will I really learn

He watches as she comes to stand, noticing that indeed her mobility was getting better. But also noticed the slight twinge of her expression from putting the tender areas of her wounds to the hard ground. One would think that would have taught her a lesson, but Wilder was sure it wouldn't. He still wasn't quite sure if she was just really stubborn or actually stupid.

When she asks him what she would have to do, his brow furrows slightly. "Ya gotta learn the lesson dummy," he retorts back, clearly confused by what she meant. It wasn't a trade of any sort. He would help if she needed to learn and that was that.

Clearing his throat, he settles back into a defensive stance to show her proper posture. "So uh, basically, the first basic stance of defense is keeping your paws slightly wider an' your tail level with yer spine for balance," he lifts his tail, shifting slightly so she can get a good look. "Then ya wanna make sure your ears are folded back, chin is tucked, and shoulders are bunched up to protect everythin' else. Got that?" Wilder questions as he waits for her to follow after his movements.

WILDER