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 Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:37 am
Hmm...odd. "Actually, I grew up with Pae'il. Spent all my life until my teen years with them anyway. Took off on my own around that time to make my own way in the world, namely in the wild. Strange considering all the work Takeko did trying to 'tame' me," he mused, not altogether as maliciously as one might think. It was obvious that even after all this time, he still held a special spot for the unique woman who had raised him. Of course, he'd never admit that and he'd probably attack anyone who tried to call him on it.
He tensed at the brief contact, shooting Kika an odd look. Was she asking what he thought she was asking? It was a foreign concept to him, but...at the same time, she did say it was a teaching tool. His eyes darted to her knife and back. So, a fair fight then? Well, who knew what he could learn fighting this new opponent. He was game. Hunting had been going well the past few days, so no worries about energy for now.
"Oh, I can back up my claims, missy," he smirked, rolling his shoulders and dropping into a fighting stance. "Can you?"
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:45 am
Lowering herself to the ground Kika smiles baring her teeth for a moment "I think I can, after all. I did say I have fought felines before." with a light chuckle she watches him for a moment as she rolls her own shoulders. She wasn't really all that worrid, and as long as she wasn't caught by her family she was fine with having some animal fun.
Giving a playful growl she takes a few more steps back, her hair falling into her face so it masked her eyes. Clawing at the ground she growls again before she leaps at him. She was going after his waist, if she took him down that way she knew she could win.
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:01 am
Luckily, Kane was still reasonably upright still; just tensed and ready. Tucking his wings tightly against his back, he dove to the side and rolled, barely missing Kika's lunge. She was fast! He wasn't sure he'd faced any opponents quite as fast as her before...barring some of the nameless things in Dragnid. He hadn't come out of all of those fights completely unharmed either.
Kane halted his roll in a low crouch, all-fours on the ground with one leg extended out to the side. He whirled to keep Kika in sight, analyzing her attack patterns with an expert eye. Watch for the telltale tensing muscles before a lunge and don't let her get a good grip. Easy, right? Yeah, right...
"That the best you can do, girlie?" he taunted, wondering if she were as easy to fluster as some other females.
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:12 am
Hitting the ground she turns rather quickly eyeing him, so he dodge her first attack. Landing on all fours she titls her head slightly as she shook her head "Not really, I have just begun. It fact I'm merely warming up." lifting her hand she motions him to come at her.
She new he was doing the same thing she was, trying to figure out weakness. "How about you? Do you just wait to attack? Or do you just allow peopel to attack you?" she was letting him know right now that he wasn't going to get to her.
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:23 am
Smirking, Kane began slowly circling while keeping a close eye on Kika. Impressive. She hadn't taken the bait like all the other females he had met would have. That earned her quite a few more points in his book.
"Oh, I'm no fool either, my dear," he chuckled, taking on a condescending air. "Though, I'm sure we both know exactly what the other is doing right now, don't we?" Again, that was as close as one would get to a compliment from the feral feline; in fact, an admittance of equality was practically unheard of.
Tail twitching occasionally behind him, his wings shifted with a leathery rustle. He'd have to keep on his toes in this fight, that much was for sure. In fact, he'd have to vary his attacks to adapt to hers, perhaps trying things he had never tried before.
Though, that was the point of this exercise, right? To learn?
Smirking once more, he opted for a test attack, testing her response rather than actually trying to land a blow. Bounding forward suddenly, he took a swipe at her as he passed, retractible claws still hidden.
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:32 am
Dodging the swipe she turns rather quickly shaking her head "Kane hun, if this is how you fight. Then I don't understand how you live." she was chuckling showing him she meant no harm. Kicking at the dirt she sat back for a moment "Although I will admit, your nothing like most felines. By now I would have thier necks." placing her hands down on the ground she sat back on her legs.
It was only for a moment so she could lunge at him again, this time instead of going for his waist she went right for his hands. She decided at this point she would rather be at close combat with him. Far away they were able to study eachother. Upclose she knew it would become alittle harder.
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:43 am
Kane refused to take the bait, only smirking in reply to her taunts. The verbal sparring ontop of the physical was something new for him, though he had to admit...he didn't entirely hate it.
"You canines...you lack finesse..."
That's when he realized what her new target was...
Snarling, he leapt back, trying to pull his hands from her reach. He managed one...but not the other. Instead, when he hit the ground again, he used his momentum to roll backwards, kicking his legs straight out, hoping to take his opponent by surprise and throw her off.
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:00 am
He had fallen right into her trap. Smiling Kika reaches out taking the blunt of the kick only to wrap her hand right around his ankle. Tighten her grip she smiles looking at him as she shakes her head "We may lack finesse, but you lack planning ahead." leaning towards his stomach she bares her teeth as if she was going to bite him.
But instead she just lets him go, not doing anything. Backing away she lays on her back baring her stomach to him. With a smile she lifts her hands over her head before placing them behind her head.
