He is not stealthy enough, or perhaps @Calypso is just too observant. It’s a childish huff that follows his failure, burly backside lifting to pivot and peer at the wildly disappointed woman. If looks could kill. Crimson gaze will stare, tail flicking, not as deterred by her reaction as he probably should be. It was a nice change to have company, and Vio knew full well Calypso would be returning home eventually. Still, there is no wisdom spared within his youthful mind other than the pursuit of fun - if he couldn’t have food. “Wanna wrestle?” He perks then, ears cupping amidst his mane, eyes enlightening. If she wasn’t going to feed him, maybe she’d at least play. _{art by yumpy — code}

he was a curious creature and she couldn't help the smirk that captured her lips at his suggestion. the more she got to know him the more she found his youthful ignorance oddly endearing, if only because he seemed so... content. simple pursuits and simple happiness -- if only they could all be so self-satisfied.

with another shrug she shifted her weight, standing and spreading it evenly over all four legs. her head lowered and she stared up at him with a wry grin, keeping her ears tipped back and her chin tucked towards her neck. "Yer move," she invited, having no qualms about putting him in his place again, "if yer ready to lose again."

@Violarum

Table by Amanda | Reference by Karasu | Background

His burly shoulders wiggle with instantaneous excitement at her approval, lips creasing into a playful snarl as the male heaves himself in Calypso's direction. He will try to keep it simple - it was after all, just play - or was it revenge? Attempting to approach the bi-coloured woman front on, Vio will try to toss the weight of his jutting right shoulder into the center of his opponents (decidedly soft) breast. Barely a fleeting moment later and it's a heroic sacrifice of stability, trying to hook his right foreclaws somewhat blindly into the remains of the fish she previously guarded with her paw - hoping he can tug it out from under her and throw her off balance. "Winner gets fish!"

Violarum vs @Calypso
For Fish (Dominance) - Round 1 of 3
Hits:

Rolling 8d20: 15 + 17 + 5 + 7 + 10 + 4 + 6 + 2

Dodges:

Rolling 3d20: 7 + 10 + 1

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 5 + 17 + 12 + 15 + 18

+10 x 2 Use a creative move in battle (slippery fish) _{art by yumpy — code}

❝

This is the start of how it all ever ends. They used to shout my name, now they whisper it.

⚓︎it was for fun, true, but calypso was not about to let him down easy. as he approached she braced herself, ready and able to watch him for the slightest hints of what he may do. in typical fashion he sought to slam his shoulder to her chest -- a move she had seen a thousand times if not more. calypso takes a few steps back, lessening the blow, but at the same time effectively surrendering the fish.

they collide a little less harshly than anticipated -- she doubts there will even be a bruise -- and instinctively she opens her jaws and retaliates with her teeth. his face is the closest thing to her but that seems a bit harsh for a fun brawl. instead she aims to grab his right ear between her teeth, seeking to tug it as if she were scolding a young boy. which, she supposed, she was.

at the same time she lifted her left paw from the ground, seeking to swat his attacking right away. her claws are sheathed and her aim is not precise, her only intent to block him from stealing the prize she had earned. "if ye want fish ye'll have to earn it!" a taunt, with a grin stretched across her lips.


Calypso vs @Violarum
Here fishy fishy - Round 1 of 3
Hits:

Rolling 5d20: 20 + 13 + 11 + 6 + 15

Dodges:

Rolling 6d20: 12 + 18 + 13 + 10 + 11 + 19

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 5 + 16 + 18 + 15 + 2

novi

Calypso is annoyingly slippery - like her fish - doing as she did the last time they had a tussle. Slipping from his grasp or pacing just out of reach. Vio was eternally proud of his size but it certainly made his body a bit slower on the uptake. Or was that his wits? Who could be sure. (Everyone) As such, his attempt to drag the fish is successful but not fruitful.

His thud against her breast is weak and met by the reprimand of her fangs clasped around a tender ear. He scowls, instinctively trying to toss his blocky skull towards her, attempting to pinch the skin of her side-neck within bared teeth. Intending simply to hold in a manner that might prevent her dragging him around too much. With her ankle-slap to his right fore, Violarum returns to stability, equalizing his weight as best as he could whilst mum @Calypso had a hold of his lobe.

But the fish was kind of stuck to his claws now. Great.

Violarum vs @Calypso
For Fish (Dominance) - Round 2 of 3
Hits:

Rolling 8d20: 7 + 13 + 16 + 11 + 15 + 6 + 12 + 5

Dodges:

Rolling 3d20: 11 + 3 + 8

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 20 + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1

+10 x 2 Use a creative move in battle (slippery fish) _{art by yumpy — code}

❝

This is the start of how it all ever ends. They used to shout my name, now they whisper it.

