An assassin for hire. He'll do any job that pays well. Want someone gone or found? Something stolen? Don't want your hands dirty? He's your hedgehog! Pay him right and you'll get your money's worth—pay him shit, and you'll get your money's worth. What suddenly was a solo job became a family business when he took in a helpless blue two-tailed-fox. Who he raised and now his partner in crime, his ride or die, and adorable little brother all in one!
Growing up in a world that's given up on itself and the people, Styker had to do a lot for himself even since he was young. He found freedom when he ran away, but found shackles when he realized the world revolves around currency. With no education and utterly desperate, he found himself taking any job. From a young age he learned about street smarts; how to be alert, think fast, and never hesitate.
He's a stone cold hedgehog when meeting him. Never smiles unless you're covered in shiny gold and worth a lot—or if you make a good enough joke. He can have a strong poker face—until it comes down to his brother.
At home he's unguarded, he's smiling, laughing, crying even if he's watching a good movie.
Tyrant the Fox
Stryker's partner in crime, his trained dog, and little brother!
Tyrant can be the littlest of shits. He's a feral thing, he will growl or snarl if too close for comfort. He's untrusting of anyone and anything he sees. So yes, he does bite.
Don't underestimate him however—he may speak like a two year old and scratch his ear like a dog—but he can claw an eye out if he feels inclined to, or told to. He isn't just good with attacking, but he can conjure up some contraption that works just how he says it will. Don't ask him to toast your bread though, he can't figure out a toaster.
As menacing the blue kit can be, he's actually very unstable. He can't be left alone too long or else he'll panic and lose all common sense. Once, he nearly met his end when separated from Stryker for too long because of his reckless search to find the golden hedgehog.
He has a fear of abandonment, so never expect him to be far from Styker for long. Only an hour or two on missions, otherwise they'll always be side by side. Stryker doesn't mind, he wouldn't have it any other way.
Though because of his past, Tyrant has PTSD. If ever triggered, Styker is the only one who can comfort the little blue kit. Stryker is Tyrant's ground and stability.
Their bond
In their world, trust is so rare that it barely exists. To them, trust is everything. Their bond is strong, but a little too much.
Tyrant sees Styker as his savior, he'll do whatever he says like a trained dog, no questions asked just where and when. He will obey, but doesn't mean he'll always do it quietly though. He can be very protective of Stryker, always looking out for him when they're outside or on a job. Stryker is always a priority in Tyrant's eyes. He's home, he's safe, and he's family.
Stryker sees him the same. Tyrant is the only real family he has and he wouldn't trade that for anything. Which also means he tolerates the little blue devils bad attitude when it's brought to the surface.
Besides that, he will always be there for him. He knows it, Tyrant knows it, so there's no "When I'm gone..." conversations.
They depend on each other and they'll always be a two-package deal.
I'll build more of their world in another post, oneday, but hopefully this is leligible lol.