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:34 am
Kane lay motionless on the ground, staring at the forest canopy above in disbelief. Metaphorically drowning in shame, the same thought continued echoing in his mind:
'I lost...to a girl...'
He'd never completely lost a fight in his life. Not even in Dragnid. In the case of those fights, as long as he got out alive, it was a victory. Or at least not a loss. Death was a loss.
In the case of this fight, had it been real, he wouldn't be lying here musing about his self-pity and loathing. He'd be in a wolf's stomach. Well...a wolf that looked an awful lot like a Pae'il.
'I...lost? I can't believe I actually lost...'
He was so thrown that he had no idea what to do next. He certainly had no words to say; impressive considering his vocabulary, though he rarely used it. His eyes darted towards Kika's form nearby. He made no other movement.
Perhaps it was a momentary loss of sanity due to the shock of losing. Perhaps it was an unexpected side-effect of being included in typical canine behavior rather than his own feline.
Perhaps he'd never know what prompted him or why he did it.
Whatever it was, Kane suddenly tensed and rolled, pushing off the ground simultaneously to pounce on Kika's exposed stomach.
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:38 am
Being caught off gaurd completely Kika didn't have a chance to react or move. Feeling the weight of Kane hit her with force she yelps as the air is knocked from her body. Coughing she whimpers as she looks up at Kane confused.
She was trying to figure out what she had done wrong. Trying to breathe she couldn't speak, all she could do was whimper as she attempted to get free. At this point she wasn't sure what to think.
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:48 am
Kane smirked, covering for a strange, foreign feeling he didn't know how to deal with. It was like...a sick feeling, like he'd eaten something that didn't quite agree with his stomach. Weird. He hadn't meant to hit her quite that hard; he thought she could take it afterall. Of course, he also didn't apologize for anything, and he wasn't about to start now.
"You should know," he scolded, "You never leave a dangerous foe in a position to fight back."
Granted, he had technically lost. He should have accepted defeat, but he just couldn't do that. His pride wouldn't let him. Maybe it was cheating...
Perhaps, Kika would be observant enough to notice an odd spark in Kane's slitted eyes, but since she hadn't been around him long, she may not realize just how out-of-place it was. That spark hadn't been seen in the feral feline's eyes in months upon months...if ever at all.
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:37 pm
Coughing slightly Kika growls as she makes a face at Kane. She couldn't believe he just attacked her, after he lost. Laying her head back on the ground she just looks up at his face "Alright you win, if that will fix your pride. I understand how it feels, you hate not winning." closing her eyes she moves only to wince slightly.
She wasn't use to being on her back for one, and too having this much weight on top of her. Opening her eyes she attempts to move then shakes her head "Um Kane, could you let me up please? This is not the best of feelings."
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:05 am
Kane's rapidly twitching tail suddenly stilled and drooped. The only outward sign of his sudden mood shift. That hadn't been exactly the response he'd been expecting. Or hoping for at least.
"Err...yeah," he muttered, swiftly moving to the side. He crawled away on all-fours, sitting down and huddling over like a scolded puppy....err...kitten? His tail dragged in the dust and he looked off into the forest, refusing to look back at Kika for now. Just when he thought he was starting to understand this 'canine' thing with 'play-training,' he'd apparently gone and screwed things up.
To hell with it. Life was simpler when he was on his own and not playing stupid canine games. His glare hardened, resolution set. This was ridiculous! Why had he wasted his time and evergy here? He lived, hunted, and ate alone. There was no need to change that. He'd never even thought of changing that. He should have left the moment Kika admitted that she wasn't here to take his land or prey.
Tail twitching once more, with a different type of energy this time, he was practically growling as these thoughts circled and grew in his mind. He was acting like a fool. What the hell was wrong with him? He needed to get out of here before he did anything else asinine.
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:11 am
The moment she knew he wasn't looking Kika' tackled him. Growling she nips at his neck before she chuckles just sitting their on his stomach. Looking down at him she smiles "Don't you know its bad to even give into your prey?" shaking her head she leans close then licks at his nose "You Kane are far to much fun."
Sitting back up she cross her arms just watching him. The playful look still in her eyes. She was hoping he knew she was still playing with him, afterall it took more then a mere tackle to really hurt her.
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:33 am
Kane swore his eye twitched.
So much for leaving.
What was with this crazy chick? One minute, she wanted to play, then she was almost pouting, and now playing again? And acting so cocky...that was his thing, dammit!
Visibly cringing as she licked him, he eyed her oddly. That's it...wolves were weird. That much was obvious.
"You play dirty," he commented, eyebrow raised. Slowly, he checked to make sure his arms were still free before suddenly grabbing her by the waist and throwing his weight to the side. She was good, but he still had the greater weight advantage.
Allowing himself a brief smirk, he growled, "So do I..."
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