But Arthur stepped in first.
Faster this time.
Intent moved before his thought.
His body hardened, a thin layer wrapping over him as wind gathered tight around his form.
He didn't hesitate as he cut forward.
Shhk!
His dagger bit into the wolf's hide.
Not deep.
But enough to change the attack.
The wolf's claw shifted slightly mid-swing, grazing Arthur instead of landing fully.
Even then, the force behind it was heavy.
Arthur's boots dug into the ground as he was pushed back a step.
But he didn't fall or lose his balance.
He leaned into it.
And grinned.
"…Got you."
For a split second, the wolf's eyes flickered.
Not confusion.
Just a delay.
That was enough.
Arthur moved again... faster.
The wind around him tightened as he pushed forward.
Ryn followed without needing a word.
Arthur went low.
Ryn came from above.
It was clean and simple... but ffective.
