He’s a big fluffy thing, trotting ferociously on the grass like its an enemy.

The approach is unexpected; his familiar naiveté gone for this encounter. A surety and belying wry grin in its place as he steps into his opponent’s territory.

He flips suddenly in a reverse maneuver, forcing the thick of his back into the ground. Back and forth. Over and over.

Round and round he bowls over the perp. He’s snuffing the bastard out slowly…painfully.

What justice would there be in a quick demise? He’s learned they are purified in the fire of punishment.

Hard lessons during Ralph’s time as a tot taught him the value of enjoying the process. It is not the end that counts but the means.

How can a deserving victim attempt to retaliate in the face of such empowerment?
But just as quickly as the approach had come, so does the executioner take his leave.

He is beckoned by a higher power.
The orb that defies gravity soars beyond his reach and he must run to consult with it.

The blue deity is ground bound but a moment before Ralph lifts it from its intended resting place for the warmth and wetness of his mouth. What shall they discuss this evening?

Ralph considers the purpose of the divine intervention. He mulls over the reasons with two-hundred pounds of pressure exercised on his instructor.

But the Ball of Life is eternal. Ralph may be the Ball’s left hand of justice but even he cannot eliminate the fire burning inside.

There is justification for Ralph to take the ball in his mouth. The jaws illicit truth and clarity for the executioner.

His answer retrieved, Ralph allows the right hand of deity - the white phantom - to reassume his position as keeper of the Ball.

Ralph approaches his previous destination, inspecting the ground closely for the enemy’s exact location.

He squats and delivers his final judgment having found the swine hiding in the thick blades of grass.

He digs at the surrounding area, smiting onlookers for their evil curiosity. The white phantom perceives the end of things and requests Ralph’s acquaintance.

A meaty incentive completes the deed. It is finished.