Without hesitation, Smudge opened the guitar case and took out the fire axe, a murderous glint in his eye. He approached the dog, axe held firmly.
"Marcus, keep this bitch reined in," he growled, not intending to be a mutt toothpick anytime soon.
Not sure if you want initiative rolled before Smudge intends to kill the dog or if it would be considered a killing blow due to the chain?