Make Your Move

Haunch would rock back into a sitting position as he awaited his beloved cousin, the lass in which he - regrettably - had not had much personal time with. He remembered her when she was just a pup, but scarcely since the move had the two of them had any sort of a relationship. As her brusque returning call rang out, his ears perked, honing in on her direction about the time that she arrived on the scene. It had not taken her long at all. A smile grew on his lips, mirroring hers that was already present on her pretty face. A gentle dip of the head was given as he stood to his paws at once, greeting her with a light chuff. His tail wagged quickly at her opening remark, one of his own rolling from his tongue with ease. "I've been known to do some foolish things," A twinkle danced in his eyes.

He took a step nearer to her, only for ease of speaking and nothing more. "It's a shame I haven't seen you more often, I hope this might make up for that." He would listen to her terms, nodding in silent agreement before voicing it as such. "Works for me, but keep in mind I pay little attention to rounds. This is all about practice for me, I've gotten a bit rusty, and this new title demands someone who is ever-prepared." A serious gleam would take over his mask, remaining there for a moment before being overtaken by a sly smile. "But don't think you can best me just because i'm a bit rusty," he would state with obvious jest in his voice. The knight would tense just then, mentally preparing himself, but his physical side remained ever-relaxed. This was all in fun. "Ladies first," he would remark as his tail switched from side to side eagerly.

"speeeeech"