One step, two steps

Dark ears caught every word that Mercury spoke and, for once, Dusk was extremely serious. She wouldn't allow anyone to hurt her sister or any of her family. Though young and a total brat, the girl already had a very strong sense of family. She would always do everything in her power to keep them safe. In that sense, the pup was more like her grandmother than she knew.

After listening to Mercury, Dusk nodded. Andy began to speak, explaining how fast Talyssa was and Dusk nodded again. Her cousin spoke of the ways that they could fight together and a grin split the child's maw. She did have strong jaws and she was really tough. Dusk didn't like the idea of using Tal as bait, but if they had to, it seemed like a good enough idea.

Dusk turned to Tal, her expression serious once more. "If you do ever have to fight anyone, call for help first. Keep your chin tucked to protect your throat. Keep your stance wide so that it's harder to knock you over. Keep your tail out for balance." As she explained, the dark pups body shifted, showing her lighter pelted sister just what she meant. "Defend yourself, but wait for an opening so you can run." Dusk then straightened herself and gave a light forehead bump to her sister. "If anyone hurts you, tell me about it okay?"

"Dusk Carpathius"