He needed a little bit of a break. He thought he'd be used to having kidd around again, but it seemed it didn't get any easier each time. He was exhausted. Though maybe it was because he was getting older...he was having a hard time keeping up with a litter of four mostly rambunctious pups. But even then, he wouldn't trade it for anything. He loved them. He loved his older kids. He loved them all. Even if he struggled to show it sometimes...or maybe most of the time.... Whatever the case, he forced himself to stop thinking about it so much and instead focused on finding someone to fight. The Crimson male stalked the battlefield, senses alert for signs of an approach, his own body language clear with the message of what he was seeking. "Ignis"||"Blödhgarm"

She prowled the Battlefield like the predator she was. Shoulders hunched, scruff bristling, tail level with her spine. Her ears are on alert as she paces along the territory's edge. It's easier to find new opponents this way. Instead of waiting for them to come to her, she could ambush them as soon as they appeared. Hungry for blood, for pain, Calliope was eager to fight again. Her first few had been fun. Exciting, enthralling, take any amount of words used to describe how she felt, it didn't matter. She needed it.

Her tongue licks at her lips as she feels the sensation of dust covering her paws. Then there he is. His vibrant red coat and marring scars are undeniable. This was the Ignis from her father's pack. What was he doing all the way out here? Head canting to the side, Calliope watches him a moment. He too appeared to be stalking the deserted field for someone to tangle with. Perfect.

Circling back around so that she was unseen, the wind shifting her scent away from him, Calliope prowled silently. Toes splayed, legs moving slowly. Stalking her prey, she crept closer and closer. She can feel the anticipation building in her. Her stomach burbles with adrenaline as it begins to seep into her veins. Patience took a lot of work, but it would pay off. Creeping closer, she waits for her moment.

Once she's within striking range, she bursts forward. Not a sound from her other than grunt of effort that propels her toward Ignis. As she comes inches closer, she leaps. Front legs spread wide aiming to grab ahold of his haunches. Her jaws open, pushing toward his thigh and aiming to clamp down on his leg.

Calliope vs Ignis for Dominance
Round 1/?
Age: Under 1 Year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Skills: Expert Fighter & Intermediate Intellectual
Specialty:

He was...unaware of the girl that was stalking him. He hadn't expected the child to come at him the way he did. While he had tried his best to remain aware, the mental exhaustion he felt was probably a little too much, because he suddenly felt a sharp pain on his haunch along with the weight of another body. Startled, he whirled around with a snarl. "Ow! What the fuck!?" He shouted as he spotted the familiar pelt of the pastel splotched...Gil's kid!? What the hell was she doing out here?! Great. He had to babysit this one too? Was there no escaping kids anymore? Even for a day!? He kicked out with his back legs, annoyed that neither of his companions had warned him of her approach. They were probably just as exhausted as he was! Oh wait...the bird stayed behind to watch the kids...shit. Twisting his body in an attempt to reach the girl, he aimed to grab her tail or whatever he could reach in an effort to drag him off of her, hoping his bucking and kicking would manage to dislodge the girl from his ass! Ignis vs Calliope for Dominance/spar Round: 1/2 Age: Over 1yr Size: Dire wolf Build: Heavy Offensive Battle Accessory: Skull helmet Defensive Battle Accessory: Black bear cape Companion 2: Wolverine, Male - Battle Mutation 1: Sika deer antlers - Offensive Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter Specialty: Juggernaut Walk ---- "Ignis" ---- "Blödhgarm" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

Her attack was successful! Pressing her jaw down into his skin, she enjoys the taste of warm copper for a moment. Cal's eyes close as she grabs around his leg. The sudden jolting of Ignis as he attempts to swivel and turn and close in on her isn't fruitless. Even as his teeth graze at her skin, she refuses to let go. Didn't he understand that she was enjoying this? Her lips turn up into a bloodied grin as she looks at him from the corner of her eye.

The next time he tries to turn around and grab at her, she lifts a leg and aims to scratch at his face. Take that loser!

Calliope vs Ignis for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: Under 1 Year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Skills: Expert Fighter & Intermediate Intellectual
Specialty:

He snarled and continued to kick as his teeth only managed to graze her. Being a young thing, she was still quite small compared to him but he could see that that would change and she'd grow just as big when she hit adulthood. She wouldn't be able to sneak up as well when that time came, but for now, she had taken advantage of it. She bit down harder, earning another snarl from the male, her foot kicking him in the nose when he tried to reach for her once again. Baring his teeth as he shook his head and felt the scratch well with blood, and her legs wrap around his, he decided that since this was a child, he'd fight the way a child would...this time. He smirked at her for a moment before suddenly dropping down on his haunches. If she didn't move quick, he'd sit right on her! Ignis vs Calliope for Dominance/spar Round: 2/2 Age: Over 1yr Size: Dire wolf Build: Heavy Offensive Battle Accessory: Skull helmet Defensive Battle Accessory: Black bear cape Companion 2: Wolverine, Male - Battle Mutation 1: Sika deer antlers - Offensive Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter Specialty: Juggernaut Walk ---- "Ignis" ---- "Blödhgarm" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

And the winner is...

IGNIS

CALLIOPE must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: IGNIS: Attack Roll: 62 Defense Roll: 36 Agility Roll: 38 Perception Roll: 99 Total: 235 Attack[62] + 85% Bonus[52.70]: 114.70 Defense[36] + 15% Bonus[5.40]: 41.40 Agility[38] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 38.00 Perception[99] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 99.00 Total[293.10] + 25% Bonus[73.28]: 366.38 CALLIOPE: Attack Roll: 85 Defense Roll: 74 Agility Roll: 39 Perception Roll: 33 Total: 231 Attack[85] + 15% Bonus[12.75]: 97.75 Defense[74] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 74.00 Agility[39] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 39.00 Perception[33] + 10% Bonus[3.30]: 36.30 Total[247.05] + 5% Bonus[12.35]: 259.40