A little adventurous

Abelinda wasn't going on the attack, merely she was defending her self from Mercy and so her own attacks were only responded to in kind against Mercy, to repel the one after her eye apparently. Those toes were spread out, as were her legs for traction and balance despite the onslaught of attacks. Moving hadn't been needed that time, keeping in close contact. Those eyes remained narrowed, ears pinned and that chin tucked; those shoulders stayed rolled froward in their protective stance. That head was quick to lower and align with her spine once again, the downward motion made it possible even as that head smacked against Mercy's lower jaws. Causing bruising to the top of her own head but hopefully far more pain to her opponent. Hackles remained raised, as that tail moved it's position to tuck under between her rear legs for the next move.

As Mercy reared onto those rear legs, the wraith saw her chance. Those legs acted like a coiled spring, launching the much smaller wolf into and under Mercy; but as she launched forward, Abelinda knew she was leaving that upper back to the lower back open for attack. However even as she aimed to 'ram' into Mercy's under side, those jaws sought out a target, aiming for the flank. The fleshy area just between the upper back leg and that of the lower belly. If a hold was gained, Abelinda would in turn bite down and pull back harshly aiming to do as much damage as possible. Crimson liquid freely spilled from the moderate lasherations upon the left shoulder and neck area, for Mercy's jaws wouldn't of found their target upon her own muzzle or face. Due to the forward movement, it would of located the attack else where along Abelinda's body.

Abelinda vs Mercy for Self Defense/Maim.

Round II of II.

Defense: Ears pinned, eyes narrowed, head lowered, shoulders rolled forward, head aligned with spine, chin tucked, crouched low, legs and toes spread, tail tucked.

Attack:  Attempting to ram forward into the underside of Mercy, while also trying to seek a hold on the 'flank' between the lower stomach / upper back leg area. If a hold was gained, she would bite down and pull back.

Injuries: Light scratch on left brow, moderate lasherations on upper/lower muzzle. Bruising on upper head from slam, moderate lasherations left neck/shoulder area.

Occ: Since the slam attempted by Abelinda in the last post was not responded to, (or so I'm reading) I'm guessing it was a direct hit according to the rules?