the darkest nights produce the brightest stars
Thick fur makes a wonderful handhold, luxurious and warm and soft to the touch. It is also a serious downside of being Attuned, because it gives her opponents something to cling to. In the wild it would matter less: the skin of her neck is folded and ruffed, allowing teeth to ineffectively puncture fat.
But when your opponent is a human intent upon riding you, well, then the game is different.
Alarmed and taken aback by this sudden change in situation, Amalia reacts on instinct. The hair on he neck shifts and changes, igniting in a blush of lilac and silver. It is a harmless fire, intending to surprise rather than injure; and at the same time the rest of her follows suit, rising up onto slender legs until Amun is riding astride a qilin, rather than a leopardess.
But when your opponent is a human intent upon riding you, well, then the game is different.
Alarmed and taken aback by this sudden change in situation, Amalia reacts on instinct. The hair on he neck shifts and changes, igniting in a blush of lilac and silver. It is a harmless fire, intending to surprise rather than injure; and at the same time the rest of her follows suit, rising up onto slender legs until Amun is riding astride a qilin, rather than a leopardess.
