Blackfoot Forest and she told me all about it."

"Yes!" the man answers quickly, his tail waving as he stood. "I would love that-- I have not yet seen your fighting skills yet anyway," he adds, smiling kindly to her. He bends to stretch, shifting weight from his back to front in turn as he prepares himself for their friendly battle. 

"You first," he offers. It is a kind thing-- sure-- but Aaron's biggest advantage is defense, and therefore if he had made the first move he would have been at a disadvantage.