not dark and edgy but still a son of mine

Shinrei huffed as his father braced his attack, but after doing so seemed unimpressed with his surprise offensive. Was it not a trait of a good warrior to strike when the presence of an “enemy” is known? To catch them off guard? To shake their sense of power knowing that someone else already knew they were there?

Still, Shinrei shook his head, finding the attack made his own growing horns ache slightly. His father told him to do it again, surprisingly — aim without blindly charging, and raise his head higher. With the invitation open, the scaled boy did so; backing up several paces, he took in a deep breath as he held his head higher than before, able to see the target - his dad’s shoulder again - before propelling himself in a sprint, aiming to make a more calculated headbutt as he was advised.

Anything to garner pride, praise from his father, even.

Shinrei vs Hattori for Spar
Round 2/2
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