[Judged] lost shores and reveries

[Theodosia]

HE MOTIONED ME TO THE SKY,

Despite the fact that this is merely a spar, neither combatant is willing to hold back, to seem soft in the other’s eyes. They are both apex predators in their prime, their muscles lean and conditioned by a lifetime of training, and the adrenaline rushing through their veins doesn’t lie. She almost doesn’t notice the ache in her battered shoulders as her teeth clamp down on flesh and feathers, the metallic taste of blood her reward for such a risky maneuver, and a sense of pride washes over her when she hears the squeal of pain that leaves the commander’s lips.

She is, perhaps, too focused upon spitting feathers and blood from her mouth -- her own surprised squeal rings through the battlegrounds as teeth latch upon her crest and yank, sending bright ripples of pain throughout her body. The blood flows freely from the wound, staining vibrant crimson against her pale coat, and the whites of her eyes show as she pivots around to face Marisol. There is determination in those lavender eyes, stubbornness in the grit of her jaw, and a wild sort of recklessness as she leaps once again into the unknown.

This time, she aims to crash her shoulder into Marisol while the other mare is still off-balance, knowing that they’re too closely quartered at the moment to do any real damage but seeking a temporary upper hand that will allow her to catch her breath. She is heedless of the black pinpricks that dance before her eyes, of the pain that plays along each damaged nerve, caught up in the battle before her and her blind resolve that she must impress the commander.

I HEARD HEAVEN & THE THUNDER CRY.

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Summary: While Theo is distracted by spitting feathers from her mouth, Mari manages to latch onto her crest and pull a pretty decent chunk out, which will scar. In return, Theo pivots and basically throws herself towards Marisol while Mari is (hopefully) still off-balance, aiming to knock her down and gain some space / time to breath and regroup.

Attack Used: 2
Attack(s) Left: 0
Block Used: 0 
Block(s) Left: 1 
Item(s) Used: none

Response Deadline: 7/10/18 -- RB okayed me being late
Tags: @Marisol, @kay, @Sid, @inkbone, @Lauren, @Sparrow