in the embers

Shinrei liked Ryo, liked the way she was quiet and didn't seem obnoxious or overbearing like some of his siblings. Though none of them were intolerable, he definitely had preferences on whom he'd prefer to hang out with. Or in this case, spar with. He wanted to hone his skills, polish his combat finesse; if not for himself, then to make his father proud. Because that's all he wanted to accomplish, and that was all he ever asked for.

The small girl got herself ready for his offensive, and shinrei took note of her size versus his own; she was already the tiniest of the bunch as far as he knew, and he wanted to make sure she had as much opportunity to fight back as he did. Not just tackle her and that was that, no. Shinrei took note of her stance, her distance, and aimed to rush over and close the distance between them with each powerful stride, suddenly tucking his head down so as to bowl her over with a gentle but firm headbutt. With the addition of his nubby horns, it would at least fumble her if she wasn't careful.

Shinrei vs Hanaryo 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: Novice Fighter & Beginner Hunter