shadow boxing

The rather large, rather round pup finds herself outside of Vikings lands and enjoying some newfound freedom in this somewhat strange place. Large paws crunch across the frost covered ground as she plods onward, mismatched eyes wide with wonder as she scans the area with a fervent intensity. It is still early in the morning and the waking sun has yet to burn off the chilly frost that clings to the grass or the low fog that seems to linger close to the ground.

In the midst of her aimless wanderings, a strange series of sounds catches Unagi’s attention and pulls the girl off in a new direction. A dark form slowly appears against the green and white backdrop of the morning and the larger pup slowly and curiously approaches the unknown pup. They are small, much like her sibling Delphi and the monochrome girl watches them quietly as they appear to fight off some unknown assailant.

Suddenly, a dagger is pulled from a brace that the girl had not seen before and her steps halt as she watches them feint, parry, and jab at the make-believe attacker with wide, awe-filled eyes. Excitement thrums in Unagi’s veins as the stranger shouts after the retreating rogue that they have successfully beaten and the watching girl blinks at the space that the stranger seems to be staring at.

With a suddenly boldness usually reserved for her siblings, the large pup strides forward until she can stop a respectful distance from the dark pup and joyfully asks, “Whatca doin’?” Black and pink eyes gaze at the stranger with a warm, friendly curiosity and Unagi’s posture is relaxed, open, and as non-threatening as a fat, round, tall pup can be. Tail wags at her haunches as she hope that, maybe, just maybe, they will let her play with the dagger too!


"Hattori-Klein Unagi"