Protect, embrace, engulf

Oath admired Seiko's determination as they adjusted quickly after their stumble, their movements regaining a steadiness that spoke of a well disciplined fighter. He caught the way their gaze flicked toward him, reading him, trying to anticipate his next move. A faint grin tugged at his lips - it was always a thrill to spar with someone so focused.

As Seiko lunged forward again, this time aiming lower, Oath braced himself, noting their tabby companion darting toward his hind legs. He sidestepped sharply to the right, shifting his weight to avoid the swipe of claws while simultaneously aiming to unbalance Seiko's charge. He had not moved quite far enough out of the way to avoid the quickness of the cat, and he could feel the sting of their claws dig into his left hind leg, making him hiss through his teeth.

The agility of their combined attack was commendable, but during his pivot he'd raised the forepaw closest to Seiko and brought it down over their shoulders in an attempt to pin them mid-lunge during their choice of a low attack. His cyan eyes narrowed as he brought his weight down on them, moving his hind legs to be more parallel with their own body in quick succession. The pin was meant to immobilize them and end the fight, but he knew he had his work cut out for him with such an agile fighter.

Above, his hawks still watched. Their cries cuing signals to warn Oath of the cat currently out of range of his vision.

Oath vs Seiko for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Titan
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bladed collar
Defensive Battle Accessory: Fang caps
Companion 1: Red-tailed Hawk, Male, Battle
Companion 2: Red-tailed Hawk, Female, Battle
Mutation 1: Horns - Offensive
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Advanced Intellectual