"Oh shit," Lira breathed as she saw the drider closed in, looking hungry. Her ears and tail drooped in despair, and she quickly grabbed for her trusty spear.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Okay,</span>she told herself,<span style="font-style: italic">I've gulped down bigger and tougher preds than him before. I may not be able to get that delicious rabbit, but at least I'll have something in my stomach.</span>She licked her chops and narrowed her eyes. "Alright then! Let's see who's the top predator here, bug-boy!" With that, she howled ferally and charged forward, thrusting wildly.<br/><br/>(That's very thoughtful of you, Midnightrose<img alt=":gulp:" src="./images/smilies/munch.gif" title="Eat!"/>)