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“No.” It was a simple order, the word not angry or amused. Said with the knowledge it was going to be obeyed. The basic training as some said. “Let them know the basic word: NO.”
When the other didn’t stop struggling, growling and trying to lash out at the slightest thing, a smirk formed on the face of the one who talked just seconds ago. “And here I tried to convince myself that you were smart…, and friendly”, was the only thing the boy added, sighing.
Angry and scared amber eyes locked with delighted and amused ones, the voice never going harder, it was even, trying to calm and get into the head adorned by matted dirty hair. The low growl and shake of his head a clear indication it was not wise to get closer to him. Not until –at least! - he lowered his eyes in a different attitude (scared, if not defeated).
The tension was thick between the two. The pale boy knew about difficult cases when the violence and abandonment and negligence left a damaged personality, wary of others, hurt, betrayed, scared, and angry. Not a good combination.
“Look, you are a good boy. A scared and lonely one, but I am not going to hurt you, nor abandon or neglect you. Not now, not ever.” The calm voice and sympathetic attitude, all and everyone needed a second chance, a place, someone, to be part of, to belong to.
The boy continued talking sweet nothings, a hypnotic chant to the badly tense creature, the melodic hymn to simply stop and null everything else, his hearing taking the priority. His muscles were slowly relaxing, confused at this new experience. And finally… the growl started to low its intensity, turning to quiet whimpers, its whole attitude broken, afraid.
Staying still and tense, his back slightly arched, features showing his discomfort, but he was no longer growling, and his eyes softening ever so slightly. The pup dared to lick at the extended hand, the wet tongue tickling the palm of the hand offered to him with some treats, obtaining a bright smile and a soft laugh.
“But maybe… I’ll teach you that are not an animal… And give you a good bath. You smell awful.” And the sincere smile and soft laugh, the not-so-small pup really was a like a wild beast.