[ From Itachi's perspective, Jake has been silent for quite a long moment after that. It's only once the dog stands to his hindlegs for the first time since their encounter began, rolling up his... sleeves? At a glance that's what it looks like, but closer inspection will reveal the bunching at his shoulders is just more flesh. ]
Okay, so. [ He starts to limber up a little, though his stretches go a little further than should be physically possible. ] You're obviously pickin' a fight with me, which normally I wouldn't wanna entertain, but. Since you did feed me, I guess I'll oblige.
[ With one final step back, Jake suddenly grows to around the same size as Itachi. He's affecting an excessive casualness through all this, but there's some genuine tension in his gesture, inviting Itachi to stand with a quick thump to his own chest. ]
2/2
Okay, so. [ He starts to limber up a little, though his stretches go a little further than should be physically possible. ] You're obviously pickin' a fight with me, which normally I wouldn't wanna entertain, but. Since you did feed me, I guess I'll oblige.
[ With one final step back, Jake suddenly grows to around the same size as Itachi. He's affecting an excessive casualness through all this, but there's some genuine tension in his gesture, inviting Itachi to stand with a quick thump to his own chest. ]
Come at me, bro!