Ankyra Sound if you ain't locked it down by now [challenge]

The woman heeded his call after a short time; he appreciated the haste, especially since he knew she had kids. The polite punctuality would make it a little harder to kick her ass, but he'd do so, anyway. No sense in backing down now--the call had been made.

Your rank, Verx said simply, lifting his head and tail to peer down at her. She was a good-sized female, but he was massive, and he'd use that to full advantage. I want it. So you can give it to me right now and we'll be chill, or we'll fight for it and be less chill. Either way. . .I'm gonna take it.

His lips curled in an almost imperceptible snarl, blue-silver fire in his eyes.

And he took it. Like pushing a Staples button. . .