a shield for a soul

Ah! Her opponent moved. Astraios closed the distance, and his claws caught her, alright. Bylgja didn't so much as think. As he scratched her, splitting her skin, sending blood against her coat, Bylgja turned with him. The boy's charge carried him past, and he tried to use his agility, but Bylgja swung to follow and lunged for his rear, aiming to catch his tail within her teeth and gain control of his positioning that way.

This was precisely what she'd been looking for. Bylgja felt exhilarated. A new opponent, with additions she had never seen before! Yes, that was just perfect, if one was to ask her. And sure, the tail was a small target, but maybe she'd overshoot and just bite his ass, you know? She couldn't be sure until it happened. She's not really thinking at all, in the moment: just focusing on the delight of having found something new.