Female scent reached his nose and he turned his head to see the mutant who'd been so unafraid approach. Muscles tensed, his body utterly still except for the twitch of whiskers and tail. He watched the offered hand, inhaling softly to test the air again. Then offered a low growl to remind her not to come any closer than she already had. The noise around them seemed to rise as a counterpoint to her silence, throbbing in his ears and grating on his nerves slowly. He wanted to take the meat and find an undisturbed spot to finish his meal. All these creatures were a threat. They might want to take it or stop him. When she turned her back to him to face the crowds, instinct to pounce pricked at him but she also offered a distraction to the handlers. So he ignored her again and finished a hot dog he'd dropped.
The clink of the chain dropping on the ground reached his ears, signaling a temporary freedom. As did the angry voices of the handlers and a soft murmur from the male closer to him. Raksha didn't make the effort to distinguish all the words, the tone and cadence of them offered enough information to react on. The terrified vendor was backing further away from his cart. Powerful muscle bunched in Raksha's shoulders as he leaned harder on the cart, reaching for the last hot dog. One paw slipped slightly onto the metal and the sudden burning sensation brought a sharp hiss as he jumped back, landing on all fours. He shook himself, giving the offending contraption a baleful look.
He felt the shock of the handlers who'd come closer, except one who hung back with the trigger for his collar, that the female would defy them. Surprise flashed through him when he realized she might even be defending him. More guards would be coming soon to control the scene and he wouldn't be the only one getting the consequences for it. Taking advantage of the moment, he padded silently around the other side of the cart and found the scent of uncooked meat. A swipe of a paw, claws unsheathed ruined the door to the storage compartment. Another brought uncooked sausages, hot dogs, and bacon tumbling out. Not waiting for someone to try and stop him, Raksha ate quickly where he stood, tail lashing as a warning to all who watched.