lessons for lost boys

"Hmm... the answer is definitely yes if you find yourself uncertain. Fighting will often put you in new and uncomfortable situations - you have to push past that feeling to succeed," Theo replied, wagging her tail slowly. The words felt strange coming from her mouth at first but once they had all tumbled out, she knew they were true. Rhyme and Twig and Corvus had all taught her plenty. Fighting was something she knew plenty about and she wanted to make sure Desolate felt confident. "We won't go deep today. Not enough for you to really swim. Besides, it's hot!" She teased. "The water will good. Let's go for a run, you still haven't caught me," she added in a sing-song voice. "Once you catch me we can get out of the water!" And "training" will be done for today. One of her favorite things to do lately was take a nap in the sun. After they'd worn themselves out - or after Des was tired enough - they could curl up on the warm sand. Theo looked over her shoulder and trotted a few steps forward, splashing through the shallowest part of the tide. Once he gave chase she'd pick up the speed just enough that he might find it challenging.