mind the stinger

Hattori grunted as Usagi kicked the ray out of reach before it could even get close. Turning to quickly pin the creature down, it was far easier said than done, with wings powerful enough to soar through the waves it put up an impressive struggle as Hattori shoved his weight upon it with his paws. Even on land where it couldn't breathe it wouldn't go down without a fight, it seemed. Even with its severed tail, the scent of blood and the spray of water droplets as it flailed, it was harder to hold it down than Hattori had anticipated.
"Speech"