The brute approached the battlegrounds, anticipation roiling in his veins. His powerful frame moved with a predatory grace, each step bringing him further into the bloodied grounds. The moonlight glinted off his sleek, dark fur and scars, casting an eerie glow over his hulking musculature.

With a low, resonant howl, Caedes brought forth his challenge. His lips curled upward in a snarl, fangs bared in frustration.

He wanted a fight. He needed a fight. He didn’t care who, or why. His eyes blazed with a mix of anger and desperation, a fierce light shining through the green. His mind reeled with the remnants of pain and grief, and his body demanded action to sate the dreadful void in his soul. Every muscle tensed, his claws digging into the ground, leaving deep grooves in the dirt. The anticipation of the imminent clash sent shivers down his spine, his breath quickening as he braced himself for the release he craved.

"speaking"

Come down, come down sweet reverence

The heat of summer pushed her northward for a little vacation in the cooler weather. Although she was built more for the hot and humid summers of the Auster even Jynn needed a vacation now and then. Of course, she didn't want to do her pack wrong and just mess around the whole time. There were skills to sharpen. Her focus had been on hunting and serving as a provider for her new home but now it was time to shift to fighting. She was a ranked fighter among Tojo and would likely need to assist with training the pups. If she was to do than then she needed to increase her skills.

After night fall, with the moonlight shining on her back she headed to the battlefield in search of an opponent. A low howl calling for an opponent caught her attention. Her ears swiveled and she dove toward the sound, arriving to see a large, muscular man. He held himself like an experienced warrior, a dangerous wolf. Jynn almost instinctively knew not to mess around to much with this man. Still, she was an amiable creature and offered him a soft smile and nod of greeting before setting her defenses. "I'm ready when you are, big guy."

As the sound of paws approached, his green eyes flickered with a mix of analysis and stoic anticipation. The arrival of the newcomer, a not-wolf with a confident stride, did not go unnoticed. Her soft smile and nod of greeting were overlooked in favor of taking in her features. She was wolf-like, but she was almost on stilts; still dwarfed by him nonetheless.

His sizing her up went by quickly, noting the blend of amiability and readiness in her stance. She was no stranger to combat, that much was clear. Her words echoed in his mind, a challenge wrapped in a friendly demeanor. Caedes's lips curled into a predatory grin, his fangs glinting in the moonlight. A deep, resonant growl that seemed to vibrate through the air was his only response. He did not want to talk.

He moved with a grace unnatural for a creature his size, each step deliberate and powerful. His muscles rippled beneath his sleek, dark fur as he began to circle her, eyes locked onto her every move. The battlefield felt alive with the promise of conflict, the air thick with tension. He wanted her to make the first move.

"speaking"