I'll have whtats lion' around

The child injured the lion’s other front leg and the large cat’s ability to balance was damaged further.  Kotori would give the cat a bit of respect that it was still standing with pride still.  The animal would die but apparently not as a coward.  Kotori slammed his shoulder into the lion, making it stagger though surprisingly it didn’t fall.  

The beast was well-muscled and the stagger was in itself proof of its poor state.  The lion snarled, turning his head to bite at Kotori while he was so close. Kotori tucked his chin down, horns pointed out and proceeded to jerk his head sideways, slashing the big cat’s nose open even as he hustled back a few paces, grinning.  Kotori lowered his head, showing off his horns again and getting the cat's full attention.

Let the pup have the kill if it dared to take it.  The lion was fully focused on Kotori with two front lame legs.  Whatever Andy tried Kotori would bite or whack the lion enough to keep its focus on him.  This was a good chance to teach in a controlled environment.

"Kotori Fatalis"