Teacher Teacher, Won't You Teach Me

There is an elk carcass nearby. It looks like it froze to death. +12 Health

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A fire burned in Aponi's ice eyes as she stared at her uncle, her chin propped up awaiting an answer that was sure to be an acceptance. When he stood her eyes followed his movement though her stance remained the same, Karpos all but forgotten on the sidelines. The princess was prone to developing tunnel vision, seeing only her goal and how to get it, forgetting everything else along the way. A triumphant smile crossed her features when Chuylin agreed, it had been oh so easy to get him to bend to her wishes. The girl's tail had been in mid wag when the adult's body left the ground and she had only a fleeting moment to prep herself for impact. Adrenaline rushed through her veins and it was almost as if the dark figure was moving in slow motion towards her and so fast at the same time. The smile wiped from her face now Aponi's muscles flexed and she hunched her body towards the ground, and held the position until Chuylin's body made contact with her own. Wind rushed from the silver muzzle and pain shot through her back as it made contact with the earth, her uncle's form above her. Instinctively a snarl rose from Aponi's throat and her eyes roamed for somewhere, anywhere she could sink her teeth into. It was a split second before her body arched up as her teeth lunged towards Chuylin's throat, hoping to grab onto some part of his neck. Grey paws flung out desperately towards the dark chest, trying to knock him off of her so she could get out from under him. This wasn't what she had pictured at all.

He was faintly amused watching the expression on his niece's face when she realized what was happening. Each second on his inhale ticked by slowly, his forelegs outstretched. He watched as she attempted to brace herself for his impact. His knees buckled inward right before impact, and he exhaled swiftly as he hit her, all four paws hitting the ground around her with a single resounding thud. His tail flagged over his back, an show of success, though he purposely kept his head up, hoping that she might go for the space around his throat, as she ought to have. Thankfully, she did, and he winced slightly as her teeth reached into his upper chest. He moved back before her paws could nail him in the belly, wincing as her teeth shifted within the forming wound. He did not move far enough to actually move her, but merely sidestepped to free her from beneath him.

Now the man tucked his chin, lest she decide to make a closer strike for his throat, and his tail tucked around his anatomy. He covered his bases, decided now to do so, rather than wait for her to take advantage of it. He'd already be walking away with one minor wound from this, so there was no need for another. "Remember to keep your vitals protected," He strained, ears tipped back. With a gruff growl, the large man reared back, hoping to free her teeth from his chest.

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It was with triumph that Aponi felt her teeth sink into her uncle's chest, she had landed at least one hit. Though when her paws flung into the empty air as her uncle side stepped her she sunk her fangs in deeper, refusing to let go. Icy blue eyes took note of how he tucked his chin over his throat as he instructed her and when she lost her grip the princess scrambled to her feet. It took less than a moment for the silver girl to copy his stance, tucking her head down to her chest and wrapping her tail under her belly. It took longer for her to notice the ears but when she did hers instantly flattened against her head even though her mind was screaming at her not to. All of this felt wrong, degrading, she was going to be queen shouldn't her tail be held proud as well as her head? Shouldn't she be asserting dominance over a wolf who was lower ranked than she? It was with a frustrated growl that Aponi let her pride take over, if anything was going to be her downfall this would be it. Her ears unfastened and stood at attention, her chin raised from her chest until her head stood tall and her tail flew like a banner over her back. The blue eyes made clear contact with her uncle as she stared him down, she might not be stronger or faster or larger, but she would be damned before she got beat looking like a snivelling lowest.

He winced further as she sank her teeth into his flesh. It was all well and good that she was reveling in her success, but the term "spar" seemed a bit lost on her. He exhaled heavily as she released him from her grasp, and landed on all fours once again with a resounding thud. So far, she was doing quite well and he was pleased. Especially when she began to set her defenses. Yes, excellent, he noted mentally. But the good stance and setting did not seem to last long. It seemed only seconds after she let her ears fall, they rose again, along with her tail and her chin. Oh no. What a foolish girl. He would have to teach her that her pride could have fatal consequences. His lips drew back and he lunged at her, initially appearing as though he might muzzle grab her, but then snapped towards her raised ear, hoping to use it as a handle to yank her to the ground.

