not dark and edgy but still a son of mine

Shinrei found his own company less..taxing than with his siblings. Not that he didn’t love them, of course, but the solitude was a much-needed refresher away from the multitude of prying eyes and paws. Not to mention how much space he had now that he and his littermates were able to explore beyond their birth den.

More than anything, Shinrei aspired to be like his father. With his own unique twist, of course, but he wanted to he just as big. Just as strong. Just as skillful and quick on his feet as his father was. Moreover, he wanted his father to look upon him with the utmost pride. Pride that he was deserving of the Hattori title — a sense of goal-reaching Shinrei would yearn for for a long time to come.

He was still a tad unsteady on his feet as he cuffed the “dummy” he was sparring with — a toy animal carved from the same type of bamboo that loomed above his head. It barely swung off-balanced before he swung to his left and aimed to check it with his right shoulder when the sense of a presence sunk into his chest.

The familiar scent reached his nose but not before Shinrei changed direction and raced towards the source, its scent growing stronger as he jutted his head forward, nubby horns acting as a brace as he thrusted his head — aiming to headbutt his father’s chest with all his might.

Shinrei vs Hattori for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Under 6 months
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Mutation 1: Antelope Horns - Offensive
Mutation 2: Owl Eyes - Perception
Mutation 3: Torso Scales - Defensive
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Hunter
Specialty: