The creature made contact, but had not expected that it's swipe would feel something resist. She leapt back, watching Vira intensely. It recognized that this prey was not soft and pliable, like the skin she was used to, and this was strange to her.

Moreover, something about this prey registered in her head, but only enough to give slight confusion. The creature was going to have to test out of there were a more tender part of the prey. Where it would not be protected.

She growled, moving back, ready to pounce.