The beginning after the end

Family. The concept was a strange one to him but he felt a swell of pride at the words, finding it impossible to hide his growing grin as he lapped the last bit of blood off his lips. "I agree," he said, sounding more calm and thoughtful than usual. A little snack had hit the spot perfectly, just enough to fill his stomach but not enough so that he'd get sick with some light fighting moves. At least a basic lesson would be good even if they didn't go all out. Silently declaring his meal done, he stretched his forelegs out before sitting into a relaxed position. Once Áskell was clearly finished eating he wanted to get right into it. "Where do I start, then? With defenses?" He'd had a lesson with Deathbelle about some basics but they hadn't gotten as specific as he wanted, but now that he was getting older he felt it was time for more in-depth lessons.