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

Nando ~ Feeze City

Seing through the other wolf's human disguise, Nando saw that he was younger him from a noticible margin. Nando himself being 18, and the stern black wolf looking about somewhere in his 20s. Suddenely, from his hiding place Nando took a step back as he was called to by the other wolf.

You might as well stop hiding yourself," the older wolf said, facing the direction from which the scent emanated, "I can smell you, wolf."

It wasnt particularly suprising that the other wolf detected him. Nor was he actaully worried, but rather just caught off guard as he thought that the humans and the younger she-wolf he was with would've occupied his attention. Even so, he casually withdrew from and halfway approached the older wolf. "Hey, nice work getting rid of those humans that tried to attack you." Nando comfortably sat down on a crate that happend to be a foot away. "So how long have ya been in this city? Nothing exciting happens here...for me anyway. Havnt seen another wolf here besides you and the girl that left. Oh, my name's Nando by the way." After Nando had finished speaking he was somewhat supprised hiself with how quickly he tried to start up a conversation with a strange wolf he just met, but meeting another wolf in a dusty city wasnt a freaquent occurence and Nando just wanted another wolf to talk to. Nando was about to ask the wolf his name but stopped as his eyes rested upon the wepon the black wolf had sheathed.

"Nice sword. Where does a wolf learn use one of those?"

I walked with my swords and bag angirly. I walked aimlessly into the slums of the city, Why is he showing up now. I wondered, And what is he planning. I couldn't believe the amount of wolves I had met in one day. Then I began wondering about Elizabeth, whether or not she was his actual child. I walked into the nearest bar and sat at the counter.

"What can I get ya?" The bartender said.

"Just get me a beer, any kind." I answered.

"Well that's simple enough." He said, putting a cold beer from the fridge on the counter. "New to town?" He asked.

"I used to live here for a few months." I downed the entire beer, "I was an officer."

"Jeez buddy, savor it a bit." He said laughing at his own joke. He then gave me another, "What made you leave?"

"I got in a lot of trouble with the gangs here." I explained, "They killed my wife since I would not stop interfering." I had come to terms with her murder, and it wasn't a big secret or anything. Still, I downed another beer.

He put another on the counter, attended to some other customers, and then gave his attention back to me. "So are you back here for revenge?" He asked, "Looks like you are armed pretty well." He was looking over the counter at my swords and guns.

"No, I don't plan on any revenge." I said. "I was here on a job."

The man stroked his beard in thought, "Pretty noble man aren't you." He placed another two beers on the counter before I finished the one I had, "If my wife was killed I'd hunt the murderers to the ends of the earth." He laughed, "Though I doubt I'll ever be in such a situation."

"Hope not." The bartender asked my name, "Dourant."

He snapped his hand and exclaimed, "I know you! You were in the papers a few years back. One of the best I heard." He sighed, "What a shame you left, tragic too." He nodded his head, shook my hand and went to help the other people. I sat silently drinking my beer.

"Hey are you really Sir Dourant?" A male voice said behind me.

"What of it."

"Well I'm sure my boss would love to have you alive." The man behind me laughed and I could feel a gun on my back. "Come quietly and there will be no problem."

The bartender and a lot of the people starred at us and I sighed, "Can't even finish a beer today." I stood up arms raised. "I'll go quietly." I noticed that nobody in the bar attempted to help. "You aren't very smart are you." I said, leading the way outside.

"Oh yeah, you're the one with a gun to your back." He said smugly.

"You left a lot of witnesses kid." I explained, "And you didn't take either of my swords." We walked out into the street.

"Wha-" I kicked him between the legs and quickly turned around, disarming him. I then used the handle of my sword to strike him in the ribs, breaking a few for sure. Then I fully pulled it out and held it to his back, standing over him. "D-don't kill me." He begged.

"Scum like you make me sick." I growled and kicked him in the head, knocking him out. I walked back into the bar and payed for the beer, plus one to go. "Call healthcare or something, he's out cold in the front." I tipped him a large sum and left the bar.

I continued walking through city, "Maybe I can find a job here." I mumbled

Nando ~ Freeze City

Nando returned to his wolf form and started to strut away from the area where the she-wolf evaded the humans that were pursuing her. I wondered if he should've helped. However, it would've proved more harmful than helpful as he'd probably just get in the way and the white wolf escaped on her own just fine. Either way, Nando felt somewhat forlorn that he hadn't gotten a chance to talk to another wolf. He sighed to himself as he started to skim along the alleyways of the slums, following his nose along the cement. Suddenly, he disguises himself back to his human form as he scents a human. Turning the corner he saw a man, seemingly fatigued and smelled of alcohol. There wasn't really a way he could avoid a confrontation with the human since the human was about to turn the corner, so Nando looked straight ahead as he attempted to pass the man seamlessly but an ally cat whisked passed them causing a trash can to fly and knock the man down.

"Uhh...", Nando stuttered. He wasn't planning on having to do anything with the human but seeing him topple like that made him feel bad. I must be reeaally desperate to talk to someone, he thought. He gritted his teeth as he extended his hand to help the man. "Here. Are you ok? You look pretty awful." The situation was quite awkward as Nando himself was 19 and the man was much older.

