Swiftcurrent Creek as the stars fall

Her statement was all he needed. Lifting himself, Scimitar gave his pelt a quick shake before steadying himself, his eyes studying her quietly. "Let's see, then," he murmured before giving a nod. There was nothing challenging in his tone -- Falwasi was a more loyal member to the Creek, and given the tensions the Creek had with their various neighbours, he wanted to see her skill for himself.

That, and her certainly wanted to test himself as well. He had quite a bit to improve on, and the simple fact that Shadow had been a formidable opponent only encouraged him to improve himself. The next time he and the sardonic male came to blows, he wanted to make it count.