Moving back, Topsy had not expected that. He didn't wish to fight his mate...he loved her, but would not tolerate an attack on himself. He had been hit by her tail, so he struck her back with his... Tria went down, hurt more than he was, but this still stopped short of abuse; he HAD acted in self defense... Tria, though not unconscious, decided just to stay down. Topsy lay down next to her, and hoped that in the morning, this whole little slapping incident would be forgotten...