child of the storm

The boy seemed receptive of Inc's offer. The grin remained on the brute's lips as he listened to Enki's explanation. Everything the youngling said made complete sense and Incubus nodded in agreement. "I agree completely, Enki. It's best to take a journey like that on with as much preparation as possible. There are a number of skilled warriors in Ashen and each one of us would be more then willing to help you. Never be afraid to ask." His smile grew for a moment before they moved into the lesson.

Enki settled into his defensive stance. Pale eyes observed the pup's form, noting the bent knees, hackles raising, and narrowed eyes. Inc offered another nod, "That's a good start. You have lowered yourself to aid with balance, that will help when an opponent tries to shove you or try to trip you up. The lower you are to the ground the harder it is to knock you over." Incubus bent his knees and elbows as well, to lower himself. "In addition to lowering your body you can also lower your head to align it with your spine." The instructor lowered his head and flagged his tail out. His skull, back, and tail made nearly a straight line. "This will help with speed and make your neck and throat harder to target. It is a good stance to maintain if you wish to keep distance from your opponent and focus on more swift attacks."

Incubus would then raise his head, maintaining the bent joints, and flag his tail upward slightly. Hackles rolled upward to fluff out and his muzzle pointed downward slightly. Eyes slipped into narrowed slits and ears flattened against his skull. This was a much more domineering stance. "If you wish to stand your ground and intimidate an opponent you would want to take on a stance like this. Raising your hackles will make you appear larger which will help when you encounter predators." A pause. "Pointing your muzzle down and slightly at an angle will protect your throat. The throat is arguably the most important part of your body, other then the belly, to protect. Making that area harder to reach is always something that must be in the back of your mind." Incubus flicked his nose to the boy, "You try it now." He'd continue explanation after Enki practiced.