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That wasn't a kitty!

That wasn't a kitty at all!

G could only stare at Nuk for a moment, owlishly taking in the man as though trying to figure out where he had hid the tiger. Apparently, there'd been no tiger at all. Just this... guy.

When Jing approached Nuk and murmured something about stray animals, the big man found himself stiffening. Taking a step forward, one big hand was clapped on either man's shoulder, squeezing ever so slightly in a way that could be considered friendly.

"We're all family here." He said lowly, his face stoic. "We got bigger fish to fry."

"YOU feel violated?!" he half-growled at Riyo, possibly a little stung that she was going to the bathroom, probably to wash her hands raw, "Who the ******** just waltzes up and touches a tiger, anyway?!"

Turning a little to face the other woman who had effectively coddled him like a kitty cat, Nuk stared at her for half a second before scowling, trying to remain immune to her obvious charm and beauty. "You too, missy." He pointed at Candance, possibly blushing a little. It was hard to forget she had stroked under his chin... and that he had liked it. A lot.

And now the redhead was raving at him, snarling much like the tiger had been a few moments before. Which Nuk wouldn't have put much stock in, except that the shadows had begun to twist around his fists, claw-like tendrils adding a tinge of a threat to the gravely tone. Bristling again, the shapeshifter responded in stride, his own fingers curling into fists. "I didn't touch your ******** tiger, Precious," he rumbled, amber eyes locked with Rep's until Tracey stepped between them, severing the hostile connection.

Well that was a shitfest. Feeling decidedly agitated, Nuk felt another pair of eyes on him, flicking them at Jing just in time to hear him drawl an insult. "What the ******** is your problem?" he half spat at Jing, just to burn off some excess anger. Anger which, surprisingly, dissipated when the large, gargantuan man settled a hand on his shoulder. Of all those who had thought he was actually a tiger, he'd felt the worst about G. There was something exceptionally endearing about him... and Nuk didn't feel that way about guys, normally. Not... THAT way either, no homo, just... he seemed like a good guy. Reaching up to pat G's hand, he offered the big lug a forced little smile. "You got it, big guy."

Exhaling heavily, the shapeshifter finally returned his gaze to the woman who hadn't actually been revolted by his presence, folding his arms across his chest a little defensively.

"Name's Nuk," he replied, eyeing Candace with wary interest, "How about you, Angel?"

"What, I should be afraid of a tiger in a room of cut-throats?" Riyo immediately stopped in her tracks and hissed back, very clearly angry now. "Animals are easy to deal with. If they attack, it's because you're doing something wrong." The girl's eyes bore into Nuk's face, probably to memorize it for future endeavors. If they were going to die, she would do her best to ensure he went in the most gruesome fashion.

She'd overheard the G's comment about family, and her scowl widened. "None of you are my ******** family. Just some festering assholes I have to put up with to make a living."

Rep hissed to himself at the bar, picking up the shotglass he'd been drinking from and eyeing it speculatively. The bartender made placatory hand waving gestures but to no avail as Rep vented by launching it at the wall all over again. "PRECIOUS."

"I'm no ******** precious." Tracey sighed and held her head in her hands before having back over to tidy up, placing her hands on Rep's shoulders fleetingly. "No darling, you aren't precious, you are entirely relaxed" She wasn't sure who she was kidding. "I will go and get you one of those little hot dogs." she said indulgently, retrieving one and handing it over to the unprotesting Rep.

Mass however, left behind in the wake of the argument decided that he liked Nuk better as a human and went over to headbutt him for attention to see if he had any stowed food on hand, curling his tail around to bat Candace affectionately too.

Melvin looked up to see his primary physician and sank a little in his seat. "There are birds in the food." He mumbled to her. "I won't get sick." He said, and slowly reached into his pocket, feeling around for any of the blue pills he had kept on him. He didn't need this type of food. He wanted his own food back in his lab that was made the way he liked it.

"You have blood on you." He pointed out, not wanting her to get too close with that apron on."

Mass was filled with tremendous delight at the mini hot dog, so much in fact he got up on his hind paws and set his forepaws eagerly against G as he scarfed it, rumbling eagerly. Unfortunately this meant G would find almost 600 pounds of fat tiger hurled against his chest.

At least it was with a lot of love.

"You weren't aggressive and my colleague has a tiger of his own. No reason for me to fear a tiger if I assume it's simply someone's pet." Candace explained with a smile, doing the nice thing and not remarking on the flush of his cheeks. Awww, was someone embarrassed? How precious. Her smile fell at the sight of his fists. Oh hell no, there were not going to be any fights tonight. She was grateful to Tracey for stepping in. Always liked that girl.

She was distracted from Nuk by something batting at her leg, looking down to find Mass had rejoined them after Rep had stormed off to have one of his little hissy fits. "Hello, Mass." She crooned affectionately, reaching down to pet the tiger by her side. The large man came over to offer Mass a hot dog and she grinned. "Be careful, he'll never leave you alone once you feed him...juuuust like that." Candace actually laughed at the way Mass threw himself at the man with love, turning back to Nuk when he addressed her again.

Candace smiled. "You can call me Candy, sweetheart. It's a pleasure to meet you." Ah, but he was a hostile one. Everything about his posture screamed discomfort and aggression. "You can relax. I don't bite."