Looking ahead

Naiche seemed hesitant to share his past at first, but he soon eased into speaking. Resin listened to every word, filing it away. Knowing where he came from and what he had experienced would aid in teaching him. As he spoke she nodded periodically simply to let him know that she was paying attention.

"The situational awareness that you learned while alone will help you greatly as you learn to fight," the woman spoke after he was finished. "It kept you alive then and it will continue to keep you alive. Being so in tune with your surroundings can help you anticipate your opponents moves."

Resin found herself wondering if the boy would be a good fit to train with Aslatiel. She was smaller than him, but fierce. "We can start your training once you're settled in. Have you chosen a den yet?" There were many empty dens scattered throughout Armada lands. Sirius usually made a point to direct newcomers towards them. "Once you're ready I'll have you train with Aslatiel, the warlords daughter." Would he complain about being paired with a girl?