Despite the lack of joiners lately, Vigenere still patrolled around Tanglewood's borders; the savannah didn't like sitting still, especially in comparison to his littermates, and getting out of camp and patrolling at least eased Vigenere's growing uneasiness at the lack of members in Tanglewood. It was really only him, Eternalknight and Sopheia, Moth, and Surna - and NPCs here and there of course, not that they were any less signifigant to him. But still, it was better to actually have others to talk to, to be around with, and not as if he was talking to a drone.

As Vigenere was walking, the sound of rustling grass caught the Luminary's attention; wind wasn't entirely common in swamp and there wasn't any strong winds flowing through the area at the moment. Perhaps he should have been on the alert, especially considering he didn't exactly trust The Pitt despite their new leadership, but truthfully, Vigenere was hoping he would catch sight of a joiner - unfortunately, he would soon learn that wouldn't be the case. "Hello?" He called out, ears flicking as he tried to find the source of the rustling.[glow=COLOR,1,400] ━ ✧*:･ﾟ[/glow]

There was no time to react before a horned lion shot out from his hiding spot, quickly lashing out and pinning Vigenere to the ground. He grit his teeth in pain, as Stryker's claws dug into his neck, and let out a hiss whenever the Coalition leader grabbed him by the scruff and hoisted him into the air. Vigenere's dark gaze was locked into Stryker's own neon one, though he initially showed none of the feelings Stryker was looking for. Instead, the savannah held an angry look to him, his tail lashing in the air as he focused on his enemies words. Vigenere bared his teeth as Stryker moved his face closer, having half the mind to lash out right then and there - but then the Kingpin's words hit his ears.

Siblings. Both of them. Stryker knew both Atbash and Caesar. That's when the recognition hit him; this was the very same person who destroyed Atbash's tribe, her dignity, and left her disfigured. Vigenere cared not for whatever Stryker's opinion was on Caesar, nor his affiliation with his hot-headed brother, but Atbash? Of course the Luminary would feel rage whenever he figured out who had a hold of him. Vigenere didn't react much whenever Stryker moved his free arm to threatening hover a claw before Vigenere's eye, as if threatening to do the same thing to him. I won't let you. Was the only thought that went through the savannah's mind, and he tried to convey that in the glare that he was giving Stryker.

The threat of Tanglewood being under his control is what appeared to be the straw that broke the camel's back however. Whenever Stryker touched noses with him - something that would have normally been a friendly gesture, but this was taken as a sarcastic one. One that Vigenere was not pleased about, and he tried to swat at STRYKER's face, trying to aim for one of the Kingpin's eyes, his claws unsheathed, of course. "I don't think so, Stryker." Vigenere snarled, regardless of whether or not his first attack succeeded. Even if his first attempt didn't work and he was still held by Stryker, Vigenere tried to swing in STRYKER's grasp - which of course only caused Vigenere more pain, seeing as the lion still (presumably) had ahold of him - and attempted to kick the lion's face with his hind legs.[glow=COLOR,1,400] ━ ✧*:･ﾟ[/glow]