Fox Burglar (Bjorn)

For the first time Pix wondered at that phrasing 'grow up'. This creature was vaguely reminiscent of an insect. Insects underwent radical transformations. Their larva stage was nothing like their adult stage. However, there was folly in applying Earthly logic to aliens. Although it must follow that the theory of relativity was a constant throughout the universe. Life-forms with familiar morphology popped up across time without much relation to one another. There must be a finite amount of body shapes. So why shouldn't a creature on a distant planet mimic somewhat distantly life found here on Earth? It was possible if not plausible.

Unfortunately it was these morphological advanatges evolution had granted Bjorn which made Pix suck his teeth at the next question. Being of a careful nature (read: cowardly) he wasn't about to let in a strange life-form that might not be adversely effected by the base's power suppressor. If such was the case then the HIVE's own defence system would work against them, and should Bjorn choose, he could slaughter them all. Or at least most of them. "Nina will show you to our safe-house in Crash Alley. There's a handful of local youths we recruited who like to bunk at the place. A charity offering of ours. I'm sure they can spare you room until we figure out something more accommodating." Kris' street gang would be given a rude awakening.

The sprite considered this business concluded. He was about to leave when the alien added an unexpected aside, "Titans? You know of Titans?" This could complicate matters if Bjorn was on good terms with them.

Nina just petted Bjorn's head and kissed it lovingly as if he was a cute little puppy dog "Bjorn could stay with me if he likes, he may as well since he's already been living with me, and he's just so cute aren't you Bjorn" she said smiling at Bjorn happily.

The little bug purred as Nina gave him affection and gripped her arm tight with his tail. He nodded at Pix's question but then looked sad. "The titans abandoneded Bjorn, he liveds on his own and worked in museum that stole from Nina-lady." He nodded his assurance and said again. "They teached me to hurt the bad guys so I go hurt museum later." That sentence alone would show just how influenced by suggestion he could be right now. Pix being the master wordsmith he was no doubt could completely reprogram him.

Excellent. Although it was unfortunate this creature had been influenced by the Titans it appeared their interactions had not ended on amiable terms. It suggested Bjorn would be open to an outsider's interpretation of what his acquaintances stood for. "I like that your listen to others, Bjorn. That's the sign of a wise person." Or a sucker. But that was not the lesson of the day.

"We'll speak more tomorrow. Have fun until then." Pix turned to address Nina, an expression of contentment on his features (^_^), "And well done, Kitsune. Inviting someone into his house. That's the first actual sign I've seen of you moving on." The sprite spirited away.

Nina blinked and raised an eyebrow in confusion then quietly grumbling when she realised what Pix had insinuated. She then looked to Bjorn and held him close to her chest "c'mon Bjorn, let's go home now, I've got a big juicy steak just waiting for you to eat it" she said with a smile as she turned and started walking back home.