I'm done playing

Kotori watched his dad approach and once his father got close for a moment Kotori let his formal proud demeanor drop to smile at his dad and give a small tail wag in greeting.  At the touch of dad’s nose, he got a gentle bump of his own in return.  Still dad, still family but after the father and son meeting, it had to end for what Kotori wanted from this.

He took one step back for a more formal position.  “I’m tired of being one of many warriors.  I’m a Fatalis, I’m a hard worker, and I’ve trained this season more than any other.” At least as far as he could tell these words are true.  “I formally challenge you to a match.  If I win I want the rank of general.  I deserve it and I’m going to prove that to you.”  Bold words but hey, the boy was aiming to be as strong as his father.  Being a coward or playing it safe would never help him reach that goal.  Taking risks was how you truly improved.  "I'm not a child anymore."

"Kotori Fatalis"