Heron Lake Plateau Sick Like [M]e

He had known it would come down to this, but that didn't mean he liked it. He had never wanted to harm Vex - perhaps part of him still loved her, or lusted for her, he really didn't know the difference. Either way, when she struck out at his face, he grimaced but did not strike. Not until she told him to fight, or die. "Why can't you just let go?" he snarled in desperation as they circled each other. Instead of a response, Vex launched another attack, but he was prepared this time. As her jaws aimed to snap down on him, he reared up, planning to use his weight to pin her. She missed, but he didn't, and the two were locked together as teeth and claws tried to find better purchase.