⚓︎Her teeth pinched flesh and his retaliated, grasping the scruff at the side of her neck. Calypso hisses between her own teeth, not because it hurt but because she wanted to pretend that it did. see if she could get him to let go out of some chivalrous notion -- though she kinda doubted that was feasible.

In any case she does not relinquish her grip on his ear, seeking to pull back a little to the left, as if she might very well start dragging him around the pools. As her left paw returned to the ground (in the wake of her slap) her right one rose and swung forward in an attempt to knock his left one out from under him. At the same time she shoves forward a little, hoping the combination of her ear tug and paw sweep might be enough to compromise his balance.



Calypso vs @Violarum
Here fishy fishy - Round 2 of 3
Hits:

Rolling 5d20: 17 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 15

Dodges:

Rolling 6d20: 13 + 1 + 5 + 8 + 20 + 2

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 15 + 1 + 19 + 5 + 4

novi

Her snarl is more of a spur-on than anything. Though Calypso was his friend, Violarum was a somewhat simple creature, fueled by primitive instincts and testosterone. He seeks to pinch her a little harder for it, partially as if to make a point and partially because his body simply wanted to. Cause it felt good. At the end of the day, he was a boy. At least that was his excuse.

Perhaps he is a little too busy thinking about how manly he was to truly notice the crafty woman's master plan. She swipes, tugs and thrusts all at once, and though her weight is smaller than his own, Vio had no intention of getting his ear ripped off today. But he is not done yet, and he willingly lets his legs buckle, seeking to accentuate his pinch on her neck into a wholesome mouthful of her flesh, hoping he could pull her down with him.

Violarum vs @Calypso
For Fish (Dominance) - Round 3 of 3
Hits:

Rolling 8d20: 3 + 4 + 18 + 14 + 15 + 17 + 20 + 19

Dodges:

Rolling 3d20: 3 + 1 + 18

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 13 + 6 + 5 + 3 + 11

_{art by yumpy — code}

❝

This is the start of how it all ever ends. They used to shout my name, now they whisper it.

⚓︎his grip tightens, which she likely should have expected. what she does not expect is for him to give in to her attempts at knocking him down, and as he holds firm to her nape she feels the tug for her to follow. calypso back peddles as quick as she can, tearing his mouth from her neck with a tuft of fur for his efforts and a few scrapes on her skin. pinpricks of blood rise to the surface and now she hisses with genuine irritation, annoyed that he would be the first to draw blood. her own grip had been relinquished as he dropped, but she does not stand idle for long.

"brat," she taunted as she pounced abruptly forward, seeking to press her front paws against his chest or side, or whatever part of him she could reach in a clear attempt to "pin" him beneath her. her teeth snap shut near his face with no real intent to grab skin but only to try to make him flinch away from the flash of canine.


Calypso vs @Violarum
Here fishy fishy - Round 3 of 3
Hits:

Rolling 5d20: 3 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 11

Dodges:

Rolling 6d20: 20 + 11 + 3 + 6 + 12 + 1

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 4 + 17 + 3 + 15 + 10

novi

Violarum VS. Calypso FOR Dominance
— RESULTS —

Violarum Hits: 2 + 5 + 6 + 1 luck = 14
Violarum Dodges: 0 + 1 + 1 = 2

Calypso Hits: 4 + 2 + 1 = 7
Calypso Dodges: 5 + 2 + 3 = 10

Violarum Successful Hits: 4
Calypso Successful Hits: 5

CALYPSO HAS WON THE CHALLENGE FOR DOMINANCE!

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He should have known that the bi-colour woman would chose to graze her own flesh over succumbing to his downwards pull. Instead of dragging @Calypso onto the wet rocks with him, he feels his fangs snap together with a shocking pang as his shoulder thuds against hard loam. A huff of forced air departs his jaws, and to make the defeat worse his opponent now has him pinned.

He marks her victory with a displeased huff, seeking to shrug her weight off his maned sternum and try to return to his feet. For all of his dramatised depiction of annoyance the show is actually believable for once - at least to somebody who knew him, as Violarum was undoubtedly a sore loser.

But it is a ploy, and with a casual loop towards the shaggy remains of fish, Vio plays it cool until the very last moment. Then, like an oversized puppy the defeated man seeks to scoop up the creature and run as fast as he could away with it. It wasn’t very fast in all honesty, but in his head it was smooth as hell.

— exit >:) _{art by yumpy — code}