scared of things to come

Rats. He asked the question that struck her right in the heart. Des was a perceptive young thing - she should have seen this coming. Cursing her lack of foresight, Theory stuffed down her concerns and gave him an easygoing smile. "Yes. Since it's just a spar, you can participate." Mentally she was gritting her teeth and screaming, but she didn't want him to see through her. Maybe her concern was misplaced. Acere wouldn't harm a child. He had children of his own to worry about - perhaps they'd even show their faces at this "training exercise." "Would you like to prepare?" she added, turning towards him and giving an exaggerated play bow. His training was coming along well, but testing and retesting your skills was an important part of growing. Theory's ears pricked upright and she gave a short little yip. He could make the first move.