Moonspear there's a freedom that everyone deserves

his lunge was clean, but the slope moreso -- he found too late the reason hydra had not sought vantage above. his paw, once weight bearing, went SLIP!!

and his momentum down --

his teeth clasp naught but fur, clicking shut -- as hydra, looming shadow, turned upon him.

her teeth drove for his pelt and met his hide with a sharpness. driven into the snow by his own drive, arcturus attempted to push back and found the ledge unforgiving; with only his front legs on secure ground, he slipped as he turned around to face his tormentor.

his recovery was slow, no doubt giving hydra ample time to assemble a second assault -- with a grunt arcturus tried to jawspar, but it was likely seconds too late.