Nobody's prey

He watched the interaction, and was satisfied that Isa would not be rejecting his gift. He took another mouthful of the meat, chewing at the leopard then departed. He grunted at Isa’s words. “Now, you’ll have someone to fight at your side, or run for backup” He explained. He considered getting her an aerial companion as well, but one thing at a time. Let her bond with the leopard first.

He ate another piece, his eyes lingering on her form longingly. It was going to be hard to train her without his pesky emotions getting in the way. But she had made her stance clear, she wanted more than he could give her. He was not such a brute as to force himself on her, despite his earlier thoughts. “Thank you for the meal.” He said, taking the last bite from his plate. “Shall we get started on your training?”


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