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

She made impact and scrabbled as if trying to find purchase against the uneven planes of his face. Between this and his playful swipe, she went tumbling backward, landing on her left hip with a quiet oof sound. Grub sat there a few beats, considering attacking again, but was suddenly distracted when something buzzed in her ear.

Grub rapidly shook her head, which got rid of the noise directly in her ear. But a moment later, she felt something grazing her neck, barely discernible. Before she could possibly consider reaching up a hind leg to scratch at the tickle, there came a stinging sensation. It startled her so badly that she abruptly darted to her feet and made a beeline (ironic...) back toward the den.

Feel free to follow and/or intercept. :D