Hushed Willows No place like home for the holidays

He was a little surprised when she used teeth only because he'd glossed right over that detail and hadn't mentioned it they should  or not. Still, it caused him to dart further away, nimble legs shifting even as he kept his eyes on her. The move to topple him and throw him off course wasn't a bad idea and his feet did get caught up, stumbling a bit. He had the upper hand though, at least knowing the terrain and having the higher ground so to say. Stark managed to get a holding before she slammed into him but it did end up knocking him down a bit. It'd been a long time since he'd properly sparred with anyone, and the thrumming in his veins promised he approved and was enjoying it.

It seemed she was just as tangled up as he was, the dark male moving to land his bulk over hers, even if it was temporary. There was no way he'd relent to let a stranger best him on his borders after all. If he managed to pin her, even briefly, Stark already knew his course of action. Either way she'd impressed him with her nerve, he was willing to extend a home in the Keep for her.