Crucible growled at the impact and small sting (comparatively) that followed it. While his scales were indeed exceptionally to tough and hard, pretty much as hard as they looked, the horns with aid of her speed did manage to pierce through, though barely, lodging into scale and biting to the flesh beneath. Comparatively small wounds however to the sheer size of the dragon in question.

Lifting the claw in question, with or without the viking attached before rearing back onto his hind claws. Bringing his other fore claw up to strike at the viking.