Instead of going for Marcus' throat, Jude wrenches himself from underneath him, rolling to one side, all four feet out. Their proximity to the shore makes the footing precarious, makes the river stones underneath them roll.
He doesn't have time to twist around and bite. He doesn't have time to bring either teeth or claws to bear, and they're too close.
But he does have enough leverage to push on the ground with all four paws and shove the entire weight of his body into Marcus broadside, shoulder-checking him directly into the river with a large splash.
Jude uses the moment to regain his feet, and this time when he leans into his sentinel, it churns around them both, making it hard to breathe.
One last chance for Marcus to cool his head. One more shot before Jude makes this hurt.
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Instead of going for Marcus' throat, Jude wrenches himself from underneath him, rolling to one side, all four feet out. Their proximity to the shore makes the footing precarious, makes the river stones underneath them roll.
He doesn't have time to twist around and bite. He doesn't have time to bring either teeth or claws to bear, and they're too close.
But he does have enough leverage to push on the ground with all four paws and shove the entire weight of his body into Marcus broadside, shoulder-checking him directly into the river with a large splash.
Jude uses the moment to regain his feet, and this time when he leans into his sentinel, it churns around them both, making it hard to breathe.
One last chance for Marcus to cool his head. One more shot before Jude makes this hurt.