Blackbeak Bluff iqsuk

kanuux let her writhe beneath his paw, unmoved by the little growls or the frantic thrum of her tail. the nip to his toe earned only a rough huff from him— just the sound of a larger beast tolerating something small and foolish.

when she kicked at him, he pressed his paw down harder, pinning her shoulder this time instead of her head. still never enough to hurt. enough to remind.

she twisted again; he shifted with her, weight following her movements with lazy precision, as if he were holding down a seal pup instead of a yearling girl.

then, just to see what she’d do, kanuux lifted his paw and shoved her once, rolling her onto her side with a heavy, deliberate swipe.

letting her try again.