The Sunspire snake eater

Germanicus went high, and so Veteran lowered his body into a crouch. He turned his muzzle over his lowered shoulder to meet Germanicus's motion, instinctively knowing his weapon ought always point toward his enemy. His legs propelled his lowered body in a bit of a skittering motion as he pulled his hindquarters out of harm's ways and readjusted himself to face his aggressor. 

His jaws would meet Germanicus's again if the man lashed out. If Germanicus did not immediately attack again, Veteran would make another attempt at a gambit, closing the distance between himself and the Mereo man by swinging his body sideways into Germanicus's.