The sounds of running animals might have been reassuring in some other circumstance. The scrabble-click of claws against marble floors, the energetic barking of excited dogs, the promise of comfort and companionship and warmly unconditional love..... The very presence of these things should have spelled out safety and normalcy, or at the very least, steadfast, courageous protection
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The quarter winced at being suddenly dropped. He had flopped to the ground slamming his face into the hard wood. The sensation stung but it brought him back to his senses which pulled back from paralyzing clarity at the shock of what he thought was going to happen. He blushed unable to rid himself of the twisted feelings that came with the pain
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For a moment, the dogs just watched, eyes bright as they studied his movements. One to the side snuffled at the ragged stump of what had once been a hand, but for the most part, they were silent and still--it was the one who stood before Haru, largest and obviously the alpha, who seemed to act for them all--
--and the alpha was unimpressed.
It cocked its head at Haru in a very human gesture of consideration, before offering a short, sharp bark--challenge accepted. It pawed at the ground, not even needing to move forward just yet with such long legs, and lifted a paw to plant against Haru's chest and give him a hard shove to knock him back down. The effort seemed almost dismissive in its cool practicality; it obviously didn't see the need for a burst of violence just yet.
It was a stupid idea but hey it yielded results. Encouraged by the fact that he manged to pick the leader to pick a fight with, Haru grinned.
The dog was strong. Stronger than him but maybe it wasn't as quick. There was only one way to find out and the quarter knew better than to waste the opportunity. As Haru moved back by the force of the blow, his good hand reached up to dig his nails into the side of the Alpha's neck.
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--and the alpha was unimpressed.
It cocked its head at Haru in a very human gesture of consideration, before offering a short, sharp bark--challenge accepted. It pawed at the ground, not even needing to move forward just yet with such long legs, and lifted a paw to plant against Haru's chest and give him a hard shove to knock him back down. The effort seemed almost dismissive in its cool practicality; it obviously didn't see the need for a burst of violence just yet.
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The dog was strong. Stronger than him but maybe it wasn't as quick. There was only one way to find out and the quarter knew better than to waste the opportunity. As Haru moved back by the force of the blow, his good hand reached up to dig his nails into the side of the Alpha's neck.
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