Bramblepoint cranky curmudgeon

Met with both a mirrored pose and a challenge, Rannoch rose with a quirked brow as a smile spread across his jowls. He was always up for a good challenge, and he knew if anyone were to provide a challenge it would be Cypress. Nodding, Rannoch agreed to the terms that had been laid out, seeing that they were fair. Though Cypress had the advantage with speed, the Alpha would do his best to bring the heat. 

He had positioned himself alongside Cypress, poised to strike once the countdown occurred. In unison, the men pounced at Cypress' proclamation of the race, giving it their best as they sought the nearby treeline. By the time that they both cleared the finish line, it was evident that Cypress won and in his loss, Rannoch rose to the occasion to bump shoulders with his raven-haired sibling. "Let's get going back," murmured Rannoch once he pulled away from his brother, realizing just how late had gotten since they had begun playing. With that, the brothers made their way back to where the others had settled and Rannoch, as happy as ever, felt rejuvenated by their quick excursion. It was good to play with Cypress as they had as children and Rannoch were glad that they were back in each other's lives.