Coming Together (Tortuga Event)
05-07-2014, 11:06 AM
Dayton stayed attentive as Qanik began to speak. So they had all been gathered for a fighting lesson. He nodded quietly in agreement with her words, it was important for pack wolves to learn defense. He watched with genuine interest as the experienced female spoke, explaining stances and showing the proper way to avoid an attack. The russet boy smiled eagerly as she paired them off, announcing that he would be sparring with the male called August. He turned and gave the other brute a small nod in greeting. They would start immediately. The smaller boy took care to meet every expectation in his defense. His size difference would make attacking a bit difficult, but as long as he could find August's weaknesses and expose them, he would be successful enough. He still desired to prove himself to the leaders of Tortuga. So he spread his legs the way Qanik had shown them, splaying his toes into the soil. He rolled his shoulders and tucked his chin, protecting his scruff and the vulnerable part of his neck. Then he pinned his ears, narrowed his eyes, leveled his tail, and tightened each muscle. But as he heard his opponent speak, it would seem that he would attack first. "As you wish, good sir," he replied with a grin that soon transformed into the baring of fangs. He leapt forward in the small pace, keeping his defenses aligned. Balance even in motion, as their teacher had said. As the distance between them disappeared, Dayton attempted to ram his right shoulder into the area directly behind August's left shoulder. If the smaller boy succeeded, his opponent would be caught off guard, his balance slightly compromised. Dayton would take this opportunity to tuck his head even lower and then bring it sharply up, knocking his (Dayton's) skull into August's upper throat. This would cause the breath to be knocked out of his sparring partner. Dayton planned to hinder August before making any real attacks. Round 1/2 Defenses: Legs spread, toes splayed, shoulders rolled, chin tucked, ears pinned, eyes narrowed, tail level with back, muscles tightened and braced. Attacks: Leaping at August and ramming left shoulder into area behind opponent's right shoulder. Then a skull snapping upward to knock air from August's throat. Injuries: N/A (FIRST ROUND) Walk. "Talk." Think. |