this is your kingdom; this is your crown

Thorn was confident without a doubt.  He didn’t know the real odds but the blue pup did know they weren’t in his favor.  The first thought he had came out, “I can’t reach out as far as you, so can I at least take one step away so I can reach your throat?  Unless you are really coming in that close!”  If he couldn’t move then he’d have to let her get close enough to touch him and yet still touch her first!  How the heck would he manage that??  

Thorn’s brow furrowed s he approached the stone.  He wasn’t frustrated or upset by the rules instead the small pup was trying to figure out how he could touch her before she touched him even with her greater reach.  Speed would sure be important!  He’d have to surprise her somehow too!  These were easy enough things to think but she had a whole lot more experience!

“Actually, it's ok.  I can make it work,” he decided a second later.  Thorn still didn’t have a plan but think how much cooler it would be if he could figure out how to make it happen!  Uh, and how did he keep her from touching his neck?  Thorn ducked his head down so it was in front of his neck!  Hah!  How would she touch it now?

"Thorn Carpathius"