The will to succeed was present, this much she could tell, but it was also apparent that her partner’s technique was lacking. The Alpha made a note of his retaliation, though not in the negative. Rather she paid attention to his angle as fast as she was able without jeopardizing her own footing in turn.
Feeling him push against her, she cantered back and quickly but with a slight teetering to her stance as she tried to keep herself upright. Instead of continuing the motion, she squared her paws and uttered a sound bark for his attention, calling a pause to their spar to address what she had noticed. “You are large,” she stated pointedly but without malice. “But quick. Why do you not use your size to the advantage? Smaller creatures require more care, but larger enemies like us can be downed with precise strikes. You know this,” she assured him. “And with practice you will be reminded. Look at me; what is vulnerable on me that you can reach?” |