As God Intended

Chapter 23/ The Stroller We Push

Chapter 23
"The Stroller We Push"
December 24th 1908
Komodo, town square

Denzel's trio sat on a bench together, the three of them taking it up entirely as they spoke in mellow tone to keep their talk somewhat discreet while also being mixed in with the public. Mitch and Denzel were on the ends, the hyena eating some corned beef from the can, tossing the metal on the ground afterwards, now available to speak again and mention his discovery with the law
"Law is much too comfortable, it's like they don't get enough crime or better yet-none at all"

"That's unlikely...Malik s-said the plantations have been at war since before he w-was born"
The feline, who was stuck in between them, spoke with the hopes Denzel would elaborate further but he didn't, instead he remained zoned out and in his thoughts-looking forward with sort of a glare. This left Mitch to be able to come up with a theory himself

"They might be too scared to interfere with their feud...either that or they don't have the man power to stop it...-! Wait who's Malik?"

Denzel was brought out of his own head to tackle the question, looking over at the canine
"Some kid we met yesterday at the chipmunk manor, he was the one that gave us the new clothes"

"And I assume you got comfortable and told him your names..."
The hyena seemed unamused as Denzel chuckles in response and Mikah whistles.

"Easy fix, when we rob them, we can just tie him up. Give us a bit more time to high tail it outta here"
The chipmunk stated, Mikah letting out a sigh
"Damn..he's such a good kid, n-now I feel bad"

"I'd be lyin if I said I was looking forward to it, maybe we should focus on the tabbies?"
Denzel could agree that Malik was a likable and kind individual but if they spared everyone that was nice to them then they wouldn't exactly get the chance to score big

Mikah shrugged
"I would but the Tabbies are the smaller score of the three, why n-not the hyenas?"

Mitch cackles a bit
"Ahhh They could very well be the best score but very risky...they're the most violent folks round here"

"Who told you that?"
Denzel raised a brow, the hyenas being the one they know the least about

The canine leaned forward to see the chipmunk better, blowing a cloud of smoke as he spoke
"If they're anything like my pack, their hierarchy shifts constantly and their always fighting amongst themselves....that is until they all have a common enemy"

The feline rubs the back of his neck
"In that case, we should be more careful, I rather not get cornered into anymore trouble"
Mikah let's out a elongated breath, like he had been dreading having wicked encounters with these predators

"What's there to worry about?"
The chipmunk smirks as he looks over at the other two
"All me and Mikah have to do is get angry and we can basically flatten those lilly livered poodles"

Mikah raised a brow at this
"Did you even try to touch up that s-savage side of you?"
Though confident just a few moments ago-Denzel quickly brought himself back down to earth as he averts his gaze
"Not exactly...I been distracted and kinda worried I'd act up in a town like this...you?"

The feline nods
"Yeah, Same here, I rather not lash out again"

"We'll get a grip on it soon but I think it's better if I master mine first....from what you guys told me, mine is just a tab bit different"
Denzel looks at his hand which enticed him to glance over his arm as he pulled his sleeve back, taking a peek at the crazy scars he had.
"Furthermore I'd like-"