Redsand Canyon ornatus

Inside her head the gears were turning, clicking. She was trying to piece every new tidbit of information together and learn from it, when corrected. Her speed, was noted. Advised not to depend on. Making a low sound of affirmation, she nodded firmly at this.

Her teeth had grazed his leg. However, she had not anticipated him spinning around with her so swiftly. That was her error, she learned. He swung his bulk at her, careening his side against her flank. She cried out, stumbling. To her credit, she did manage to keep her footing. 

The tiny flame within her began to spark and grow. She tried something, unsure of the payoff. While he was close, she swung her jaws at his shoulder, to bite down. Not wanting to take a second blow, she stepped back, turning her body out of line with his.