Duskfire Glacier Piusik

heda stood back, panting. she watched as issoratuyok's muzzle lowered over his throat. stepping away several feet, she attempted to mimic him. the girl's hackles stood out wildly, bristling. his dark eyes were watchful.
heda inhaled, exhaled, set her gaze on him. she dashed forward again.
this time her young teeth snapped for his shoulder. it was higher than her, for now; she had to reach up, steadying her weight on spindly hindquarters.
she growled again, and fiercely, tail revolving behind her questing body.