Water soaked her pelt, cold and unwelcoming as her toes flexed in the mud. Battle did not always wait for favorable conditions and if she was honest with herself it had been ages since she'd fought in inclement weather. Her apprentice was soon to arrive and she dipped her head. "Hello Atreides." He didn't seem to be particularly comfortable. Good. "You've grown into a fine young man and it's quickly becoming time where you'll be set on your own and I'll take a younger apprentice. Before that happens though I'd like one last fight, for old times sake." She grinned, right ear flicking as a particularly large drop hit it. "I don't need to tell you that being able to fight well in various types of terrain and weather is important. Battle and conflict can happen anywhere, anytime, regardless of our personal comfort." She widened her stance, massaging the muddy earth. "Would you like the first move?"
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