Kari shoulder checks the male again, sending him tumbling into the sand below. She could probably stop now. The bull would likely be desperate to escape if she gave him the chance, and his battered and bruised ribs make the damage she's already done very clear. Kari does consider it. The bull is still clearly young and stupid, and these are good breeding grounds. Plenty of mating options, ensuring his lineage would carry on. Kari really couldn't blame him, but the look of fear on her podmate's face is still fresh in her mind. His ignoring of several very clear no's is fresh in her mind. And for those reasons, she charges forward again, barreling through the water and bringing her elbows down on the bull's chest with all of her weight behind the hit. There's a loud crunch that vibrates through the water, and Kari can feel his sternum give way beneath her. The bull sputters, blood flowing from his mouth and clouding the water around Kari's face. She still doesn't stop.

Kari lays with her eyes shut in a divot of snow. It's been a few hours, and she still feels a bit guilty. The bull had managed to drag himself off. Barely. She doubts he'll make it through the night. But if he does, it's a lesson learned. She rolls over with a huff, trying to get more comfortable and rid herself of the thoughts. But her fin flops on the warmth of another body. She rolls the other way only to be met with the same thing. She's circled by smitten seals all wanting to be close to her. She's explained many times now that her actions were just that of someone protecting their pod, nothing more. But they don't really seem to care. With a deep sigh, she settles in a more comfortable position. She's going to take a nap; this is a future Kari problem now.

Unfortunately, Kari hadn't accounted for how bold her suitors could get. When she wakes, she immediately notices the warmth that hadn't been by her side when she drifted off. Confused and drowsy, she lifts her arm only to be met with the sight of someone snuggled up to her side, fast asleep. She knows everyone in the pod, so she recognizes them fairly quickly. Honestly, Kari is somewhat impressed. Not only did they sneak up on her, but they also successfully snuck past the other suitors, who most likely wouldn't have allowed this. But they did it, so it's their spot, fair and square. Kari could easily tell them to move. Or simply move them herself. But she doesn't; she tugs them closer. It's been a long time since she's gotten the chance to cuddle with someone, and she's not about to pass it up now.