Redtail Rise blood born

He had accepted her placement as Wealda, so Redd felt little need to maintain insecure posturing.  This was no challenge to her title, but a challenge instead of his stamina.  He had given in quickly, but was it out of lack of interest or simple necessity?

He quickly proved that he could have fought, had he wished.  Redd was not seeking to force submission this time, but she did try to keep on her feet.  Tulimaq was surprisingly quick and fought the same way she did.  He used strategy to lead her a direction, then subverted this, claiming the advantage of the situation.

She noticed his plan a moment too late, and before she could adjust for it, she was bowled over into the snow.  Immediately she tucked her head to guard her neck, her jaws opening to reveal a threatening gleam of teeth.  Her eyes, however, burned with appreciative respect.  It was clear why Avicus had valued his strength.