Baby Shark
01-19-2019, 11:36 AM
Malleus tensed as the shark swam closer. He coiled his legs slowly and prepared to strike. Any second now and it would be close enough. Three...two...one... Just as he was about to spring something seemed to startled the shark. It stirred up the silt at the bottom and quickly disappeared in the resulting cloud. Malleus frowned and straightened. Disappointment was etched into his features, but the expression cleared as soon as he became aware of Asharya's presence. Malleus twisted around to see her but kept his paws firmly planted in the surf. "Not at all," he said with a slight smile. "I could use someone to keep an eye out while I hunt. The coyotes have been getting a bit bold for my taste." After a beat during which time he considered Asharya's question, he asked, "Something on your mind?" |