Predict the unpredictable. Easier said than done. [He smiles.] But maybe that makes it more interesting.

All right, then. Ready.

[A half-beat of a moment just to be sure of the readiness of both, and then V clicks his cane against the floor.

Shadow lurches up to its feet, growling, starting simply enough. It begins with a leap, claws outstretched, right in Juni's direction!]