Futuristic shifter dragons?
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ZOHMYFREAKINGGAWDYES.

Ahem. We can do futuristic, yeah. 83 So is it like... 'Nother planet futuristic, or uber advanced earth futuristic? Maybe the shifters could be the natives to the planet in the first instance, or like. Science experiments in the second? o 3o

[[Uhm... Sorry for like... Rambling. I tend to do that a bit in my intros... Dx Just like. Yeah. Sorry. Dx]]

Exuro walked over to the entrance, sensing a group of people invading his territory. He didn't bother with putting his boots on, instead walking barefoot out of the cavemouth. The ground was dusty and covered with rock shards, but the bottoms of his feet were hard, more like the pads of paws than human skin. Looking down at the clearing with disgust, Exuro walked slowly down the mountainside and to the boy. About half an hour had passed by the time he finally reached him, during which time the shifter had wondered what was going on.

From the nature things had gone in- the boy being escorted there by old men, who looked like the village elders of old, followed by being tied down so he couldn't escape- it looked for all the world like it was a sacrifice. Maybe they had thought this would 'appease' him after he had attacked the construction workers... Clearly they didn't know how to think logically.

The tall young man walked right up to where the lad was tied up, leaning down and cocking his head to the side as he appeared to examine him closely. He'd done this already, from before the boy could even see him, but he felt like messing with his head a little. It could get boring, after all, when you lived forever, and he was looking forward to a little fun.

''So, you're the best they've got? You? Jeeze, I expected something a little more... More.'' He shrugged, leaning back and pulling a short-hilted dagger from it's hilt at his waist. The blade was about as long as his forearm, and glistened in the late evening light. ''Well, I guess you'll have to do. So, how d'you reckon you taste? Last guy tasted kinda like chicken.''

Exuro gave an amused smile. So, this one did have some life to him, then. It was amusing, to hear that the villagers spoke of him. So, his grandfather hadn't been alive? Interesting. He moved his hand back slightly before slashing forward with the dagger, the blade almost brushing the boy's skin. The sharp edge snapped against the ropes with ease, being pulled back and shot forward twice more, until the ropes that bound the boy were undone.

''Contrary to your beliefs, humans are not my only food supply. I'm picky, but not that much. Besides, I hibernate sometimes.'' He grinned a wide smile, fanged teeth clearly visible. He stood up straight and sheathed his blade, watching the boy skeptically. If he tried to run, he'd just roast him. If not, it would make interesting conversation for a while.

Exuro was surprised the boy hadn't run. And here was him, looking forward to setting fire to something. He watched the cat intently as it leaped onto his lap, and he himself sat cross-legged on the floor in front of the boy and his animal. He was transfixed with the creature, being a fond lover of animals. A lot of forest animals, such as deer and bear, were frightened of him though, and for good reason.

''Only sometimes. And it's your own fault I have to. If you'd stop cutting down the forests of my home, stop killing all those animals for no reason, I'd have no reason to ever go near your animals.'' He sighed, tilting his head to the side slightly. ''So, this creature is belonging to you, I take it? Interesting... It seems loyal to you.'' Exuro might not have valued many things very highly, but he did value an animal's trust, and the boy gained just a little respect from him. Hardly enough to matter, he thought.