Her teeth pulled onto the side of his scruff, digging in just enough to make her point that she had him solidly. She remained firm as he rolled onto his side, avoiding his legs skillfully. @Aponi and @Kyna had been teaching the girl or perhaps roughhousing with the other Bend pups had taught her how to hold her own.

At his exclamation, she released him. Her grin was broad and Serach mirrored it right back. At her chiding, his ears flattened against his head shamefully, although his amusement could not be stifled completely as shown by his wagging tail. "Oh yeah?" He barked at her as she challenged him to a race. She had a headstart, and was chased on by Serach's playful barks as he scrambled off his side, onto his stomach, and finally up onto his feet.

Chasing after her, his longer legs played to his advantage. Despite her headstart, he caught up to her just before she reached the rocks. Playfully nipping at her hindquarters, he woofed to announce his achievement before he came to a stop. "Nice try, Lila," he yipped as he panted beside her. "You're awfully fast though. And a pretty good spar partner. Have you been practicing?"