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

Nelu held still as the older man examined his form, confirming that steady was good. He assumed this meant his stance was acceptable but there was more to work on. He quickly nodded, following the older warrior's instructions. Nelu pinned his ears back and narrowed his eyes. His tail twitched for a moment as he thought through the comment of easy targets. Every so often his siblings would pull his tail. Aster was particularly fond of that and it seemed an easy way to control his movement, especially as young pup. "Should I do something with my tail to? Where do enemies like to attack most?" Maybe if he kept that in mind it would be easier to remember what he needed to do with his defenses.