En Garde!

There was something about the mischief coming off Artorias that drew his eyes. It was accompanied by a heavy dose of amusement, evident by the smirk across his dark blue muzzle. Mercury had a feeling it was no ordinary spar that his Aegis had in mind. Curiosity brought him a couple steps closer, and he wondered if Artorias was going to suggest sparring for stakes. Mercury would be intrigued by such a game, where each hit could be a score.

He listened as Arotiras spoke, and it warmed him to hear the other’s appreciation for him. When he got to the meat of the matter, and spoke of the contest - Mercury had been somewhat right there - he laughed. A hearty chuckle at the other wolf's words. Then, because Mercury couldn’t quite resist he said. “So, I have something to win and something to lose. You have something to win, but what do you have to lose?” He teased. Wondering if Art would make any concessions.

He did as he was bid, grabbing the sword. He was less showy than Artorias, grabbing it in his jaws, and holding it steadily there. Keeping his motions short, and saving his strength. He knew Artorias would be a difficult opponent.

Taking Art’s words as a bid to make the first move, Mercury leaped forward. Pushing his body into sudden - and hopefully unexpected - motion as he moved to close the short distance between them. He raised his sword at an angle, intending and expecting for Art to meet his clash with his own blade. In the same motion he aimed to hook his right paw behind Art’s left and drag it forward.

Mercury vs Art for Spar
Round 1/?
Age: Over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Creepy Contact Lenses
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather bracers
Companion 1: Cormorant, Female - Flying
Companion 2: Silver Fox, Male - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Silver Fox, Female - Battle - Boosted
Mutation 1: Cat claws - Offensive
Mutation 2: Thicker fur - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Intellectual
Specialty: Bard or Weaponsmaster

"Speech"