Here again

for a moment, Spider is too shocked to react. Strai seems to move as though in slow motion, making a grab for them, his teeth skimming the fur of their scruff moments before they snap to attention. Spider wrenches themselves to the side, attempting to dodge Strai’s…attack? they can’t even call it that. he’s doing this out of concern, after all, so even as they stare at him in dismay, they can’t bring themselves to be truly angry. “Strai, just…please. we can talk this out.” they dance on the balls of their toes, poised on the precipice of fear and anxiety. Strai is much larger than them; if he truly wants to overpower them, he probably can. “there has to be a better solution.” true, they don’t know what that is, exactly, but the last thing they want to is to fight their friend. Spider moves in a cautious arc around Strai, eyes trained on him for any sudden movements. their muscles are tense, every tendon taut with anticipation.

Araneae (Spider) vs Astraios for force claim
Round 1/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Extra small
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Small dagger engraved w/ "Spider Fatalis"
Defensive Battle Accessory: leather corset
Companion 1: Raven, Male - Flying
Companion 2: Black swamp snake, female - battle
Skills: Expert Hunter & Master Fighter

"Speech"