Riley snarled and bit at the air when he felt the sudden coolness of Tao's hand on his skin. His upper lip curled and his head rolled forward so he could growl into his chest. It was all instinctive, his nature would not allow another to strike him without him getting his hair up, so to speak. He tugged at the restraints, felt them digging into his wrists, and groaned. "More hittin.' Feels good." He growled, his tone resentful. "Just want to let go." He added in a sigh, letting his eyes close. "Just want this weight offa' me."