A hardened heart still beats
07-05-2013, 04:59 PM
| Cormalin |
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Cormalin enjoyed being out with his sister. Her knowledge of herbs was her favorite subject, and she often named plants off in their walks, and he sometimes initiated play spars to keep them both sharp in fighting ability. He had added to her knowledge in defense tactics, as was tradition for those from the union between a Nomad healer and Redwood wolf. And she knew a few offensive tactics. He was happy to go with her today. The urge to protect her was unusual strong today. Now he knew why. The change in his sister was notable. He caught the scents too, and mismatched eyes narrowed. He didn?t like this male, and he hadn?t even seen him yet. Erani?s command came as nothing but a flick of the tail, understood and obeyed. He slipped away, keeping within her sight, until he could see the scene they would join soon. He slipped away, circling behind the male, moving to but himself at the haunches. The wind favored them. And the male was too intent on conquest to notice dangers to himself. The male lunged, and the snowy flash of Erani?s fur streaked out. Cormalin smiled. Then charged, coming in as swiftly and as silently as his sister. His aim would be for the hind legs or tail. As he came close, he stooped, choosing a target; snapping his head forward, he attempted to slam gaping jaws shut on the male?s right hock. Even if his grasp didn?t land, he didn?t stop his momentum. He aimed to barrel the distracted opponent off his paws. |