Permafrost Hollows savakti

She bore across his path and reached for him, and Kigipigak moved away to protect his shoulder, only to leave himself glaringly open as she lunged again, this time meeting him at an odd angle.

It was not enough to so much as wind him, but the voracity of the attack did surprise Kigipigak. He wheeled around and snapped his teeth nearer to Heda then, goading her for more.