Along The Path We Lost Our Way
07-08-2020, 01:31 PM
Askan's eyes narrowed at the sight of her, like she was a repulsive insect squirming in his path. Her words were petty, juvenile, and for a brief moment Askan felt a flash of fear when he realised that they might be cut from the same cloth. That other's perceived him to be equally as bratty. But of course not, his comebacks were not nearly as weak, whilst hers were the verbal equivalent of sticking her tongue out at him. It was baffling almost, that she spat the words with such venom but they were about as effective as fish flopping about on dry land.
"Wow. Did you hurt yourself coming up with that?" He moved forward, closer, not heeding her seemingly idle threats. "Try again, you can do better than that, surely."
It was rare that he'd ever invite anyone to insult him again but her first attempt had rang so hollow it seemed as though it was more of an insult to point that out than to actually bite back in turn. Askan wasn't hankering for a fight and to his surprise his hackles weren't raised, not even twitching. Was this how other's felt when he got all pissy and insulted?
But then his lips pressed into a thin, serious line as she raised her chin in defiance. Like that was a wise thing to do. It wasn't as if he'd been entirely unreasonable, a little harsh yes but was she so eager to cling onto her pride that she'd deny him a simple request? It seemed so.
"If you're really so eager to try your paw at flying then I'd be more than willing to help you." He gestured to the edge with a sharp flick of his snout.
It was a bluff, well concealed behind his blazing glare and tight frown.
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