Herbalists' Cache in the running and slowing of time

a low sound of continued amusement came from sun eater, though it was not mocking. "then i teach." he understood she had been recovering and did not want to annoy his mate nor overtax other shore. but he supposed there were other things that could be taught.

he moved quickly in abruption; sun eater turned to face the girl and widened his stance, demonstrating how to ready oneself for conflict. "you are young. woman. not tall. others, they see these things. not think of you as fighter. use this."

he motioned. "look at me. then make attack, hm?" look at him; observe. he wanted to see the plan moving in her eyes.

claws flexed in the snow, he waited impassively for other shore to make her move. he would assess there. her role was to adjust for her own weaknesses, but that also was a skill of its own.