The Golden Coast

Talyssa's gaze shifted towards the approaching figure, a hint of surprise and curiosity in her eyes. She had heard of Haydée Kedieo, the young Leader of Ethne, but had never met her in person. The request to join their lesson caught Talyssa off guard, but she couldn't help but be intrigued by the wolf's enthusiasm and polite demeanor. A smile tugged at the corners of Talyssa's lips as she responded, "Of course, Haydée! We'd be delighted to have you join us.” She gestured for the young leader to come closer, making room in their little circle on the beach. "We were just about to begin practicing some self-defense techniques. It's always good to be prepared.”

Once Haydée had a moment to settle in, Talyssa began. "When it comes to self-defense, there are several crucial elements that everyone should be aware of. The first and most important aspect is awareness and observation skills. It is essential to always be aware of your surroundings and trust your intuition. If something doesn't feel right, trust your gut and get out of the situation as quickly as possible. Being proactive and avoiding potential danger is always the best course of action.” It was a lesson she had learned from her father at an early age, and seemed fitting to add to her own version of the retelling. "But assuming we are beyond prevention and actively engaged with someone, there are still key techniques to remember. The first is maintaining balance at all times.” As she speaks, she makes an obvious demonstration by widening her stance. "This reactive stance is crucial in defending oneself against physical attacks. There are several benefits. But it will help keep you upright, and able to move quickly when you need to.” There were many other reasons worth mentioning, but she was trying to keep her little crash course as stream-lined as possible.

Transitioning to her next bit of information was seamless. “It's crucial to always stay one step ahead of your opponent in a fight. The key is to not get caught off guard, which is where quick thinking and nimble feet come into play. Evading an attack should always be your first instinct, if possible. A swift side step can quickly move you out of harm's way while still maintaining your balance and keeping you close enough for a counter attack.” As she spoke, Talyssa did her best to demonstrate the strategy of evasion. Showcasing short choppy footwork with the mindset of covering ground in a way that maintained her defenses, but still was effective at covering distance. "You try.” She looked at Caladia with a brightened grin, but shifted her attention to Haydée once again in case she wanted to participate.

"Talyssa Carpathius"