Mac
*As the night grew darker, a crowd seemed to draw near a small corner in the street. A young boy who doesn't even seem to be in his twenties would be holding a performance as blue and green flame flickered around the performer. His clothes clearly gave that he was from Kazumaki with his Changshan. The way he moved made it clear the boy knew his art while the flames licked his skin with fervent hunger as they lined his movements.*
James
**After a long day of work Connor walks down the street, taking controlled breaths with the night air surrounding him. He notices the small crowd of people in the distance, and follows along as he walks over to them. Seeing the boy, his eyes light up in awe and interest to who he was.**
Mac
*The flame would continue to roar, captive to the artist's movements while whisps if colored wind would start to gather around him. The wind would start to swirl around the Bakeneko before it would disperse as three copies would manifest before the crowd as the show continued.*
Thomas
|| smiles innocently
James
**His ears perk up in interest. Who was this boy?**
Mac
*The performance would slowly start to come to an end as the flames would roar one last time before the dancer seemed to vanish without a trace before starting to reapper in a nearby alleyway, looking into a small pouch before putting it back into his pocket*
James
**He blinks, furrowing his eyebrows at his disappearence. Behind the confused crowd, he sees him in the alley and walks over to it**

`"..Hey"` **He mutters**
Mac
"...Hello. What do you want?" *Yu Rui asked as his ears would twitch a little as he clearly didn't seem to be the most social person even after performing in front of the large crowd.*
James
`"I er.. Sorry to bother" **He fidgets with his hands** `"Your performance caught my interest.."`
Mac
"Ok, well the performance is over... So what do you want?" *Distrust clear with the Bakeneko's disposition as he would seem tense around the other man that was basically towering over him. The boy was half-tempted to send a fireball and run.*
James
**He shrugs, trying to find the right words without seeming like a creep** `"You just really interested me.. Id like to know your name or something.."`
Mac
"And why should I do that to someone who just followed me into an alleyway?" *Yu Rui shot back as he would take another step back while he was still clearly untrusting of the tall man who could easily pick him up.*
Thomas
|| **Picks up and runs away** BAHEUAUSJ
James
`"Right..- Sorry- I'm Connor.. I don't mean to seem creepy..-"` **He said awkwardly** `"That fire thing.. Was that real fire or some king of magic..?"`
Mac
"What's it to you?" *The young man was naturally mistrustful with how he grew up as he would try to stay calm while he was clearly ready for a fight.*
James
`"It was just a question.. Can I not be curious? You don't seem old enough to be out there in the open like that.. Especially this late-.."` **He says in a concerned tone, his ears drooping down**
Mac
"And you don't seem smart enough if you can't tell if it was fire magic or not. Isn't this the kingdom known for magic or something." *Yu Rui started antagonizing the taller and older man while his black eyes would stare down the werewolf, prepared should the other man make a move against him.*
Thomas
OH SHIT I FORGOT .. ||
James
**He crosses his arms** `"So.. It's magic?.."`

**Obvious confusion** `"Right.. Er.. Anyways.. Do you have a place to sleep other than this alleyway..? It's dark and you seem rather.. Young"`
Mac
"I got enough coin to get some rest at an inn, so I'll be fine old man." *Yu Rui retorted harshly as he was still on guard, his empty eyes keeping eye contact, waiting for something to give him a reason to strike.*
Thomas
|| oh shizzlesticks! Looks like I've made an oopsies hehe! Let me reply/j
James
`"You don't have to be so harsh.. I was just concerned.."` **He mutters, his ears slightly perking up** `"But if your alright I guess I have no reason to stay."` **He takes a small step back, ready to leave** `"So.. No name?"`
Mac
"...Tell me yours first." *The bakeneko shot back as he would slightly seem to get more comfortable now that the werewolf wasn't as close to him now.*
James
`"Connor.. Connor Shadowpelt."` **He could see he was slightly more open when he took a step back, so he took another one as if he felt bad for being a little close**
Mac
"Tsudo." *That was all Yu Rui gave as he knew better than to give his full name especially with magic that can be used should someone have it.*
James
`"I like that name! Do you have like.. A show name like 'Tsudo.. Fire bender' or some cool tag?"`
Mac
"...No. A name like that sounds fucking stupid." *The boy said bluntly with clearly some foul language probably from his upbringing.*
James
`"Sheesh.. Didnt have to be so rude about it!"|
Mac
"I'm just saying." *The bakeneko replied as he would seem to open up a little more from that stupid suggestion from the tall man.*
James
`"Alright"` **Connor laughed a bit** `"The name wasn't my smartest idea.."`
Mac
"No shit Connor." *Snark still apparent though he wouldn't be openly hostile and let the werewolf feel the pain of being beheaded or dismembered.*
James
**He glances up at the moon, the night only lit by dim streetlights around** `"Are you sure you have enough money? I think I have some loose coins-"` **He was making sure Tsudo had everything he needed, not really realizing the way he was acting since it was apart of his job**
Thomas
|| do u even know my tiktok
Mac
"I'll be fine old man." *Tsudo sighed while he wouldn't fazed with how late it was. The young man was used to late nights escapades whether it came to running away from angry victims or being kept up by the annoying, hand-holding doll.*
James
`"I am not an old man.."` **He shakes his head**
Thomas
|| does he leave now? 😭 Is anything interesting gonna happen? Like an alien invasion/j
Mac
"Are you sure, you look kinda old with the white hair." *The Bakeneko asked as he tilted his head to the side now.*
James
`"No.. Thats just my natural hair..-"`
Mac
"Well it makes you look old Connor." *Tsudo said bluntly as he would the let out a soft yawn as he would seem to start getting tired.*
James
`"Ouch.."` **He scratches the back of his head awkwardly** `"Thanks for letting me know..- but are you tired?"`
Mac
"No I'm just yawning because I feel like it." *Yu Rui scoffed as he would stretch a little bit. The Bakeneko's ears twitching slightly while his tail would flick around.*