I must be willing to give up what I am in order to become what I will be.

With the bowl satisfactorily smoothed, Nelu set it aside to dry, turning his full focus to Mercury as the man explained that he'd fought a number of different times, including in a raid and against a crocodile. Nelu nodded. "I see, you sound like a very accomplished warrior." He cocked his little head to the side, teal eyes gleaming up at the larger man. "Sir, I wonder, would you be willing to teach me some of the basics of battle?" Nelu knew his father was also a great warrior and that such skills would be valuable for the pack and his family. It would seem a shame not to take this opportunity to learn if he could. Some times it was almost overwhelming how much there was to learn in this world.