it's dangerous to go alone | returning

[Stryker]

[align=center][div style="width: 60%; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: georgia;"]☣ — They all came back eventually, especially the creator. Stryker found himself at ease in Yes Man's presence when they first met and that would continue once the male finally rejoined the Pitt under his rule. He had an adversary to look up to. With Yes Man's intentions in mind, the male had begun leader with his fist raised high. Without the former ardent's advice, the lion would be back in Snowbound following orders under the unworthy Atbash who turned a blind eye to every problem they had... but the Pitt was different. They acknowledged each and every problem. Their group fought back, deploring justice and revenge on those that wronged him. Stryker was motivated for once. These morals would lead him to what he was doing now. The leader was thankful. To have him back in their clan was an honor amongst them.

Arriving at Levi's side, the lion's head craned to the side as he watched Cosette interact with her brother. "This is Yes Man, our first Ardent," he commented. "He wants nothing but a warm hello." After all, Yes Man always held an upright attitude and a smile to him, only hoping for the same result back... or at least he thought so. Stryker was unsure on why he was always so happy. Even kind of creeped him out. Nevertheless he thought there had to be some good intention.

"You could of crossed our border. Our home is always yours, Smiley," came his cocky welcome back. "We don't have a stick up our ass, thankfully." He gave a sly smirk. Once again, he was building up his own ego and throwing down against Esklav's own. By now, his leadership was a competition against all others to flaunt his ego and build his reputation. Stryker knew his limits though. Changing back to the subject, he offered a curt nod. "I assume you're here to return to us, right? It would be a shame to see you run off elsewhere and use your amazing talents for what... Snowbound?" Once again, patting himself on the back... pitiful.