Valley of Gold Girl, you might hold your breath until your breathing stops forever

Got her.

He tried to emulate his own parents. Toughen the kids up, y'know? Knock 'em down a few times to show 'em it was no big deal. Sometimes it sorta broke his heart, though, so he was glad when the sparkle came back into little bug's eyes.

God, he loved these kids.

"It's a bulk trainer," he told her. "Think of the biggest, nastiest deer you've ever seen. One that wants to stick its antlers in you. A matador tames them. He waves a magic red branch and trains them not to kill him. But they're still wild at first — and that's what you're gonna be acting out. I'll be your cape, alright?"

He showed her the starting position and began coaching her through the first steps.