I guess that I don't need that

Pump had no intention of playing a game of chase with this little, insolent mongrel. He thought himself of being very smart and cunning, but in truth - he simply annoyed her more by the second. It was clear from the beginning that their relationship was not going to be a good one and the wolf-dog was sure that there would be a day, when she will be able to challenge and fight him and push him to his stiff knees eventually.

Until then...

She sat down and looked at the small kid thoughtfully. "You do know that Jinx's name is the only for deterring me from snapping your spine in two?" she asked. "Other than that - you are a pup just like any other. At the bottom of the tiers, a toerag to be stepped on."