once or twice around

Sand was no problem on its own, but sand AND snow? Yeah, no, Hanako couldn't say she was keen. It was too late to back out now and if she skidded to a halt she'd never be able to live it down. She didn't know this Artisan fellow but she could see him getting smug about it, nyah-nyah I won by default! It still counts! Taking the bend, Hanako couldn't suppress an alarmed EEP as she slipped, her hind left leg splaying out to the side, like she was about to fall back onto her rump. Yanking it back in, Hanako dug in her front paws, hard and dragged herself back into stride. She doubted she would care much if she was the loser, but damn it they were both impressive as heck for managing to run as fast as they were on this terrain!

The tingling burn that settled in her limbs was a welcome distraction from the biting chill of the wind ruffling her coat, honestly spring couldn't come soon enough. For reasons.

Their paws thudded against the earth, filling Hanako's ears, managing to hold its own against the puffing of her breath and beating of her heart. They were getting so close she could almost taste the sweet smugness of victory. She risked a glance to her side, it was hard to say who'd snatch victory out from under whose nose but darn it she wanted to find out, and soon!

Hanako vs Artisan for Race
Round 2/2
Age: over 1
Size: Large
Build: Light
Skills: Advanced Hunter & Master Navigator
Specialty: Speedy