like slapping a fish

Hattori felt as though it had been too long, seasons, since he had sparred with someone from beyond Tojo's borders. He stepped carefully over the uneven ground, large paws leaving wide tracks as he went. He liked how quiet it was here in Auster, that no one bothered him unless they truly felt it necessary. He had no quarrels with the neighbours and as far as he was concerned, neither did they have any issue with him and his kin. That being said, perhaps it would do him good to get some outsider interaction, test his skills and theirs in turn.

And thus he tipped his head back and announced his presence, left the offer ringing in the air for those who wished to heed it.

"Speech"