Before Riley could think any further thoughts, the wood was cracking against his skin and rattling his bones. He let out an indignant growl that was distinctly animal in nature, and then let his head hang down, his skin bristling. That had actually hurt. Even though it was what he had asked for, it had hurt. On the other hand, he did feel excitement stirring in his chest. A single strike was simple, he was very much interested in what Tao could do, and would do next. "Feels nice." He said, the right side of his mouth twitching up into a wolfish half-smile. There was a large red welt on his chest that steadily began to fade almost immediately.
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