Moonspear Outsider

moriko was ahead of him in light strides, and then soon underfoot. in surprise the moonspearian faltered, fearful moriko had been trampled underfoot. 

yet she appeared to place herself in harm’s way deliberately; that momentary pause was enough lost focus on arcturus’ behalf that the doe escaped his teeth, and delivered a ruthless cowkick to his head. 

stunned, he staggered forwards with adrenaline pounding heavily in his skull. his heartbeat could be felt resonating thickly in his temples; blinking back the concussed feeling, arcturus tried to keep up — but couldn’t.