It wasn't long before his nephews white tipped tail came into view, he narrowed his cerulean eyes and darted out of sight. The wind had changed as soon as he had spotted Teme and he was sure the boy had caught his repugnant scent on the breeze. He found himself hanging out in the doorway of an old human building, the sign above the door reading 'Barber'. He had no idea what a barber was, but the building was convenient for him to hide in, the large window out front filmed with dirt gave him a cloudy view of the younger Stormbringers movements. He crushed himself against the wall, glad for his dark colouring, ensuring that he blended in with shadows.
He started as Teme disappeared, dashing down an alleyway and out of sight. Nier moved swiftly through the barber shop, heading straight for the back room and the door that he luckily found their. He emerged into a tiny, dingy alleyway just as Teme passed the opening. The boy didn't seem to see him and he sighed in relief, glad his cover wasn't blown. He sidled out of the junction and proceeded to stalk the boy, his foot-paws making no noise on the paved floor, glad the the air was stagnant in the city and didn't carry the stench of him to the boy.
He watched as the tip of Teme's tail vanished into a large building, he stood outside the doors, listening to the rummaging that commenced. He was glad that Teme was curious and looking for things to take back or use, but he was still angry about the boy sneaking off to do it. He could have asked to go on an expedition, but it seemed the boy got more of a thrill from sneaking out. He decided that Teme had had enough time feeling safe and searching through the debris, he moved around to the doorway, as quietly as possible and stood there, watching the boy. He had hoped that Temeraire would feel his gaze, showing more of an awareness of his surroundings and maybe a sixth sense for these things, but he didn't.
Nier let out a menacing growl, forewarning the boy slightly before he leaped forward, teeth bared as he opened his maw as wide as possible, hand-paws flung forward and grasping.
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