Working out the kinks

His uncle was as boisterous as he remembered, showering him in compliments that made the yearling dip his head in embarrassment. He awkwardly patted the man on the back with a large paw as he engulfed him in a strong hug, though he felt a warmth in his chest. Raijin had always been a comforting figure to him and it seemed now would be no different.

When the other koi man proposed they ‘warm up’ their reunion with a spar, Takeshi had no qualms. He simply replied with a nod of his head and turned to his own spot a few feet away to get ready. Though Takeshi did have a voice now, he still reverted back to his silent ways and sometimes even forgot altogether that he was able to speak. He and his uncle faced each other, the other giving him a nod to let him know that he had the first move. The yearling wasted no time in rushing forward, taking the advantage he was given to swipe alongside the man, his shoulder dipping down to try and knock Raijin’s hind legs out from under him.

Takeshi vs Raijin for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced tiger claws
Companion 1: Akita, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Japanese serow, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Ram horns - Offensive
Mutation 2: Scales - Defensive
Mutation 3: Scales - Defensive
Skills: Expert Fighter & Expert Hunter

"Speech"