Alpha's Choice {Private with AzumeK}

[RedRose4]

Topher looked at the mall, his eyes lit up and a smile still on his face. Just before getting out, he paused and looked at Tristan with a look of curiosity on his face. “Yeah?” he wondered before hearing what he had said. Topher remembered the first week, when he waved at that person and got in trouble for it, not wanting to do that again. Nodding his head, Topher bit the edge of his lip and spoke quickly. “I promise, I’ll stay with you and be careful.” he said while chuckling as his hair was ruffled.
“Yes! Let’s go.” He grinned, opening the door of the car and stepping out. It was such a nice day, and instantly Topher looked up at the sky. It was true, his senses, especially his hearing, sight, and smell heightened, although only barely. Topher just recently found himself feeling sick from certain strong odors, like cologne or sprays, and also realized he could see from afar without squinting now.
“Where to first Tris?” Topher wondered while looking over at the other male and walking beside him towards the entrance.

[AzumeK]

Tristan smiled and guided Topher into the mall. "Why not the pet store?" He asked with a tilt of his head with a grin. "I am betting you wanna buy from there first"

[RedRose4]

Of course, Topher reacted when he heard Tristan mention the pet store. His eyes nearly lit up and his smile grew, already trying to think of one animal to get instead of buying the entire store. “Yes! I mean yes please.” Topher chuckled, walking beside Tristan since he had no idea where everything was. Instead, he followed closely and was nearly right against his friend to ensure he wasn’t going to wander off and meet some creepy rogue.

[AzumeK]

Tristan chuckled and wrapped his arm around Tophers shoulders. "You are something else Lil one" He said warmly, after the first two weeks Tristan began to call Topher 'lil one' more than 'lil Alpha'. They walked into the store after waling about 10 minutes. Within the store help a few dogs, not many there was a husky/german shepard mix that looked like a wolf, but it looked far to young to be sold but yet was for sale for a high price, it looked scared and under nourished as it whined at Topher as they passed, wanting to be picked up. There was also a beagle that seemed abit mean as it growled at anyone who tried to pet it, near the beagle was a JR terrier that was sleeping at the time. There were a few kittens in one large play area. The store had some small birds and two parrots, as well as fox which needed a special permit to sell in their area. The store also had things for caring for each pet and toys for them.

[RedRose4]

Topher smiled, leaning against Tristan a bit when he wrapped an arm around him, and comfortably staying by his side. “I like being interesting.” he smiled, although it left and Topher instantly looked like a child when he saw the pet store.
Going inside, he looked at every single animal, literally going to all the cages and tanks, admiring them and speaking to a few. With the kittens, Topher mostly just said a little ‘hi’ and tried to meow but failed miserably, then he went to the birds, standing back a bit so he wasn’t going to be pecked, and then last, but not least, he headed towards the dogs.

Topher grinned, he always wanted a dog…but he wasn’t sure if Zeke would want one. If they had children, or if they went on runs as wolves, what would they do with the dog?
Seeing the dogs they had though, Topher was unsure if he’d be able to find one he’d love to bring home. He had to make sure the dog would be good with children, so right away he knew the beagle wasn’t a good match. Of course, Topher felt bad for the dog, he wanted to try to tell him it was all going to be alright, but of course he couldn’t
With a soft hum, Topher smiled at the puppy, putting his hand towards it and chuckling. “Aw, you’re cute! You should drink a little more buddy.” he said to the husky mix with worry, focusing on the Jack Russell next and smiling lightly. “They’re so cute. I don’t know what animal to get.” Topher muttered while looking at Tristan, almost in a way to ask for help.

[AzumeK]

Tristan had been frowning while looking at the mix. "That pup is far to young to be away from its mom, its only about 5 or 6 weeks old.. I have a feeling it will get sick if left here. Though the JR seems relaxed now those dogs are very hyper and love getting into trouble, that one may not be good if left alone over night" He added, his eyes still on the mix. "But its up to you" He smiled softly.

[RedRose4]

Topher’s eyes fixated back on the husky, German Shepard mix. Tristan was right, he didn’t look too good, and why did they separate the poor animal from it’s mom anyways? Slowly Topher went over to it, reaching into the pen and speaking to it.
“You don’t look too good. Where’s your mother?” he muttered while trying to reach in and grasp the small animal. It looked so thin and frail, Topher’s maternal instincts kicked in and his worry grew with each passing minute.
“You need to be fed something way more nutritional…” Looking at the price, Topher nearly paled at the sight. It was difficult to want something when he knew Zeke had to pay for it, and something that expensive was even harder to decide.
With a soft breath, Topher looked at Tristan and spoke. “I can’t leave him here…he wont live much longer if he isn’t taken care of. But…the price, it’s ridiculous.” he said while rubbing his forehead, obviously stressed out.

[AzumeK]

Tristan gave the small boy a hug "Well get him, if you want him" He said softly and the dog walked up to the side of the cage Topher was and stood up on his hind legs with the help of the side of the cage, tail swaying some he whined to be picked up. Tristan smiled "He is saying pick me up"He whispered. It was a were thing once you turned you could understand canines.

[RedRose4]

Topher looked at the little animal and smiled sadly, reaching his arms out a little more and seeing as he went towards him like that. Glancing back at Tristan, Topher nodded his head, thinking it was really amazing that he could understand what was on the dogs mind.
Carefully picking the puppy up, Topher held him in his arms, feeling his bones a little and how light he felt. “Hey little guy. You wanna come home with me?” he whispered and kept the puppy near his chest to cuddle up against, keeping him warm. “I’ll give you some nice food and be your new mommy.” Topher said while rocking him softly.

[AzumeK]

The puppy yipped and nuzzled Topher he was quite thin but he seemed in a good mood toward the smaller human. "I think he likes you Toph" Tristan chuckled and moved to get the right food both hard and moist for the pup. "You pick the toys for him" He stated with a smile.