Stir the coals

He thought she almost had it, for a moment she seemed to still. Her paw went out, clenching the sand in time to the waves. That, too, seemed to be a good sign. Even if he had been taught to be still. When she spoke he let out a soft breath. We'll, he knew she would be a challenge. Fighting wasn't in her nature, and neither was stillness. 


“This skill is called meditation, and it's a useful skill for warriors. I think it will benefit you most of all. If you master it, you can use it to push back fear, conquer your mind. Emptying your thoughts, pushing everything back.” He explained, knowing she needed to understand the why. She needed a reason too, something to work towards him. Hmmm… “I will set you through three tests to prove mastery over the skills I'm teaching you. After you pass each one, I will find a gift or reward worthy of you. To master this one, takes two minutes three times a day to try to empty your thoughts.” He decided.