Caniri's muscles were taunt and thrummed with a deep energy that resonated to his bones. If there was one thing he knew, it was fighting. He had been trained in the arts of battle since he could walk. His father had been a ruthless teacher. He had also been grilled in strategy, so much so, that he could think of solutions at a moments notice, no matter the obstacle. He registered Miro's response slowly. He was jesting with him, a sort of verbal joust. It was a game. It was supposed to be fun. He wanted to be able to enjoy the company and get lost in the lightheartedness of it all, but his body was screaming at him. This was a battle, and he had a female to protect. His opponent had responded to the challenge, so he needed to fight and show no mercy. Some deep rudimentary instincts were at play here and they were fighting tooth and claw for perchase. They refused to be bullied into submission.
Maugre the friendly banter and being in a play bow, Caniri felt his lip begining to twitch and a growl was trying to force its way from his throat.
That's when Penny spoke. She seemed nervous, they way she kept shifting back and forth and from foot to foot. Although that could also have to do with the excitement and energy that tinged the air. She was fulfilling the role of princess very well. At the moment she was demanding that they fight a certain way. What she was proposing was preposterous and would make them look absolutely ridiculous. Caniri was happy to oblige. She seemed to know exactly what to do in order to diffuse the situation. He found that as he listened to her heavy, southern drawl that he was calming and his nerves were relaxing. It was a game, and she had made it impossible to think of it as anything else. Penny had managed to bury his instincts, giving his playful side free roam. The next thing he knew she had begun counting.
He let out a bark of laughter, before turning and grabbing his tail with his jaws. He bent his knees slightly, lowering his center of gravity nearer to the ground. By holding his tail, it allowed him to focus on one point. This kept the dizziness to a minimum and it also helped him keep his balance. He began to turn. Round, round, round, round. Penny had said to go fast. Well, he was going as fast as he possibly could. He found himself laughing, despite having a tail in his mouth. His adrenaline had begun to morph into joy. He could feel it bubbling through his veins. This was fun! He couldn't remember the last time he had had any real fun. He wished Lani were there. She would have enjoyed this. He shook off the dreary thoughts and focused on the present. He wondered how Miro was doing, but he was too busy spinning to look. He would have to wait for Penny to finish counting first.
(This post was last modified: Nov 16, 2013, 06:18 AM by Caniri.)