Ouroboros Spine Refund

The small, limber canine bobbed eagerly on her toe-tips. She could tell the guardian was warming up to her- she just knew it. When she was issued a challenge her smile spread from one cheekbone to the next. "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!" Cheered the sprite on an inhaled breath. Keep up? She could do that. 

She was already in motion when Shikoba breezed past her, and she bucked like a spring filly, eager to sprint. The trot was too slow for her, so she moved forward, bringing her shoulder as close as she possibly could to Shikoba's flank. She was a willing shadow, watching the bunch and flex of the woman's shoulder so she could time her own steps, moving pace for pace with her despite any differences in their conformation. She was nimblefooted and spry, and would not knock elbows or heels with the one she sought to impress. 

Eager to prove herself, she barked, begging her companion to try and shake her from her hip with a burst of speed- but Skeetch would be ready to follow as soon as she made a move.