Healing through fighting

Rudy was ready to be defensive if Art had followed up with anything besides agreeing to a spar.  He didn’t want suggestions, he didn’t want apologies, sure as hell didn’t want pity.  The only thing he wanted was for that prior moment to not have happened and for the spar to start again right away.  Art really didn’t take that long to think about it but it seemed a good while to Rudy.

He could understand Art’s hesitance, could see his large brother considering it. Rudyard's jaw was set in determination.  Rudy needed this and he felt a bit of tension release at Artorias’ nod of agreement.  A faint smile tugged at Rudy’s muzzle, once again seeing the understanding. Nexxt amusement was to wonder if they’d get berated by Gwyn if they fought too rough.  Well, if Rudy didn’t admit to it he bet Art wouldn’t either.

Rudyard was not going to get slammed into the chest at the beginning just to be tackled and end up on the ground again right away!  Instinct demanded he step backward and to the right, using his stronger right legs to brace the landing.  It still wasn’t as fast as he liked, but instead of a shoulder to a chest, it was just Art’s overly bulky shoulder clipping Rudy’s shoulder.  It still ended up with Rudy stumbling back a step but the tackle at least didn’t work.  Even as he’d stumble Rudy wouldn’t waste that moment of them being in close and would aim a bite for his brother’s cheek, and it would indeed draw blood if it connected.

Rudy was doing as he always did and going off of whatever inspiration came to him.  Once he had his balance he attempted to get another stride away from his brother as he’d noticed something.  Both when Art charged and when Rudy stumbled dirt had been kicked up.  Rudy attempted to swipe the dirt from the ground and fling it at Art’s face if his concerned brother gave him time.  Rudy wasn’t waiting to see if it worked, if the dirt did get in Art’s eye it wouldn’t last long.  Rudy would follow it with a lunge in hoping for the lowered head to raise up so he could go for the neck, and if not the leg would do.

Rudyard vs Artorias for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Clawed leather bracers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Caiman hide armor
Companion 1: Tasmanian devil, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Red-tailed hawk, Female - Flying
Skills: Expert Fighter & Expert Hunter

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