a conundrum [aw]

Skoll Haskel · 11-18-2011, 12:55 AM

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The female caved under his blow—or at least was knocked a step backwards. She managed to shake him away slightly, her teeth nipping at his soft fur with a growl that he reciprocated. As soon as she hit the ground, however, he was unable to keep his weak hold. He panted, green eyes watching her intently, and he waggled his tail tiredly as she play-bowed again.

Her taunt was enough to send another growl from his jaws, but Skoll was bowled over by the swat of her black paw. He managed to regain balance surprisingly quickly and leaped right at her face, trying to bite her ear and smack her nose with his paws to deter her from biting him back. His movements were slightly more sluggish than at the beginning of their story-game, as this was more energy than he’d unleashed in quite a while. The Prince was getting exhausted, but he wouldn’t let an enemy go undefeated if he could help it.

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Terra · 11-18-2011, 01:08 AM

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OOC Puppy so cute!

Terra noticed Skoll was slowing down, but still managed to jerk back. Blunt paws whacked her nose as the puppy fell back down, leaving Terra to nose him gently. The pup was energetic, but still young. She didn't want to completely wear him out. That would leave her stuck watching the pup with nothing to do!

Skoll was stubborn, but she wasn't about to surrender, even if it was a game. Maybe Terra was completely tactless with children, but she never gave in if she didn't have to. Gently she pushed Skoll onto his back before posing above him, a clear sign of dominance. Backing up Terra laid down, tired of the game. Taking a nap was actually sounding good, even if she wasn't as exhausted as him.

Skoll Haskel · 11-18-2011, 01:24 AM

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Puppy can be a little brat too. xD

A cold nose pushed into his belly as he batted at her face, and Skoll was nudged into a seated position. He growled still, though the sound had grown clearly exhausted and was barely audible.

The last nudge sent him on his back, where he wriggled before locking gazes with the female, who was demonstrating her dominance. There was a flicker of anger and defiance in him at that, and the blonde pup rolled back onto his stomach once she’d settled down, clearly tired from their game like he was. He took this opportunity to let out one sharp yip and flaunt his golden tail up over his back like an alpha.

Skoll was definitely a dominant puppy—quick to test the boundaries of tolerance with adults, as well. He understood his place underneath his parents, but even with Terra, the urge to prove his strength overwhelmed any common sense. This female could break his neck if she wanted to, and yet he kept his ears and tail erect, a wordless display. A sharp nip of discipline or an explanation would probably cause him to back down and understand the consequences of his actions, but until then, he stared proudly but tiredly at his pack mate.

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Terra · 11-18-2011, 01:35 AM

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OOC

Terra glanced up as the puppy posed. Now this wouldn't do. She had no problems with dominance, but one needed to know how to use it. You're doing it wrong. Swiftly Terra reared up, pinning the puppy down in one fluid movement. She stood there, tail erect, before backing off of him. Never display dominance unless you can win. That bit was important. Being dominant in the wrong situation could kill. If one had weakness they would be attacked to prove they had gone above their place.

She stood firmly, looking at the pup. Her tail and ears never wavered, a silent demand for him to willingly submit. He was a pup, so Terra wouldn't harm him, but Skoll needed to show that he understood. She was stronger than him, and even though that wouldn't last long, he needed to know how to do it. Besides, you'll be ready to back that up soon enough. In the meantime, watch and learn for how people use them. Though I suggest not following me. Terra grinned down at the pup. I don't always submit properly.

Skoll Haskel · 11-18-2011, 01:45 AM

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This is my last post. You can either post once more or go ahead and asked for it to be archived. Smile Thanks for threading with him.

Terra said that he was doing it wrong—and Skoll managed to cock his head in confusion before she moved quick as a viper, pinning him down to the ground. He let out a weak, surprised yelp then stared at her. That hurt, was the thought his mind managed to form, but his body wasn’t really that shaken by it. Perhaps it was his pride, slowly developing in the puppy. He continued to stare at her silently until she withdrew her paws.

The blonde boy rolled over onto his belly again, staring at her sullenly now. Both of them were pigheaded, it seemed, and the pup hadn’t quite learned fear yet. However, he managed to lower his ears and tail, and while he didn’t roll around flashing his belly at her and whimpering, it was enough for him and all that she would get. Keeping his green eyes away from hers cautiously, wolf instincts taking over, he remained quiet.
Her last words gave him some hope, and he made a mental note that he’d want to beat her up when he was bigger—not seriously, of course, but the challenge was there. It might soon be lost among his other puppy thoughts, but Skoll made the vow the best a two-month-old could.

And so he nodded, innocent-faced, before yawning loudly. “Sleep,” he said, glancing across at where he lived. It was quite a long crawl—one he didn’t think he would be able to walk after all the exercise he’d gone through. “Ball,” came another clipped word, and groggily he wandered over to his until-then-forgotten toy, picking it up in his mouth then gazing at Terra. Vaguely he wondered if she’d carry him into his home, or if she’d sit with him until his mother or big brother came to collect him.

He’d learned a lot today—both about humans, whether or not the story was completely true, and dominance. The latter would soon be tested once again, for he wasn’t a child to accept facts blindly, but his sore body and pride would hold him off from this challenge for another few days at the least.

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Terra · 11-18-2011, 02:05 AM

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OOC It was fun!

Terra smiled down at the pup, dropping her dominant display. She watched as he sleepily collected his ball, ready to settle down. Terra had done well for babysitting a puppy for the first time. She felt like she'd actually taught him something fairly valuable, and hadn't gotten into any trouble. Well, not for the past hour or so at least. Cheerfully she scooped him up, heading back to the house where Liam and his family lived.

Quietly Terra nudged the door open. Skoll was practically asleep in her mouth as she placed him next to his brother. For a moment she watched to make sure he was settled in before stepping back out. She felt a little worn, but otherwise quite good. Smiling to herself Terra stepped outside. Now what kind of trouble can I find now?

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