Primrose grinned as she ran through the crowd keeping a tight grip on the things in her arms. Flint, some food that wouldn't go bad and would last for a bit, and a warm coat. Though at this point she was a little worried. Her stealth hadn't been totally up to par and she had been spotted, even now she was being chased. "Kid! Get back here!" the police detective who was chasing her yelled at her. She picked up her pace shoving by people careful not to drop the things she had 'found'. It wouldn't be good for her to lose them. Though if the man chasing her caught her. What good would they do.

I won't let him catch me she thought a determined look on her face as she still heard the footsteps. Shoving by a man talking on a cell phone Primrose entered an alley and didn't slow down. Though she wanted to. She was so used to not being caught she never ran much, and not this fast, plus she was just a little girl she didn't know how long she could outrun the adult that was still chasing her. She still kept going though despite the stitch in her side from running so much. Panting slightly she turned a corner not watching were she was going she ran right into a young man with black hair was was extending his hand to help an older man off the ground. Primrose dropped to the ground her things scattering around her and the nine year old looked at the two men with wide bright green eyes before scrambling to gather what she dropped as she heard the approaching footsteps and the detectives voice. "Where are you kid! You better give back what you stole!"

I stood up and dusted myself off, "Just peachy." I looked at the kid and sighed. He probably doesn't even have a home. I adjusted my swords into a comfortable position and then said, "Thank you for asking." I then saw a little girl scurry by and heard an officer yelling at her.

"Have you seen a little girl?" The officer said.

"Leave." I growled.

"I'm a man of the law!" He said with dignity. "If you have seen the the girl and you aren't telling me, I'll arrest you both."

I looked him in the eye and slightly unsheathed my shortsword, "Are you saying you can fight me right here?" I tightened my grip, "Cause you can't."

"Wait..." The officer looked at my swords, "Are you Dourant? The Dourant?" I nodded. "You're the whole reason I joined the force. You're my hero!" The man said.

"I'm not any type of hero." I said, "Whatever the girl stole I'll make her pay for it."

"Is it true you quit because they killed your wife?" He said, completely ignoring my words.

I tightened my grip more, This city is terrible. I thought, "I said leave." My words were calm, with venom and annoyance. It intimidated the officer.

"Y-yes sir." He said and scurried off. I looked at what the girl dropped.

"These are basic necessities..." I mumbled astonished. This city is hell. I then looked at the girl, "And you can't be older than eleven." I sighed when I saw her injury. "Do you want to go to a hospital?"

Nando ~ Freeze City

Nando looked at the man that was called Dourant. Tall and looked to be a capable fighter, as well as having some kind of authority by the looks of it. Nando wearily wondered why the man was in this part of town anyway. He was here in the first place so he could be away from humans for the time being. He then looked at the girl and observed the predicament she had gotten herself in. Stealing items from other humans to survive..., the wolf thought sighing to himself. It was either this girl was a petty thief or a sad girl trying to find her way. Either way you thought about it; it was an ugly sight. Nando was about to walk away without another word until he scented something strange coming from the girl. It smelled of a wolf.

"Uhh, little girl", the wolf said calmly. "Is all of that merchandise for yourself? Or are you bringing it to someone?". From the girl's expression, Nando could tell she was very bold and determined. He might not get the information he was seeking; possibly finding another wolf. But it was worth a shot. After giving it some thought, Nando wasn't even sure why he pursued such things in the first place or why he's even bothering to associate with a human. It was probably his need to find at least a momment companionship in this city. He felt he'd go crazy if he didn't.

Primrose looked at the older man who had made the officer leave. Dourant, I think dad mentioned him once. picking up the items she had dropped Primrose looked at Dourant and frowned. "I'm nine" she huffed looking down at the scrape on her knee. "It's just a scratch, and I didn't need your help. I would have gotten away from him or bribed him. I always do" she snapped frowning before looking at the younger man "it's all for me, I don't steal things for others" though part of her wondered why he asked that, it was a little confusing.

She set the food and flint down and put on the pink coat feeling a bit warmer as it was longer and went down to above her ankles. Hmm, I'm not far from my place. She narrowed her eyes at the two males in front of her. "and what are you doing here? Most of the people on the streets know to stay out of others territory, and this is my area of the streets." Part of her felt she had gone to far snapping at an adult like she had. But she had to prove she was fine at taking care of herself, and didn't want them to think she couldn't handle that.

"This entire place is yours?" I said sarcastically, "Real large kingdom." I stayed serious throughout, "Just because you got away before, doesn't mean it would happen again. What if I had been that officer? There would be no bribing, no getting away from me." I looked worriedly at the girl, She is only nine... She probably won't want my help if I offer it directly. Though maybe...I looked around, "Actually on second thought I like this 'Territory' I'm going to take it from you." I then looked at her, "Unless you'd rather fight me for it. If you can prove your strength I'll find some other place." I stabbed my short katana through a trash bag near her. It stood up and I judged it was about her size. I then unsheathed my own katana, though it was purely defensive