Swiftcurrent Creek but anything is preferable to the pain

Aventus scrambled to his feet in the space left by Merrick and was given only a split second to steady himself while Merrick paced before the dragon drove forth again.

Aventus didn't hesitate this time, throwing his head lower and cutting toward the side of his sire's face. This time he went for Merrick's blind side, utilizing his understanding of weaknesses. He would catch Merrick's teeth in the process, but he hoped to exchange blow for blow, throwing his thin shoulder forward to try to force a buffer in the process. He was not the sort of fighter to dart in and out unless he was fighting as part of a pair or trio.

One on one, Aventus was inclined to greet violence with violence, never backing down.