Qeya River kinnaktuk

kivaluk reels back when her chin smacks into his nose. for a moment, he's stunned having been so confident and sure in his attack. he plops on his butt for a second, blinking before gathering himself; not as quickly as he'd have liked. he gives his head a soft shake, nose still smarting though the needly shock was beginning to fade.

at her goading he pushes himself back to his feet, steels his shoulders, studying her again and tries again, this time darting low in an effort to snap at one of her front legs.