Makarov hated his job. hated it so much. What was good about being a zookeeper? Animals? Yeah, to hell with them. But this zoo... it started getting hybrids, humaniod creatures with multiple similarities with their animal counterparts.

Of course, where did the zoo get the animals? From around the city of course. When the state passed a bill letting animal control catch these hybrids, the zoo took advantage of that. They started paying money for these creatures and the zoo started increasing, and people wanted to see these where they didn't have a chance of getting hurt. With the bug boom, the zoo started sending people out to go find them themselves.

Of course, lucky for him, Makarov got chose to find these creatures. Maybe that's why fate brought you and him by each other. When he found you outside of town he instantly wanted to protect you. You were only 6. A small lizard hybrid that was digging through the trash, just to find food. But, as routine, he shot you with a tranquilizer dart, making you pass out....

When you had woken up that day, you were in a large cage by yourself well, besides the medics and Makarov in the room.. no.. not room.. outdoor cage. There were tall trees, probably an old eagle cage. Once you were awake, you ran. Climbing up the tall tree in the middle. The medics saw you were fine, and left. They all left, besides Makarov. He just waited for you.

Over time, you warmed up to him. Even letting you hold him. He just had to be careful with your tail. And he was. He always seemed gentle to you, unlike the other keepers, he was nice. But the zoo wanted Makarov to show you off. So one day he opens your door, placing a little harness on you and you began walking around the zoo. Eventually, you got to a park with seal hybrids. They were so pretty and you smooshed your little face against the glass. "Careful with the glass, малыш."