With an oversized stick in mouth, Levi drew two lines in the sand. One marking the starting point and the other denoting the end. He'd gotten pretty good at running, didn't stumble or misstep no matter how fast he ran, but that still wasn't enough for him. He wasn't trying to impress anyone here, didn't think all of his hard work would earn anyone's love or approval. This was all for his own gain and benefit, had his eyes on the prize as though everyone else was a sidenote. Important in the grand scheme of things, but not enough to get in the way or make him slow down.

Dropping the stick, Levi was content with his little track. A straight here to there, but longer than he usually ran. He stepped behind the line and bowed down, ready to kick off into a sprint, only to pause as his fire tipped ears caught the sound of approaching paw steps.

"speech."

Zee had gotten so little time with her first grandchildren before Asla had taken them out on her adventure, and now she was willing and ready to spend every moment with the newest Fatalis brood before some terrible thing would take them too, from her. The smallest boy, Levi, drew her time and time again. Azure was not a soft father - she knew her son looked down upon the child - and being unable to fix Azure's strong opinions, she instead devoted her time to giving the more neglected Fatalis' extra attention from their grandparents to make up for it. "Little Levi!" She called out as she neared the end of his trail. The boy was drawing a line in the sand and it didn't take a genius to figure out why. "Is your race an open challenge, or are grandparents too old to play?" Zee gave him a soft smile as she approached, leaning down to give him a small nuzzle of affection. "Speech"

Oh it was Grandma. Levi liked her, she was soft and nice but not at all smothering like Mum, who just didn't know when to stop or give Levi space. Padding over to her side, he made a face, all furrowed brows and deadpan expression, as she nuzzled him but didn't attempt to worm or wiggle out of the way. Some physical contact was okay, just not too much. The line of his lips pressed thin as he considered her question, he quite liked the idea of beating another adult and knowing Grandma as well he as he did he knew she wouldn't get all mad and huffy if she lost, like some.

"No. You can race me. If I win can I chew your bird?" He'd seen the toucan flying around the other day and decided it's shiny new obsidian beak looked chewable. Like it might have a nice mouth-feel.

Standing just behind the line, Levi waited for his Grandma to utter the countdown before they were off, paws digging into the sand as their bodies sprung into motion. The lady he'd beaten the other day was taller than Granda, more leggy and light. How hard could this be?

Levi vs Zeitgeist for Race
Round 1/2
Age:  under 6 months
Size: Extra small
Build: Light
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Intermediate Navigator

Zee's lip upturned in a crooked smile as the pup tried his best to depart a consequence for losing. "No." She replied, amusement in her voice. "But if you win, you can have some extra snacks to chew on from the cellar." The weird, tiny grandchild seemed to have a knack for chewing on things, and while she didn't understand it Zee would love him for his oddities regardless. She moved up to the starting line aloneside him, crouching down and wiggling her butt to ready herself for the race. "Three.. two.. one... go!" Levi broke quickly, she noticed, and Zee ran hard alongside him. It felt like it had been years since she'd had a real race - her paws ached, her limbs complained, but she pushed through it and ran regardless. Zeitgeist vs Levi for Race Round 1/2 Age: over 1 year Size: Medium Build: Emaciated Skills: Master Navigator & Master Fighter Specialty: Fleet-footed "Speech"

Having something to chew on from the cellar wasn't quite as tempting as a live bird, but it about did the trick. Honestly, it didn't take much to get the boy running nor did it take long for him to really get into the groove. If nothing else, he took after Hanako in this. She was the fastest wolf he'd ever seen and thus little Levi was determined to be even faster. To beat her just once, if that's all he could manage.

With the scrawled finishing line blurring into view, Levi cast one last look to his side as the tan form of Grammy hurdled along beside him. Win or lose, he liked spending time with her. That was nice, he would hold onto this memory more than most.

Levi vs Zeitgeist for Race
Round 2/2
Age:  under 6 months
Size: Extra small
Build: Light
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Intermediate Navigator

Levi had more speed than Zee had anticipated, and while she knew fast things came in small packages, it was endearing to see just how much effort the little pup put into his racing. It was almost enough to distract her from what should have been an easy win - after all, if she got too far ahead of him she couldn't watch him run anymore. They neared the finish line and Zee straightened her neck, leaning into the wind and sprinting hard for the last few legs of the race. While she'd had liked to let Levi win for his own confidence, she had a feeling making it too easy on him would definitely get her in hot water with the pup later. Zeitgeist vs Levi for Race Round 2/2 Age: over 1 year Size: Medium Build: Emaciated Skills: Master Navigator & Master Fighter Specialty: Fleet-footed "Speech"

And the winner is...

ZEE

LEVI must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: LEVI Speed Roll: 52 Stamina Roll: 44 Balance Roll: 45 Total: 141 Speed[52] + 15% Bonus[7.80]: 59.80 Stamina[44] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 44.00 Balance[45] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 45.00 Total[148.80] + -20% Bonus[-29.76]: 119.04 ZEE Speed Roll: 48 Stamina Roll: 19 Balance Roll: 80 Total: 147 Speed[48] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 48.00 Stamina[19] + -5% Bonus[-0.95]: 18.05 Balance[80] + 5% Bonus[4.00]: 84.00 Total[150.05] + 25% Bonus[37.51]: 187.56