Faster yet

The two seemed to agree on a lot. Ashmedai briefly wondered where this male resided. They could be friends or something, right? At least until they found enough that they disagreed about.

The male said his coat was thick all year round- a feeling Ashmedai could relate to.

"Bein' dark doesn't really help, does it?"

The male- Alarik- seemed completely down to race, something Ashmedai wasn't quite used to. Normally he was brushed off for his childlike antics, but apparently not today. The large brute's smile widened and he readied himself, crouching like a cat.

"Ready... Set..."

"GO!"

Ashmedai barked and kicked off into the snow. It was go time.