Ridin' on the Slip'nSlide [Exodus]

He grinned as the pale, shimmering form of his daughter raced into sight, the shadowy frame of her companion following with a distinctly sleepy and disgruntled expression on his feline features. He nodded at her excited question, a silent gesture to wait, and as Exodus arrived, Regulus smiled easily, letting them make their introductions before he chuckled.

“Good morning, you two. To answer your question, Aurielle, today, Exodus will be learning to fight in the mud, and you will be watching to learn.”

He turned to Exodus, addressing him directly as he said, “While you were on leave, Gwenevere held a fight training lesson for the pack on this subject – uncertain footing – so I figured you’d like to catch up.” He grinned, glancing to the side as Aurielle padded a little ways off and sat to watch and listen, ears perked.

“Firstly, let me see your defenses, all the ones you know and remember.” He smiled encouragingly, settling into his own adjusted stance, claws flexed to sink into the mud for traction.