abandoned lot a block down if you decide to come by." With that, the young wolf sprang off without waiting for a response.

Nando looked back at the two as he walked off. It was tiring concealing himself in his human form. But alas, it gets the job done. In his wolf form, he took rest on top of several stacked crates not too far from where he told the two humans to meet him. Not to close that they might see him before he can disguise himself again, but not too far that he couldn't meet up with them if they do perhaps show up.

Primrose glared at me. Even though I'll probably be leaving soon to go with Teashi, I won't let him just take this from me she thought with a frown as she watched me stab a short katana through a trash bag that was near her before unsheathing another. Reaching up the sleeves that covered her left arm she quickly and skillfully took out her dagger taking care not to accidentally hurt herself. Part of her figured the adult thought she wouldn't fight him, but he didn't know her. Holding the dagger with obvious skill she glared fiercer at me. "If I have to, I'll fight you"

I pointed to the sword I stuck in the trash bag, "I think it would be much more fair for you if you use that." I said, "It should be easy for you to hold, and to any blade user, range is everything." I held my katana defensively, "Prove to me you can defend yourself."

Primrose scowled at me but put her dagger away and pulled the sword out of the trash bag. "That will be easy. My father started training me from the moment I could walk on how to fight and defend myself" she glared at me with bright eyes. If he thinks i'll get scared and back down, he's mistaken. She thought.

I saw her will to fight and was proud of it, I had that same determination as a kid, "Well lets see if you can beat over twenty years right?" I planted my feet down, "First strike goes to you." I challenged, staring directly in her eyes. If she chickens out now, she is no warrior. Though she may be better than that. I decided that I would offer my training if she wanted it.
Primrose nodded in response to what he said. Why's he letting me go first? she held the sword tightly in her hand. Probably thinks I'll chicken out. She stared up at the adult defiantly she planted her feet firmly on the ground before moving to strike at Dourant's left side. Though she stumbled slightly more used to her dagger than a sword she regained composure and frowned.

She stumbled, allowing me to easily parry the attack, "The sword is heavier than that knife." I said, "Maybe you should try getting acostomed to the weight?" I was impressed that she didn't chicken out, and she did do the basic attack stance, so there wasn't too much to be disappointed at. "If you are really acostomed to that knife, you can use it as a main gauche or a parrying dagger. It will allow for a more defensive style, while holding two blades.

Primrose nodded in thought at me words. It all makes sense...plus this sword is heavier than fathers dagger. she thought as I easily parried the attack. "My father wanted me to master the dagger first" she held the sword a little more firmly to get used to the weight and made another swing at me. "he died before we could move onto something else" a flash of sadness could be seen in her eyes before she quickly pushed it back.

Another attack parried, play it defensively, "Nice swing, your father taught you fairly well." I held my sword in front of me, "I'm sure he would probably be proud to see you fight so well. Though, I can see your potential, and I feel like it is wasted." I swung with one arm, not fast, and restrained. It was toward what I perceived as her dominant side.

Primrose parried the swing only stumbling a little as she took a step back. "my father was in the army, though I've learned a lot in my three years on the streets as well" she took another careful step back and smirked. "My potential is greater on the street than it would be in the orphanage" she swung again at me. Not trying to hurt me, no she didn't want that. She just wanted to see how long I'd keep this going.

I blocked again, this wasn't a real fight. I realized that she was holding back, "The streets are wild, you learn nothing of disciplin, of honor." I readied my sword, my intention was to disarm her on her next strike.
Primrose huffed glaring at me. "No, I don't learn discipline but I have learned to fend for myself. After all I've kept myself alive since I was six." She held the sword tight in her hand and swung again at the same time she took her dagger out stabbing that towards my opposite side.


My arm-length was much higher than hers, and he was easily able to grab her arm, only receiving a small cut on his own arm. "Stabbing is a risky move, if it doesn't disable it's target, you leave yourself open." I demonstrated with my sword a way she could've been countered. "I'll conclude this lesson. Mostly because I am tired." I released her arm and sheathed my sword, then bowed chivalrously at her. "I don't believe kids should be alone on these streets." I told her, "Though you seem to be adequate in your abilities." I held out my hand, gesturing for my sword back, "If you would please return my sword? One day, if we meet before I forever leave this city, I may allow you to keep it." I thought back sadly, "But not today."

Primrose pulled her arm back quickly the moment I let it go before he sheathed his sword and bowed to her. Putting her dagger away she handed me back his sword. "I'm not alone anymore...I made a friend earlier." she said gathering her things. "I'll be leaving here for good soon" she added looking at me. "I'd hope my abilities seemed adequate. After all I learned from one of the best. My dad was pretty famous with the military and police forces. Edward Rawlins." she turned away from me. "thanks for the lesson, but I have someone waiting on me" she said over her shoulder before promptly running off to get back to her 'house' and Teashi if he was still there.

I watched her go and sighed, Where did that other kid say to go again... I looked down the street, An abandoned block? Could I possibly find a job there. I wondered how I would actually find him once I got there.

I walked toward the area I believed he may have been at and looked around, "Uh, hello?" I said to an empty area, "Anybody there."

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Teashi the Wolf

Gothax was still around Freeze Town searching for something decent to eat. He wouldn't spend all of his money at once like the other day, he have to spend it wisely or else it'll run out quickly. He noticed some person selling hamburgers and some drinks. He went up to him and purchased 2 hamburgers and a can of soda. This time, he was feeling generous and paid his food instead of stealing it and running away. He sat down calmly on a bench and began eating his food.

Nando ~ Freeze City

Nando's ear twitched at the arrival of the human. As such, the wolf arose the ally of which he was hiding and returned to his human form to greet the man. Nando waved and gave Dourant a smile. "Follow me." Without much exchanging of words the two entered an abandoned old apartment complex. It was there Nando had made his temporary home. The interior was tolerable and much less dirty than the other buildings. He offered Dourant some water and a burger once they both were inside. "I could tell you have no place to stay. Much less anything to do here. You looked all beat up when I first saw you." He stopped for a moment to drink a mouthful of his bottled water. "I'm not one for jobs but I havn't really seen most people work around the city much. The police always seem to need an extra hand though. As well as workers involving construction." Nando glanced at Dourant who had been mostly silent. "Hey...what happened to that girl you were with?"

Is this entire city a dump? I though sickened, No wonder crime thrives so well. I followed the boy into his 'home' he offered me food but I didn't take it. I wasn't in the mood to be eating at all. "The girl had her own buisness to attend to." I replied, acting as polite and rigged as I could. "I honestly don't like the state of this city. It is much worse than when I left it." I looked at the boy, who stated that he did not work, "You in any gangs boy?"