[OOC: Set nighttime]

While she wasn't allowed to frequent the battlefield itself, Vanta could not help but notice the proximity the Armada's home was to the much-talked-about land. Her curiosity had brought her to the border more than once, to stare out over the nearby plain and watch, hopeful from a tree to get lucky and catch sight of a real combat. So far she'd not been lucky enough to arrive in time to secretly spectate a match, and with enough failed visits the pup decided to take matters into her own hands. To bring a challenger to her and participate, rather than quietly stalk.

Standing at the far end of the border as close to the battlefield as she could manage, Vanta tipped back her head and called in a squeaky howl for an opponent to arrive. Would one of her siblings come to meet her in battle? Maybe, if they weren't already asleep, but Vanta had no preference toward which opponent she would fight for the first time. She was going to win regardless - she'd been taught by the mighty Sirius and she knew the secret importance of biting upon toes.

Vântoase vs (opponent) for (fight type)
Round x/x
Age: under 6 months
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Hidden crystalline blade
Defensive Battle Accessory: Black leather bracers
Companion 1: Channel-billed toucan, Male - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Bush Viper, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Thicker crystalline fur - Defensive
Disability: Light blindness - Moderate
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Hunter

"Speech"

There is little that happens within the purple pup’s family that she does not notice. For example, when Vanta trots out into the woods, Andromeda is there, right behind her, silently slipping from shadow to shadow. It isn’t that she is trying to be quiet, it just seems that she is built that way.

They make it to the furthest border where Andy’s small body stands hidden behind a large tree trunk. Vanta tips her head back and releases a squeaky howl which has little Andy blinking in surprise and looking back the way they had come, wondering if there was another of their siblings out there.

After a moment, the purple pup peels away the tree, materializing from the shadows to step up and accept her sister’s call. Andromeda has never really fought anyone but the thrill of trying something new has her squaring up with Vanta. A soft smile is offered as the pup relaxes down into a play bow, tail arched over her back and wagging as she waits for her sister to make the first move.



Andromeda vs Vântoase for Puppy Spar!
Round 0/2?
Age: Under 6 months
Size: Large
Build: Light
Mutation 1: Kudu horns - Offensive
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Intellectual


"Andromeda Fatalis"

Her opponent showed herself much faster than Vanta had expected - had Andy been here all along? She narrowed her crystal gaze suspiciously at her sister, glancing back and forth between first the other pup and then the very long way she would have had to run here to answer the call so quickly. Straightening a bit so she might give her sister a proper look of confusion, Vanta cocked her head and ventured a guess. "Have you been following me?" The words were not particularly accusatory nor offended, more surprised... with a hint of impressed. "Well then. Since you're just so sneaky, I'm going to have to be better than you in a different thing! On guard!!"

Her lip cocked up in a playful grin and she sank down to match Andy's play-bow. Tail lashing with excitement behind her, Vanta remembered to at least roll back her crystal-touched scruff like she'd been taught to. Everything else went out the window - after all, how did you hold a combat stance when you couldn't stand still? Father hadn't gone into detail on how to initiate while maintaining that pose.

She lunged with a puppy-ish yip of excitement, her grin wide as she dove at her sister and went immediately low. Aiming to find Andy's toes and to chew on them until the other girl decided to submit.

Vântoase vs Andromeda for Puppy Spar
Round 1/2
Age: under 6 months
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Hidden crystalline blade
Defensive Battle Accessory: Black leather bracers
Companion 1: Channel-billed toucan, Male - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Bush Viper, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Thicker crystalline fur - Defensive
Disability: Light blindness - Moderate
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Hunter

"Speech"

Deep down, Andromeda just wants her family to be safe and that is why she had silently trailed after her sibling. She wasn’t trying to hide on purpose, she just… likes to be quiet. Vanta narrows her eyes and Andy’s ears slick back in worry wondering if her sister angry. Pale eyes follow her sister’s train of thought as she darts her crystalized gaze back the way they had come before looking back at the purple pup.

Heat floods purple cheeks as Vanta cocks her head, easily guessing what Andromeda had been up to. A shy, sheepish grin appearing as she shrugs her shoulders, not wanting to draw attention to the fact that, yes she had, and her sibling had not noticed her. Tail wags happily as Vanta speaks and tells her something about being on guard. Andy doesn’t know what that means but she eager dips down into a play bow, ready to fight!

