To my dear Chambermaid, Astri

[Astri]

What Is An Ocean But A Multitude Of Drops

Gallows is an adept fighter, and Astri reveles in the challenge of the new opponent. She wonders (as the soreness begins to creep along her ribcage) if she’s finally found her calling in life. It seemed like the silver tongue was no path for the green girl. She enjoys the instant gratification of fighting, of how instead of stepping on toes, one can simply rip apart flesh. She grins as Gallows draws in her single wing, and the scarlet indication of Astri’s successful hit fuels her in this battle.

Gallows is quick to retaliate, barreling ahead at Astri’s exposed left shoulder with the intention of wounding her. Thankfully, she’s got the advantage of seeing her coming so she makes up her mind quickly. Gallows could land a blow on the same side again, essentially crippling Astri’s left front, or the jade mare could take defensive action. She turns to her right, as quickly as she can manage (which, with her previous injury isn’t as quick as she was hoping) and Gallow’s blow lands along her shorter ribs, managing to render Astri’s flesh bloody with her sharp incisors. Astri squeals and throws a low-flying buck, hoping that since the two are close and tangled, she may strike Gallows in the chest or front legs.

Astri puts what energy she has saved into this move and limps forward, knowing that for now, the fight is over.

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