It was not his intention to draw her blood, though for his maneuver to be successful, she would undoubtedly have a sore ear. Any further scarring might be on her part, and should she end up with a tear...Well, perhaps it would be a reminder. He prepared for his next attack, which would be placing a hefty forepaw upon her exposed throat. Perhaps she might consider it the jaws of an enemy, one that would not care how high and mighty she considered herself. Chulyin was not out for blood...He was out to make sure that his niece would not die in the throes of battle.

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Karpos was a little tired of observing and he watched on all the same. He had settled down into a sitting position but he felt like he shouldn't be there. Something just felt off and so he gave a small nod to the both of them as he pushed away from the fight. I should just leave. He convinced himself as he turned to leave, saying nothing for fear of distracting the two at work. He pushed towards another carcass he caught in the wind, his walk broke into a run as he went and tore off a chunk to eat off of. I will ride, I will fly, chase the wind and touch the sky. He told himself the words as she ate. Then he headed towards the borders.

He passed the dueling pair once more as he went off to do his duty of the border patrol, it was what he was training to do too. He was going to be a guardian and he was going to be a damned good one too. It was all determination that would get what he wanted, what he needed to feel safe. He needed to do something with his life to further connect him with the spirit of his father. He tempted with the idea of going back to the pack den and sleeping for some time but he knew he had not done enough work to constitute a break. He had thought about caching the rest of the deer carcass too but he knew that Chuylin and Aponi would be hungry.

.Exit.

No sooner had her head risen and her ears unfastened than a sharp pain shot through her ear. It was a blur how fast her uncle pinned her to the ground and instinct took over, Aponi flinched trying to get him to release her. The pain intensified as his teeth sunk deeper into her appendage, making a small hole that would later scar and be visible for the rest of her life. As the black paw connected with her throat the girl panicked, flailing about as she tried to free herself, her paws fought for contact with any surface and her teeth tried futilely to snap at her uncle's leg. It took a few moments but finally Aponi accepted her defeat and her body stilled beneath the man's grasp, showing her belly she gasped, "You win." During the spar she had been entirely focused on what was happening with Chuylin, she had missed that fact that Karpos was leaving and it wasn't until she was let up that she noted his absence.

Frustrated that she had lost so easily in the spar Aponi turned to leave, ready to spout some insult before stomping off. Opening her jaws to call Chuylin out for picking on a girl the princess paused, composing herself and reigning in her anger. If you want people to treat you like an adult, act like one, she reminded herself. This spar had taught her one thing if nothing else; she would never be a guardian, so Chuylin had taught her something. Forcing a smile she looked back at her uncle, "Thank you for the lesson Uncle Chuylin," The words were sickeningly sweet and Aponi wanted to gag at how they sounded coming from her mouth but she composed herself. Turning away before he could see the sneer on her muzzle the girl left the clearing, off to find Karpos who she knew would lick her wound clean.

EXIT

There is a moose carcass that has been scavenged by coyotes nearby. +15 Health

He let her struggle feebly beneath him, tail now held high over his back. She could not grab it. An effort was made not to actively suffocate her, and he let her pound with her paws against him, not finding them to be too much of a bother. It was only when she admitted defeat that he backed off, shaking his fur out as he moved back a few feet. A deep set grimace was upon his face, wondering if she'd truly learned anything after seeming so eager. He had wanted to teach her...Hopefully it hadn't been in vain due to this inevitable loss. His ear twitched, suddenly realizing that Karpos had excused himself, and Chulyin snorted quietly, mildly disappointed. Perhaps the boy hadn't been actively participating, but he could have learned something from watching.

Her parting words sounded less than genuine, the man noted as she sauntered away, and as she disappeared, his tail dropped back down by his legs. He could not help but feel somewhat unsettled by what had just transpired. Paws shifted in the snow, and the wind brought him the scent of a moose carcass. With a slow blink, he turned from the scene of the battle, and wandered off into the trees to grab a much needed meal.

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