One step, two steps

The purple girl tries to hide or blend in with the green grass since the big slate colored wolf had called for newest litter of the Hallows and she shoots Thorn a grin before hunching over in an attempt to hide. However, the big guy spies her (dang it) but is nice and says she is welcome there. With a whoosh of air, Andy releases a relieved sigh and straightens up, shoulders relaxing and tail even giving him a small wag. At his question she softly says, “My name is Andy, sir. Andy Fatalis. Thank you for letting me stay.” A small but warm smile appears on her purple lips before others begin to show up.

Pale blue eyes turn to find Taly approaching and the warm smile is happily returned with many wags of her tail. The earthen girl moves to sit in front of their instructor and her gaze follows after her until a little black cloud bumps into her shoulder. Turning her head to spy Dusk beside her, Andy offers her a broad grin and happy wags as she passes. All pups she knows and all friends to boot. This is going to be fun! The big wolf speaks up and she turns her attention to him, offering him a smile as he gives his name.

Mercury lays out their task and she nods, immediately standing and waiting for one of the Carpathius siblings to pick her. Honestly, Andy thinks she will be picked last since they will probably want to pair up with family. To her great surprise, a more than a little relief, Thorn and his sword approach her. Wide pale blue eyes blink at him as she tilts her head, a thankful smile on her lips. Quickly, she assumes her defensive stance and allows Thorn to assess her. She levels her head with her shoulders, shifting her more dominant front paw forward a little as he talks.

His next suggestion has her eyes widening as fumbles for words, stammering out, “Well, uh, I haven’t used them yet. They are still growing in and can be sore. You… think I can use them?” Zee had talked her about horns and using them in battle but Andy has not actually tried to use them yet. Part of her thinks it might be unfair to, so she hasn’t. As Thorn squares off with her, Andy tilts her head and runs her gaze over him.

With confidence she says, “If you are going to use your sword, you should spread her front legs a little wider so they are under your shoulders. Better control. Stick your tail out straight so it is aligned with your spine and grip the ground with your toes… like this.” Spreading her front legs, Andy then sticks her tail out behind her and spreads her toes before flexing them grip the ground. Slowly, she settles her center of gravity lower until she feels comfortable and stable. She explains as she moves, trying to help Thorn understand exactly what she is doing and why.


"Andromeda Fatalis"