Two Rivers Isle Tag, you're it

He released her gently as she retreated, careful not to snag her ear in the process and landed his forepaws back on solid ground. Flanks heaving and his breath long and deep, he reached forward, his nostrils flaring as he scanned her shoulders to see the many scratches that peppered her pale fur. With a concerned chuff, he reclined back onto his haunches to regain his energy, his chest throbbing slightly as he let a ghost of a smile tug at the corners of his mouth.

Ears pricked in interest, he listened intently as Aeronwyn spoke, her praise causing his faint smile to grow into a wolfish grin as she congratulated him for his choice of action. "You're right in saying it wasted energy," he voiced in a breathless chatter, "I should've known better." He flicked his tail in amusement as he let Aeronwyn finish the rest of her speech. Rising to his paws, he tilted his head to the side as the silver wraith performed the action, her movements sleek and controlled yet charged with a powerful muscular force. Shink doubted he'd be able to match her standards yet he attempted it anyway, bucking up onto his hind legs and lashing out his forelegs. Since performing the previous variation, he found this one quite a bit easier and performed it rather smoothly albeit with a slight stumble. His paws hit the ground and his muscles ached yet he returned to a sitting position, his eyes full of admiration as his gaze travelled back to her silvery figure. "If you're up to another practice spar, would you mind having one?" he offered briefly. Of course, it would be quick yet he wanted to see if he had improved since the beginning. "I'd love to practice all that I've learned so far, see if I've made any improvement.".