Whitefish River Against the Rising Tide

It seemed as if she had miscalculated, for Hiero was also quick on his feet. The wide target she was hoping for narrowed as the painted man crouched making her hit less sturdy for her footing and as a result she was shoved back in the moment of vulnerability. Ira stumbled, her paws slipping on the sand as she attempted to rebalance herself. If Hiero was fast enough he would easily be able to knock her over before she had the proper chance to recover. Nevertheless, she would attempt to brace herself for the next blow and retaliate with a counter-attack.