i'm a leading man [C/JOINING/KIBA]

[»KINDLE ♫]

This was the closest he'd ever been to the area where the humans made their home. It had always been forests or rivers, just anywhere away from the disgusting two-legged beings, yet now he'd come as close as this abandoned station with the huge machines dotted along the tracks at points. The materials that made up the building were slowly rotting away, the wood broken at parts and windows shattered, allowing easy access to most of the secrets that lay behind the walls. The brute hadn't yet made the decision to explore the rotting huts and various other structures in the station and instead was wandering along the track at a leisurely pace, occasionally glancing down the railway to the buildings beyond, though his main focus was on the station itself.

It seemed empty here - sounded that way too - and he'd yet to come into contact with another canine or, thankfully, a human and his guard had gone down a little. Perhaps it was the rare sunny weather that normally didn't seem to exist in Spring or maybe it was the thrill of being so close to human contact, which was contact he definitely want to avoid. There were many different paths an encounter with a bipedal creature could take and all seemed to end in death. Whilst he was in no way objected to killing, Acribus certainly didn't want to face the possible humiliation of an injury from a normally considered weak being. So he wandered on, defences down but still poised to spring back into action at any given moment.



Joining thread for Kiba

[Kiba]

"It's odd to see a wolf here, this close to the humans."

He leaped down from one of the train carts and stared at the wolf, who was on another set of tracks about ten feet away. The massive, black brute didn't look scared. He, in fact, looked calm and curious. Still, his guard was up. Even for a large fighting dog, such as him, it would be hard to fight a wolf. He didn't plan on it, but he would defend himself if he had to.

His eyes were alert as he never looked away from the the brute. He examined him. Scars. A wild smell and look. Very wolf like. It was interesting and he was wondering why this guy was here to the city.

"My name is Brutus, by the way. This has been my home for a few weeks now. I see dogs occasionally, but you're the first wolf I've seen."

[»KINDLE ♫]

At sound of the voice Acribus turned around slowly, eyes narrowed as he examined the brute that had spoken. He was large and certainly strong, meaning the wolf would do better than to pick a fight with him. He may be strong himself but a fight with this dog would certainly leave him more scars to think about. Turning to face him fully face-on, he watched carefully as the dog dropped down off the platform and onto the tracks with him, dual eyes still narrowed as he went through his scrutiny of the other. He could see that he was being examined too and so he spoke, trying to draw the male's attention away from looking him over.

"I suppose other wolves are not as brave as I then." The ebony beast's expression returned to calm, though a tiny venomous smile curled the edges of his lips. The male didn't seem wild like himself though he also didn't seem too domesticated, considering he was out by himself at the station. Whilst Acribus could normally pick out a dog's story, this male seemed to be a mystery to him and so he kept his gaze locked onto the dog. Perhaps he'd learn more about him when their conversation continued and maybe he'd even like to be part of the pack he'd begun to start.

"Acribus. It's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance, Brutus."

[Kiba]

He nodded at the wolf, showing that it was a pleasure, more or less, to be in his company. He kept his eyes on the wolf as he sat down, his powerful tail laid out behind him. His cropped ears flicked, as if waiting for something else to be said. Nothing was.

"May I ask why a wolf is so close to the humans?" he asked, his light eyes filled with curiosity. He knew this wolf must be braver than the others. But why? There had to be a reason. More than just wanting to be braver than others.

"I'm growing tired of these humans. They're nothing but furless prey that we aren't allowed to hunt. Tell me, Acribus, is it worth it to leave this place?"

[»KINDLE ♫]

Acribus returned the nod the male offered him and noticed how the dog's eyes never left his. This was indeed a powerful animal, whether or not he wasn't a wolf, and would make a magnificent addition to the pack, should he choose to accept. Though, the brute doubted that he'd refuse and even if he did, there were ways of making him agree. Perhaps, if he did consent to joining, he might be in one of the higher ranks. He was indeed a strong canine and quite intelligent too from the way he spoke, which was definitely something the wolf looked for in the ones he wanted to associate himself with.

"I came here searching for others - companions, if you will. I wasn't having much luck out in the wilderness, surprisingly." A smile flickered across his face for a short while before he mirrored the dog's movements, placing his own rear on the ground and tilting his head slightly.

"Then we share the same ideas, friend. There isn't really much else out there, truth be told... But I dream of a world where there are no humans or anything weak for that matter. A world where only the strong rule. Are you willing to help build this world with me?"

[Kiba]

He looked at the wolf, tongue lolling out of his mouth. He panted as the sun beat down on his dark fur. It was hot and he was getting irritated in it. He, of course, didn't show it. He wouldn't show such a weakness to a wolf, especially one he just met. Not only that, but one who was offering him something.... stupendous.

"Help you build a world without humans? Or weaklings? It's an intriguing offer, but I have to wonder what's in it for me? After all, I'm a dog that knows how to fight and I fight to kill. I don't want a low ranking in this... pack of yours, even if it has such a fantastic goal," he barked, staring at him with curious, amber eyes.