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Gahiji was in a bit of a mood. It hadn't been all that terribly long since the issues with the Dretch had first started to arise, not that long since he'd been forced to stay at home or travel in a group, and already he was finding it grating. He liked to travel alone, liked to hunt down great beasts, and enjoyed the thrill of killing them and making them into food and armor. Being stuck at home like this was slowing down his progress... not to mention that traveling in groups tended to cause creatures to flee due to noise. Those he started to hang out with were awful when it came to being quiet for even a moment.

Giving a grumbling sound he rolled onto his back in the warm sand, glaring at the world that was currently upside down in his vision. He could go meet up with them in town, could go after something, and hope the noise didn't scare his quarry off. He could, but he really didn't want to. Of course just as he was ready to stay right where he was all day he heard one of his guardians calling out to him to stop acting like a beast, quit rolling around in the sand, and go to the village to 'play with his friends' as they called it.

Grabbing up his mask first he put it on, then scooped up his yaotl fang spear, before he headed toward the village. Fine, fine... he'd go the village, he'd try to find something to do, but no promises that he'd have fun. A thought that seemed to fizzled away into nothing as he spotted a man with golden hair and a rather gnarly looking shield. Eyes going a bit wide he immediately squatted down, pulled his mask down into place, and set to stalking along after the warrior, his pink eyes filling with a very keen interest.

He was a big one, wasn't he? Taller then Gahiji if he had to make a guess at it, wider too. He was one of those sorts that had a lot of muscle while Gahiji tended to rely on agility and striking in just the right places. It would definitely be an interesting fight he thought to himself as he continued to creep forward toward the man. There was just something about this one that had his heart thudding... likely the vibe he gave off. He was a warrior and a skilled one, something that made him want this fight all that much more.

After he got to what he felt was a good distance from the other man he shifted his position and rushed forward toward him. He'd go for his exposed legs first with the haft of his spear, to see if he could topple him like a tree, and then he'd see what he wanted to do from there. It all depended on if he could knock him over, what way he fell, how he reacted. It was all up in the air at the moment and that just made it much more exciting for Gahiji who was currently high on adrenaline as he charged in.

Gahiji's eyes went wide behind the mask he wore as the one that he attacked fell over but was able to get himself back to his feet through a rather impressive roll. He gave a grin and a nod before he said, "Good, good... keep it up." With that he went charging forward again, keeping low, his posture one that was very animalistic. This one was beyond perfect, he seemed to ooze with power, and that was something that he found that he was a rather big fan of. He'd been lucky that his journey to town allowed him to have such a fun playmate.

After taking another swing at the blond he bounced back a couple of steps, then set to circling around him, looking for another opening. He was strong, which made him that much more interested in him. An interest that would stick around... unless he was able to best him, then it would fade away like so much fog in the day light.

Gahiji's heart was thudding in his chest with excitement as he moved around the blond man. He was quite different then those that he was used to seeing, with brighter hair, and strange eyes. He wondered for a moment where he was from but decided that he didn't care. He could always figure it out later, after he won the battle against the man. With that he went rushing forward again, again going for the man's legs with the butt end of his spear, then for one of his shoulders in the same way, wanting to see if he could either knock him over or get him to drop that shield.

He wasn't fighting back too much yet so he felt that he should really work to get him riled up so the fight became better. This one seemed like he could be a good fight given his build, he just had to prod him into it.

The look on Gahiji's face would have been one of pure joy were Xarnith able to see it where it was hidden behind his mask. Even with the piece in place though one could see his eyes shining as the charge began. Finally the man was going to actually try! This was what he wanted more then anything else, to fight with those that appeared to be strong and damn but this one looked strong. He looked a bit grumpy though, didn't he? No matter, so long as the fight went well Gahiji didn't mind if his opponent got all riled up.

Taking a couple of dancing steps backwards the masked warrior asked, "Why only eight? Don't think you can keep me down any longer?" He asked, thrusting toward the charging beast of a blond with the butt end of his spear. It was obvious that while he wasn't against causing pain the duel that he wasn't looking to maim or kill. It was a game to him and Xarnith was his current playmate.

The darker tone caused a shiver of excitement to go up Gahiji's back before he licked his lips behind his yaotl mask. All of his face was obscured save for his eyes and they were alight with excitement... though they went a bit narrow when the one before him stumbled during his attack. That... wasn't what he was hoping for but maybe it was just a fluke? Surely the guy wouldn't just end up knocking himself out because that would be the biggest disappointment in the history of the duels he'd had thus far.

Before the man could think to right himself though he went charging forward, weapon at the ready... before flipping it around and stabbed it into the ground. With that he went charging forward, throwing his weight into the other man. He'd said that he would win if he pinned Gahiji... meaning that for Gahiji to win he would have to pin the blond. Done and done he thought to himself, not about to lose just because the rules weren't to his liking. He'd just have to win using those rules, thus proving himself the best.

He'd been captured... but in a manner that almost felt too loose as far as the hold went. Was the guy actually being serious or was he just humoring Gahiji? Were the threats from earlier only meant to sound good and nothing else? He couldn't say for sure but he felt that it was time for him to get free and turn the tables on the other man, to prove that of the two of them that he was the one meant to win this battle of wills.

Giving a little growl he threw an elbow backwards into the midsection of the blond, an attack that was followed up by a stomp to the foot, the combination of which allowed him to break free. The moment he was free though he whirled around to face his opponent and threw himself into the fray once more, going for an attempt to grapple the guy in a manner similar to what the blond had done... only a lot tighter.

Gahiji felt a wave of delight flow through him as it seemed the other man was giving up... though it was a feeling that seemed to kid of sputter out after a little bit. Wait, that was it? Their battle was done? Perhaps he shouldn't have gone with that particular hold so that he could instead draw the battle out to a more interesting end. Giving a shake of his head he released the blond warrior, bouncing back a couple of steps just in case it was a trick, weapon raised.

The other man was offering him a meal and he only starred at him through the holes in his eyes. Why would he treat him after Gahiji had initiated a fight that he would end up winning in the end? Shouldn't he be ticked off? His ears gave a little twitch before he said, "Why feed me? What are you up to?"