[attr="class","textieno"]His body laid still on large paws. He had barely just made it away from those dogs and that was all thanks to the near by water. They lost his scent at its edge and now they pranced around lost. He laid low, hidden in a tree behind leaves however high enough just out of eye sight. Round ears laid flat against his narrow skull as the tip of his tail rattled irritated. He didn't run off often but when he did it was always a pain to go back. No less he couldn't go against the calling of his cat. The lull of adventure is too strong in his blood. There were times he could resist the call but this time was not one of those. Much like his companion Lucia, he had to go. The cat urged and pulled on him to run even now as the dogs were down below. The cat wanted to play. Rough up the dogs in another game of chase but Killian knew better. It wouldn't work out for him. The black fur was fluffed around his shoulder blades and spine as the dogs continued to circle around before finally taking off when a sharp whistle was given. He could finally start to relax.[break]

He breathed through his nose and sat up a bit with his tail twitching at his side. He could probably make it down now and possibly go on a hunt but he also thought maybe he should wait a little longer. The surrounding area was quiet now and he could hear just about anything that might be coming his way. The echo of barking dogs was getting further away but the quiet wasn't lasting long. The sound of horse hooves was beating against the ground and just beneath his tree along the trail came a girl and her horse. Yellow eyes followed the pair as she slowed him down by the waters edge speaking such charming words to the animal.[break]

Curiosity was quick to peek as he continued to watch her interact with him giving him a kiss and sliding off to lead him towards the edge. He lowered again peering down a bit as he leaned. Claws dug into the bark to be sure he didn't tumble forward as he moved his weight. "Are all humans that gentle with animals?" He asked his voice suddenly invading her mind. It was the only way weres could speak to another person since they couldn't exactly move their mouths as an animal. He supposed she would be wondering where the voice was coming from but he wasn't quite ready to reveal himself. Humans were so receptive to his kind these days. "Didn't mean to intrude. Sorry. It's just refreshing to see someone so caring for her animal companion." He never received such treatment in all his days except with his first foster family who in turn still used him for entertainment purposes such as using his cat as a trick animal.

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[attr="class","textieno"]He could see her bewildered by the sound of his voice. She apparently had never had a were-animal speak to her else she would have been a little used to it. Claws scraped a little at the bark on the tree limb again debating on whether to climb down. "It's nice to see." he said. "Most of my kind is mistreated." People were not so kind though they were hardly the ones who got the short end of the stick. Hybrids were the first and foremost worst off but weres didn't get treated kindly either. Most people were too afraid of what they found to be the unknown. Were-animals were different and shape shifters and most people didn't like it. He knew well the people he worked for had a lot of shifters and hybrids. They were the easiest to get and to keep hidden because most didn't care to go looking. This human smelled different though. She smelt.... kind.[break]

"Probably wondering who I am." he chuckled quietly. She was looking around attempting to spot him but his black coat against the shadows of the trees leaves he remained pretty hidden. Lucky for him, she also didn't know what she was looking for either. "We will start off with my name." he almost purred the word shifting his shoulder blades back and forth as he kneaded quietly on the bark. "I'm Killian." Yellow eyes stayed on the girl. "Are you nervous?" Her intrigue and yet her nervousness was easily detected by the predator feline. It struck a chord with his natural feral side... a side that wanted to play with the weary creature. Tail flipped at his side again. "Surely a voice lingering in your head is awful undaunting. hmm. But don't worry as clearly disadvantaged as you are, I have no interest in harming a sweet human lady." Round ear flicked backwards as he shifted to all four paws and moved further into the tree walking to the other branches towards the back of the tree away from the eye range of the girl. He moved beneath the thick plants and waited just below them watching her again. "If I come out.... You promise to not run?"[break]

Going upon pure gut now and a few more moments of hesitation. he pushed to his feet and slipped from the plants with muscles locked and loaded to bolt back in should she show some kind of threat.

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[attr="class","tagsieno"]Rhiannon Dufour

[attr="class","textieno"]He was pretty much a kitten in large cat form. He hadn't wished to hurt anyone as it was evident from the sweet natured look on his face. If anything he would rather roll at her feet and have her rub his belly. The large cat stood as still as possible as the girl look at him. He knew she didn't expect to see such a large feline let alone have it be talking to her through her mind. Yet he had also had a doubt put in him that she would have been too willing to stand very still when she had figured out what it was. No less her shock came out in words and not by action. His tail twitched again as round ears remained tall on the tip of his crown. Lips pulled upwards revealing fangs as eyes squint the tiniest shut.... a kitty smile, if you will. "Dashing? Handsome?" he prodded playfully. "Leaving you in such awe you forget the English language?" a shoulder lifted a little as he tipped his head toward it almost bashfully. His true personality was steadily making a break through. He didn't like being secretive and elusive. He wanted to be in plain view and pretty much be as playful and obnoxious as he felt. With that he allowed his large paws to start carrying him towards the girl but keeping cautious yellow eyes now on the horse.[break]

"I really don't want to be kicked." he said lowly but he wanted to be nearer. He loved the company and he loved it, even more, when he was a little physically closer. Something about touch was invigorating even in a non-sexual way. It made him feel connected to the person he interacted with and well perhaps he was just odd. She was a very lovely woman no less and her appearance stated she was more than just a simple commoner. "Where are you from?" he asked. "You certainly don't fit in with the usual people I see." He paused a little swinging out and away from the horse though facing Rhiannon. "your name is very lovely." His rump plopped to the ground with a soft thud, lazily reclining on haunches that were nowhere neatly placed beneath him. He thought a little harder and then it was like a light turned on in his head. Perking a bit he gave her a soft cat growl of approval. "And it being late in the day. Are you on the run?" the idea nearly made him perk with interest. Adventure.... he loved adventure.

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[attr="class","tagsieno"]Rhiannon Dufour