Ouroboros Spine digitalis horridus

shikoba has not felt an adrenaline rush quite like this one in a long time, along with a sense of frustration and bitterness. in an attempt to be kind and understanding, she is taken advantage of. yet, she does not blame nuak for choosing to not comply; she blames herself for trying to help the boy when he is in no position to be offered nice things. she is weaker and is softer than she was in her younger days, that is the problem.

every time shikoba feels her teeth make contact with flesh, she can feel her pace quicken as her intentions grow darker and darker. if she is cruel, she may bite to tear something of his. but perhaps that path is below the one shikoba walks on. she has already let the boy disgrace her once in battle, but she will not allow him to do so again. instead, her nips are enough to send him the message that if he doesn't keep up this quick pace, he may meet his end.

thankfully for the young boy, he has made it back into his chamber. shikoba slows as she nears the entrance and she sees how nuak pushes himself against the back rock. she is now halfway through the entrance, but is still in her stance. her heavy breaths soon return to normal quickly, thanks to her daily patrols keeping her in shape.

she takes a threatening step forward with her hackles and tail raised as the low rumble of a growl escapes her throat. a very clear sign that she is not happy with him running off on her, even if it is back in his tomb. should he remain on her good side and stay submissive and obedient, then shikoba may leave him alone to guard the entrance. if not, then it won't be just his shoulder that bleeds.