The two rivals rise up against one another, biting at one another's heads--these solid, fang-proof helmets--roll each other over, pick themselves up, and separate.

The vanquished Cricket scuttles off as fast as he can; the victor insults him by a couple of triumphant and boastful chirps; then, moderating his tone, he tacks and veers about the desired one.
The lover proceeds to make himself smart.

Hooking one of his antennae towards him with one of his free claws, he takes it between his mandibles in order to curl it and moisten it with saliva.

With his long hind legs, spurred and laced with red, he stamps with impatience and kicks out at nothing.

Emotion renders him silent.