Redsand Canyon ornatus

Malila hadn't been sure if her latest move would work or not, or if it was even the correct one. The whites of her teeth grazed his chest, sending a flicker of satisfaction through her. Then release. The session was over. She shook herself off, nodding again, to bear in mind his advice. 

Her sides heaved with her labored breathing, while she struggled to catch her breath. "Thanks. I'm...surprised I did as well as I did." She admitted, daring to even crack a thin smile. The young woman wasn't built to fight. This day would leave her with much to consider. "I will. I have some serious thinking to do." She said, obviously not totally settled on either path yet. She lingered, sitting gingerly. "What...would you advise I do differently next time? Where were my mistakes, and my strengths?" She pressed. In doing so, Malila showed she was serious about being educated. It wasn't just a spar she wanted to walk away from. She wanted knowledge, too.