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There had been a scar where he had reminded himself everyday of getting back at that rat. Now that everyone was older, time had indeed passed by not his revenge. After they'd become adols, he noticed that Makai and Ifit would become Loan sharks like they were.

Soon they too, began a brotherhood where they either tried to outdo one another, or simply had fun telling stories about their kills. Time, had been the essence. Kills after kills and sometimes, they would beg and plea- and Makai was in charge of wiping them out. This- sometimes took a tole on him, but wouldn't ever say it. The kills began to matter less- and more about who he was really killing. A slave here and there- a leader here and there.

It didn't stop and when he tried to stay the night with entertainers to help ease the burdens. He would wake up at night and have almost killed the entertainer he slept with. Separating himself, he lived for the brotherhood... He had become the hectic monster of the deadly horsemen. Their could names.

When his name was called, it was when he was suppose to find a racer that owed a debt. He didn't jump, but he tilted his head back, a gruff of annoyance until he saw who it was. An almost lost, and forgotten face. Mariko- was blurred from existence every time he went in to pick up Makai or Ifrit for missions.

"Hey." He was at least friendly with their family. Above all the rest of the other bloodlines. "If you came looking for your brother- he''s out with Ifirt today." He was about to leave.

His ears panned back as he gave her another look. Pondering on why she had noticed him then, if not for location. "The racers aren't that great to watch. Cheetahs will always be faster." The superior race. He moved back, and sat beside her with a calmed look to the race.

"I got a gash somewhere I think. Probably few scratches here and there. Nothing needing too much attention. I'm sure." The racer was doing excellent. Too bad that he had to collect a debt or break one of his legs. "I heard you graduated to whatever. Congrats." He said off hand, remembering Maikai say something about it. "Maikai talks a lot about you. The innocent one."

He gave a grunt at even the thought of watching for amusement. Debts. That's what he once thought was amusing.

"I'll remember to remember to find you, but that's if I remember." shrugging. "I wear scars pretty well. Comes with the rank." Looking at her. "It's nice hearing something good during missions like ours. We can be forgetful that life has happy moments." Shaking his head having been warped in speaking from his inner thoughts. "Sorry- didn't mean to get sappy. I'm about to break something. Not feeling up to it though."

When the racer ended in second, the hybrid looked over and made eye contact.

Bad move, kid.

"Have you killed someone before, innocent one?"

Again he rubbed the top of his head, messing up his hair. "You hadn't been the reason someone died yet then." Looking at her with an uneasy sigh. "Your paws.." He lifted his digit and grazed it upon her paw. "Are those of healing, and mine, are those keep you in a job, or worse. I wonder sometimes what it is like to help others, all these constant missions but I'm too far in to quit now. Likely, my brother- you know him. Apollo. That damned priest, maybe it's his words that keep getting to me. Am I doing it wrong?" There was a moment where he stayed quiet then began to burst in to laughter.

"Pfft- like that happens- huh!" Going up to her, circling her and pushing his shoulder against hers.

"Are you going to that thing tonight? I heard some entertainers will be doing some thing to night. I think I may be there, I want to keep my mind off of hurting others for a day." Although he looked uneasy still, he seemed just a tad bit lighter in his step. Even just the air of him gave off a slight change.

There was a moment of his laughter, and when she said it was never too late, he turned to her with a smile. A genuine one. "The optimistic one of your siblings." When he notified her, her suggestion caught him off guard. Blinking in shock.

"Accompanying Makai's sister?" He chuckled some at the thought. Which never once crossed him mind. But maybe.. Lifting himself, he closed the gap between them and softly spoke in her ear. "I'd be my pleasure." Flicking his tail and turning away from her. "See you at the center tree, we can walk to the entertainers den together."

The only thing he could think about was Makai's face if he saw them. Knowing exactly how protective the cheetah was. Being lighter on his step as he disappeared in the group of racers... and one that he would have to break an arm of and probably send Mariko's way... or leave him for dead. He hadn't quite decided yet.

It was after he dislocated the racer's arm and leg, and gave the debt count to his superior is when he started on his way to the center tree. There was some tumble with him, so there was a few new cuts on his neck but nothing serious, he thought.

Night was looming soon over head as he neared and looked about. Why was he looking? He wanted to make sure she was ok. It would be a bother if he had another fight with Makai...