Spending time down is Auster has been wonderful for Enki and he has made his way from the land with the fossils to the place where a river cuts a winding path through a canyon. The promise of water draws him down to the bottom of the rocky ravine, paws carefully and deftly picking the safe ways down. Tongue hangs from the side of his mouth as he steps up to the edge of the water and leans down for a long drink where he is met with a pleasant surprise; although it is arid and hot, the water here is blessedly cold.

Once he has sated his thirst, Enki lifts his head, fat drops of water falling back to the rivers surface as his eyes roam over the natural twists and turns of the canyon’s floor and he can’t help but feel like this would be a great spot to race someone. Tongue flicks over his lips as he searches the riverbank, hoping that someone might show up and want to race. It is wonderful day to be out and running after all!


"Enki Klein"

Come down, come down sweet reverence

Jynn loved exploring the bent canyon. After it rained the canyon walls almost matched her fur and made for safer exploration. It was hot out but the sun had yet to cast its rays down to the canyon floor and so Jynn was able to walk in relative comfort at the base, weaving between shrub grasses down toward the river that worked its way through. She quick ducked her head down, lapping at the water and drinking as much as she felt comfortable doing so. As summer waned on the river were grow slower. Best to get while the getting was good.

She lifted her head, large ears swiveling like radar dishes as she noticed a young male downstream. "Hello, over there!" She called out.

As Enki cast his eyes down river a call from further up ahead catches his attention and his head snaps around to catch sight of a long-legged, maned wolf. A smile pulls at his lips as his eyes flash with hope and he calls out, “Hey there!” Without waiting for an invitation, he begins to trot over to where the orange hued woman waits, his form loose and relaxed as he approaches, grin bright with the possibility of what this meeting might hold while his tail lazily sweeps the air behind him.

Coming to a stop near the stranger, Enki cocks his head and asks, “Sorry if this is forward but, it looks like those legs of yours could out run the fastest of felines. What would say to a little race?” Bright blue eyes sparkle with excitement as he looks at the woman and he is quick to dip his head in a polite bow and add, “My name is Enki. You can pick the finish line, if you want.” Tail continues to sweep the air as he hopes to stretch out his long legs against the lady, the itch to race burning like an ember in his mind.


"Enki Klein"

Come down, come down sweet reverence

Thankfully the man seemed quite friendly and he trotted over, immediately commenting on her long legs and inviting her to race. Jynn chuckled. "Well, some times these legs of mine get tangled and trip me up but I'd love a race! Name's Jynn." Jynn was always looking to test her speed and racing capability. She felt like she was built for speed but as her past losing streak had taught her looks were often deceiving.

Enki gave her the option of choosing a finish line. Hmmm… "Ok, let's race along the canyon floor. After the bend her you'll see a large willow tree. First one to touch it wins! Let's see…ah!" Jynn pulled a loose rock over to herself. "I'm going to toss this high into the air. We start when it hits the ground."

With that Jynn readied herself then tossed the rock up. The second it hit the ground she took off like a shot.

Jynn vs Enki for Race
Round 1/?
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Large
Build: Light
Skills: Master Navigator & Master Fighter
Specialty: N/A

The woman is friendly and doesn’t seem taken aback by his comment so, as she chuckles, his grin widens and his tail lazily sweeps the air behind him. Her reply has him softly chuckling as well but he is given a name to go with his opponent and his grin brightens. Excitement paints his face as he gives her the choice of finish line and he cocks his head as she explains about the willow tree. Nodding in agreement, he stands next to her, readying to race off the moment the rock smacks into the ground.

Muscles tense as it seems that the stone falls forever, the air becoming eclectic from Enki’s anticipation while he waits. With a ‘thud’ the rock strikes home and he releases the energy that had been carefully stored in one long, fluid motion, taking off with explosive speed but he finds that he still does not manage to get a lead on Jynn. Ears flatten against his skull as his tail snaps out behind, acting as rudder while his paws slap the ground in a dizzying rhythm that keeps time with his heart.

The world dissolves around him as his eyes narrow and all he can focus on is getting to the finish line first.


"Enki Klein"

Enki vs Jynn for Race
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Extra large
Build: Light
Skills: Master Fighter & Expert Navigator
Specialty: Juggernaut (N/A)

Come down, come down sweet reverence

Jynn raced down the canyon floor, weaving through sagebrush and kicking up mud as the way narrowed, forcing her closer to the river before it opened back up again. Jynn pushed her legs forward as far as she could, seeking to make her strides longer. While built for speed she didn't always have the endurance or flexibility of other racers. These were skills she needed to work on and work on them she would. Jynn leapt over a shallow rock formation, making use of her long legs to clear an obstacle rather than take the time to maneuver around it. They were almost to the finish line. She pushed herself harder, hoping to beat the young man there.

Jynn vs Enki for Race
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Large
Build: Light
Skills: Master Navigator & Master Fighter
Specialty: N/A

Jynn pulls ahead of him and Enki’s head lowers, helping to make him streamline. Heart thunders in his ribs as large paws pound the ground, kicking up loose dirt and pebbles alike as they follow the natural curves of the land, moving toward the river as the canyon narrows before widening again. With the more open space, he puts on an extra burst of speed.

They are neck and neck as the willow tree comes into view and the woman leaps over a shallow rock formation while he nimbly crosses the gap as well. Adrenaline thrums in his veins as long branches dance on a gentle breeze beckoning the races toward it. Everything fades away as he stretches out his gait, hoping to beat Jynn to the tree so that he can claim the victory here.


"Enki Klein"

Enki vs Jynn for Race
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Extra large
Build: Light
Skills: Master Fighter & Expert Navigator
Specialty: Juggernaut (N/A)

And the winner is...Jynn

Jynn

Enki Lost the race Totals: Jynn: Speed Roll: 14 Stamina Roll: 77 Balance Roll: 10 Total: 101 Speed[14] + 5% Bonus[0.70]: 14.70 Stamina[77] + 5% Bonus[3.85]: 80.85 Balance[10] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 10.00 Total[105.55] + 25% Bonus[26.39]: 131.94 Enki: Speed Roll: 28 Stamina Roll: 14 Balance Roll: 2 Total: 44 Speed[28] + 5% Bonus[1.40]: 29.40 Stamina[14] + 10% Bonus[1.40]: 15.40 Balance[2] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 2.00 Total[46.80] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 46.80