Bramblepoint cranky curmudgeon

Cypress had achieved just as he had intended. Rannoch was easily shaken off at the first indication of whiplash. With a playful growl, he stumbled back a step or so to distance himself from Cypress so that he could formulate his next move the keep the momentum of their game going. Once space had been granted, Rannoch slid his torso to the ground and wriggled his rear, looking to the lantern-eyed sibling with a rough grin, as if challenging the other to come and get him.