Noctisardor Bypass does my memory linger and flood the room for you?

Grub knew the word "play," especially when paired with a demonstration. She shook her head at him, then stilled when the sight of the older pup bowing before her began tickling her predatory instincts all over again. Suddenly, her small body went rigid, her tail thrust out like a poker. With no other warning whatsoever, she sprang, throwing the entirety of her body weight (which wasn't much) at his face.