The creature instantly got the boy's attention. It might not be one of his massive creatures but at least it wasn't human. Plus it had six legs and long teeth, it looked pretty cool for a small beastie.

"You better watch it... I doubt the people here will want you around". He was just about to try and befriend the strange animal when the red head butt in.

Oh great. It already had an owner. Whatever. Folding his arms across his chest he tried to appear disinterested. There was enough on his plate already without some annoying girl bugging him. "Sorry about what. He didn't do anything."