Kina

Each morning after her chores Kina would head either to Aka's (Áskell's) place or down to the training grounds to work on her fight form. Today she was in the training area, facing off against one of the practice dummies. She was working on her defenses, setting them up as quickly as she could and testing what she could reasonably keep up when attacking and what she needed to let go to increase the effectiveness of her attack. She bounded toward the practice dummy, focusing on staying light on her feet as she twisted around to attack. It was much more fun sparring a real opponent but she knew at times she needed to work on her technique.

Finishing up a patrol around the bamboo, Akito paused in the communal area. Taking a sip of water, he gazed about, wondering what he should do with his. Part of him wanted to go wander north of the bamboo to the oaks, but the other part of him wanted to stay close to home for today. After he finishes slaking his thirst, he gives his legs and body a large stretch before setting off to the training grounds. It doesn't take long for his long legs to get him there. From a distance, he can hear the sound of someone beating on the dummies. Pausing at one of the entrances, he watches as Kina practices. Already, quite a few of Hattori's newest litter were showing promising signs of being good at fighting. And while he spent most of his time training with Hattori or Usagi, maybe it would be good to go up against one of the pups. Entering the arena, Akito bows his head toward the girl. "Kina, would you like to spar a live wolf?"

Kina

Kina stepped back from the practice dummy, lifting a paw and stretching her wrist. It was then Akito appeared and asked if she'd like to spar a live wolf. Kina grinned and turned to face Akito before doing a little bow. "Hai!" she chirped. "I would like that very much." She set her defenses, making sure to pin her ears and tuck her tail. Her hackles raised as she set coiled her legs in preparation to attack or defend. When she was sure Akito was ready she sprinted forward. Kina slipped to her left, head twisting sharply to her right as she tried to nip Akito's right front leg, just in front of the elbow. She stuck to one attack for now, uncertain of the best way to do combination attacks. She would focus on one attack for now and add others as she got her form down.

Kina vs Akito for Spar
Round 1/2?
Age: Under 6 months
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Companion 1: Little Egret, Female - Flying
Companion 2: Female Japanese Macaque, 20" - Battle
Mutation 1: Enhanced Vision - Perception
Mutation 2: Reinforced Bones - Defensive
Mutation 3: Eland Horns - Offensive
Skills: Intermediate Fighter & Advanced Intellectual
Specialty:

Kina's enthusiasm is admirable. He's glad that at least a few of the Hattori brood are dedicated to training. It would mean he would have more than just Askell, Usagi, and Hattori to train with. At the back of his mind, he too wondered if helping the pups train would prove to Hattori that he was worthy of an even higher title some day.

Setting his own defenses, Akito puffs up his hackles, lowering his head to around shoulder height. Tucking his tail between his legs, he ensures his paws are firmly planted, chin slightly tucked, ears flattened, and muscles tensed and ready for action. He can see that Kina does the same having taken her previous training sessions to heart. Already Akito can tell she'll be a formidable opponent one day.

When Kina bursts forward, Akito watches her. He sees how her paws slap against the dirt until she draws near when her left paw takes a step outside of her forward path. Still in motion, her body moves slightly so that she is aligned with his right. He lowers himself ever so slightly, elbows bending, teeth bared in anticipation for her attack. She strikes out with her teeth, nipping at his elbow. The striking pinch of her puppy teeth has his wincing, but he allows her to stay close.

Before she can move any farther toward his hip, he leans slightly onto his right paw. With his left side free of any weight, he lifts his left paw bringing it over in an attempt to place it over her shoulders and draw her closer into him. If he's successful, the hope would be to keep her pinned against his right leg, leaving her scruff open to grab. If he's not, he hopes his paw will at least land somewhere so she'll stumble a step or so.

"speech"

Akito vs Kina for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bamboo Staff
Defensive Battle Accessory: Kitsune Mask
Companion 1: Male Raven, 50” - Flying
Companion 2: Female Akita 22” - Battle
Mutation 1: Serow Horns (Offensive)
Skills: Master Fighter & Expert Intellectual
Specialty: Weaponsmaster

Kina

Kina felt the rush of the fight, a touch of victory as her fangs nipped their target, successfully pinching the side of the older wolf's front leg. However, she wasn't quick enough to get out of the way for his other leg reached over and scooped her to his side. She twisted as his head bent down for her scruff. Her hind legs bunched beneath her as she leapt up like a little spring, paw lashing out to try and bop Akito's nose. She hoped to hit with enough force to make him back off his head and give her a moment to reassess, if her claws hit they hit, she only had so much coordination at her young age. All the while she tried to keep her defenses in tact, especially keeping her tail between her legs.

Kina vs Akito for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Under 6 months
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Companion 1: Little Egret, Female - Flying
Companion 2: Female Japanese Macaque, 20" - Battle
Mutation 1: Enhanced Vision - Perception
Mutation 2: Reinforced Bones - Defensive
Mutation 3: Eland Horns - Offensive
Skills: Intermediate Fighter & Advanced Intellectual
Specialty:

For Akito, this is purely training. He's not attempting to harm her or do any sort of serious damage. So as his paw scoops her closer, he aims for her scruff, but doesn't attempt to actually latch on. Instead, he watches. Noticing how she fights back. Jumping up to try and bop his nose, forcing him to pull his head back and out of her way. With his face leaning away, barely missing the claws that went to strike his nose, he smirks. Smart girl. Releasing her quickly, he aims to swat at her with his paw as she lands to stumble her a few steps forward. Once there's enough room between them again, he could go over some tips and tricks with the young girl.

"speech"

Akito vs Kina for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bamboo Staff
Defensive Battle Accessory: Kitsune Mask
Companion 1: Male Raven, 50” - Flying
Companion 2: Female Akita 22” - Battle
Mutation 1: Serow Horns (Offensive)
Skills: Master Fighter & Expert Intellectual
Specialty: Weaponsmaster

And the winner is...

Akito

Kina must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Akito: Attack Roll: 7 Defense Roll: 98 Agility Roll: 23 Perception Roll: 37 Total: 165 Attack[7] + 65% Bonus[4.55]: 11.55 Defense[98] + 10% Bonus[9.80]: 107.80 Agility[23] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 23.00 Perception[37] + 30% Bonus[11.10]: 48.10 Total[190.45] + 25% Bonus[47.61]: 238.06 Kina: Attack Roll: 36 Defense Roll: 30 Agility Roll: 29 Perception Roll: 39 Total: 134 Attack[36] + 35% Bonus[12.60]: 48.60 Defense[30] + 10% Bonus[3.00]: 33.00 Agility[29] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 29.00 Perception[39] + 35% Bonus[13.65]: 52.65 Total[163.25] + -20% Bonus[-32.65]: 130.60