[Training] Molten Work

sah Laughter filled the Attuned bond at Maea's display, even if she lacked the ability to hear it. Sah jumped to the side to avoid her blow, and the tigress just barely grazed the fyrhund's shoulder. Before she could return to all four paws, he hopped forward, rearing up just enough to try and headbutt his rocky head into her chest. He did his best to aim high enough to avoid knocking the wind out of her, but low enough not to hit her neck. The hybrid was thoroughly enjoying himself now. The playful spar had been exactly the kind of distraction he'd needed with how stressful the past few weeks had been. He was thankful that Maea was willing to indulge him.

Maea

What you're given, what you live in
Darling, it finds a way to live in you

He was quick, and this time Maea was out of luck. The headbutt connected just high enough on her shoulder that it overthrew her balance. Down she went in a sprawl of limbs, only to roll over onto her other side with a flick of the striped tail.

It twitched testily for a moment, as she contemplated retaliation. Then a yawn overtook her, opening the jaws wide enough for her full array of impressive teeth to show. Blinking slowly at Sah, the tigress twisted around on the ground and swatted the air between them in a half playful, half lazy manner; if he wanted to keep playing he'd have to come closer. And maybe be prepared for an impromptu nap in the middle of a wrestle.

Not a bad prospect, in her mind, and it was a nice way to idle away the afternoon. By the time both of them had tired themselves out the sun would be close to setting, and the goodbyes were said in amicable silence. Some things really needed no words to be conveyed.

[FIN]

And your heart, love, has such darkness
I feel it in the corners of the room