Raven's Watch ix tulugak

Kigipigak had let his tail flap as the sign of defeat and expected a prompt end to the spar - he was not let up immediately and fought against the pin the longer it lasted; but finally, Stjornuati released him. 

As the boy rose he felt warm with frustration for the loss. His ears rang with Stjor's commentary. Kigipigak shook tension from his shoulders and pawed the ground, scoring it with blunt claws almost as a bull elk might during the rut. 

Once the agitation died and Stjornuati invited him down the cliffside, Kigipigak huffed, then followed in forlorn silence.