[As soon as she set her red gaze on Cloud Dark Nation growled low in her throat, instantly on guard. Rufus had gone into the house to get something for only a moment, leaving her to watch the chocobos but now she stood in front of Cloud, ready to strike if he made a wrong move.

She steps forward as he steps back, making it clear that Cloud is not welcome but she stops as the door to the house opens and Rufus comes out to see Cloud backing up away from Dark Nation.]

Cloud, we weren't expecting you. [Dark Nation lets Cloud get another step back, sitting down as Rufus approaches. Today had been a quiet day at home, Rufus had been sitting out enjoying the sun while it had lasted.]

D, heel. It's alright, Cloud is a friend. [Dark Nation sits as Rufus approaches and puts a hand on her collar but her eyes don't waver from Cloud, a silent warning, letting him know that she is watching, waiting, for him to slip up.]

Don't worry, she won't attack you now but don't make any sudden movements.