The line is drawn. The prize ahead

Thorn would obviously never have a true chance against his father. Size and muscle just couldn’t compare due to the hindrance of age and growth. Still, the boy clearly was used to running along the sand. His back legs tucked up tightly under him with each shove of his body to propel it forward. With each stride forward he seemed to try and find a way to get that little extra speed, evening his head out with his shoulder and his tail trying both even with his body or down lower to see if either helped him gain ground to get any amount ahead. His lips were pulled back with every bit of his body struggling to go faster than his puppy legs could take him.

Thorn could feel the pressure of his body straining and asking him to slow down but the castle wall was getting closer and he wasn’t about to give up his pace as they got close to the finish line. Maybe dad was holding back to keep the race more even but Thorn was trying his darndest to make his father have to run just a little bit harder to keep pace.

Thorn vs Artorias for Race
Round 2/2
Age: or under 6 months
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Expert Navigator

"Thorn Carpathius"