Piranha in Floaties

Seeing his daughter's renewed fury, Aresenn braced himself for her attack. His muscles tensed as she launched herself towards his underbelly; this time, she was aiming for a sensitive spot.

The sight of a snarling, waterlogged puppy bounding toward him could have been comical if not for the sharp teeth and claws headed his way. The instinct to protect himself kicked in, but he was careful not to retaliate too harshly. With his superior size and strength, he twisted his body, avoiding her lunge and placing himself between Xina and the open sea. "Don’t start fights you can’t finish little girl." he growled into the salty air, the corners of his eyes crinkling with a hint of amusement.

He watched as she scrambled in the shallow water, panting heavily and hair matted against her small form. Her amber eyes glowed with defiance and determination, despite the clear exhaustion seeping into her little body. He admired her tenacity, even as he planned his next move. With a swift sweep of his tail, Aresenn sent a wave crashing over Xina, hoping to momentarily stun her if nothing else.

Aresenn took advantage of her momentary distraction, quickly moving closer to his daughter. With a low growl, he launched himself at her, aiming to pin her down with the weight of his body at the edge of the water.

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"Aresenn Praetor"