Falling can feel like Flying

His nephew was quick to mimic his stance, mirroring it pretty much perfectly for a puppy. Pride swelled in Charlie’s chest. Of course his dear nephew would get it right off the bat; he was a Fatalis! Charlie gave a nod, unable to hide the delighted smile on his maw. “Exactly like that. We’re going to get you trained up in no time if you’re catching on that fast, Wylan!” He winked at the pup. He was excited as well, feeling the delight of the pup and his energy. “That is a great standing pose, and an important first step. You can further improve on these defenses with some additional ones.

First and foremost, you want to move your head down so that it aligns with your spine. If you get as big, or bigger than me, you’ll want to ensure your chin is tipped slightly toward your chest as well. Your throat is a very, very vulnerable area, and leaving it unprotected can be costly, especially fighting a smaller opponent. Never underestimate an opponent based on their size. Smaller opponents don’t hit as hard, but they are faster and can dodge more easily, leaving you with small yet quick wounds that will sap your energy as they bleed.” He would show his nephew what he meant before continuing.

“You also want to remember your tail. When aligned with your spine and held out it can aid in balance and direction. However, if your opponent gets behind you it can easily become a target. Should that happen, tuck your tail up under you to help protect it. Likewise, your ears are much the same. Keep them close to your head, and keep your eyes narrowed. This will help protect them from bites to the face or unsavory attacks like someone trying to toss dirt in your eyes to blind you.” It was quite a bit. There were still some others he could bring up, but he paused again.

“Do these defenses make sense? The ones with your ears, eyes, tail, and balance are extremely important whether you are standing or moving, especially your balance. Losing your balance will put you into a vulnerable spot for an enemy to attack. But, if it makes sense, I can also explain a counter that can help shoulder that ever happen.” He explained, watching the pup to make sure what he was saying was sinking in.

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