The girls face each other, tails wagging high as they bow, Andromeda’s eyes flashing with excitement as the battle begins. Vanta lunges with a puppy yip and Andy immediately counters with an excited growl-yip of her own. Her sister goes for her toes (how dare she!) and Andy makes a high-pitched squeal of alarm as she tries to pull her toes away from her hungry sister’s mouth.

Andromeda knows that she can’t go her sister’s scruff because she has some crystal stuff there, so she opts for the next best thing and flops forward and sideways, aiming to try and lay her body over her sister’s. Maybe she can make the fight more even if they are both on the ground! As she falls, Vanta gets a few choice toe nibbles in and Andy squirms while growling happily as she goes.



Andromeda vs Vântoase for Puppy Spar!
Round 1/2
Age: Under 6
Size: Large
Build: Light
Mutation 1: Kudu horns - Offensive
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Intellectual


"Andromeda Fatalis"

Andy's pitchy squeal drew Vanta's excitement higher, enjoying fully how happy the playful noises and growls made her deep in her chest. There was nothing quite like the bonding experience of tumbling around in the dirt while nibbling ticklish toes. Vanta remained hyperfocused on her target, unaware and unable to stop the large puppy frame from flopping down upon her and pushing her into the dirt, limbs splaying. Her head rotated sharply to the right, her cheek pressing into the dirt so she still might be able to find her target toe through the brawl. She managed a few small nibbles, but in the end the limbs were too flaily to grasp a firm hold on.

Andy's weight made it a lot harder to reposition for new bites, so beneath her weight the pup merely wiggled herself as hard as she could - aiming to slither like a snake far enough out from her that her head could turn and her neck come overtop Andy's body - aiming to land her tiny teeth this time upon the other girl's ear.

Vântoase vs Andromeda for Puppy Spar
Round 2/2
Age: under 6 months
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Hidden crystalline blade
Defensive Battle Accessory: Black leather bracers
Companion 1: Channel-billed toucan, Male - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Bush Viper, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Thicker crystalline fur - Defensive
Disability: Light blindness - Moderate
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Hunter

"Speech"

The girls fight, Vanta attacking Andromeda’s toes and the purple pup squealing in excitement and mock horror. Tumbling around, Andy laughs in between her vicious, high-pitched snarls and only mildly deep growls, as she thoroughly enjoys the time with her sister. Flopping on top of her sibling, Andy lets out a triumphant, “HA!” thinking, for the briefest of moments, that she has won. However, Vanta has other ideas and the painful bites continue, distracting the purple pup and causing her weight to shift.

Dang, Vanta is slippery! The cream and turquoise form of her sister wiggles out from under her and Andy immediately changes tactics, flopping over onto her side to try and smack her sister into submission. Paws strike out as she sees Vanta’s muzzle coming for her ear and Andromeda squeals her fear and glee while aiming to shove her sister’s mouth away. She aims to try and grab one of Vanta’s toes in retaliation and to claim her victory. Happiness pounds through the small pup in time with her heartbeat and a great laugh spills out into the evening air.




Andromeda vs Vântoase for Puppy Spar!
Round 2/2
Age: Under 6 months
Size: Large
Build: Light
Mutation 1: Kudu horns - Offensive
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Intellectual


"Andromeda Fatalis"

And the winner is...

ANDROMEDA

VANTA must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: ANDROMEDA Attack Roll: 81 Defense Roll: 85 Agility Roll: 47 Perception Roll: 68 Total: 281 Attack[81] + 10% Bonus[8.10]: 89.10 Defense[85] + 5% Bonus[4.25]: 89.25 Agility[47] + 5% Bonus[2.35]: 49.35 Perception[68] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 68.00 Total[295.70] + -30% Bonus[-88.71]: 206.99 VANTA Attack Roll: 71 Defense Roll: 40 Agility Roll: 85 Perception Roll: 75 Total: 271 Attack[71] + 50% Bonus[35.50]: 106.50 Defense[40] + 20% Bonus[8.00]: 48.00 Agility[85] + 5% Bonus[4.25]: 89.25 Perception[75] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 75.00 Total[318.75] + -45% Bonus[-143.44]: 175.31