And then I let him go

Running was second nature. It was easy, reliable, a source of consistency that she retained wherever she went. It felt comfortable to stretch into that sprint, and thrilling to see the brightly colored woman at her side keeping pace. Their paws beat the sand steadily, bringing the pair closer and closer to the finish line and still Asha wasn't losing ground. Her breathing seemed a bit more ragged than Cael's, but her speed was admirable all the same.

Even as she put on a final bust of speed towards the finish, this galactic fire and white ash was still right on her and Caelestis let her ears fall flat as she rocketed towards the finish line and passed... A nose behind the other girl. "Damn," she huffed as she skidded to a halt, sand flying in every direction. Turning towards Asharya, Cael grinned and declared, "You win, this time."