Redtail Rise the gods give

his strike hits but he is shoved back and masquerade is quick to leap out of the way. claws dig into the dirt, chest rising and falling as he is filled with the burn to rush forth again. it is only the words that stop him; that temper this instinct.

he'd given away his attack. it reminds him of hunting with father.

how he'd done the same thing with the mice.

bobcat's shoulders steel as he considers masq's many words. masq takes defensive, letting him be offensive.

this time, bobcat is thoughtful of his move. he takes his time. he dives straight at her, only veering off at last second towards her right leg.