Overture Downs Burning Off Some Steam

Ezekiel's maneuver was successful, and he got Howl off. The grey male's strategy was to wind the other, then get him down when he was trying to catch his breath. Howl was looking pretty tired, but he was a strong male. Ezekiel couldn't just plow him over and win. He had to think. This time he waited for Howl to make his next move, and he took up more of a defensive stance. Howl lunged forwards, and Ezekiel braced for the hit. He came in contact with the inside of Ezekiel's shoulder, and Ezekiel felt himself sliding backwards some.

That attack took a lot out of him, but he had reserved enough energy to do what he planned. With Howl's head below his own, Ezekiel reared up on his hind legs and came down with all his weight onto Howl's shoulders. He reached for Howl's scruff, hoping that his weight would buckle the male to the ground, and that his teeth would keep him there.