Terra loosened her grip as Dresden instructed. She easily flipped the blade around, a skill similar to her thieving. Pleased with the slight success Terra struck forward, only to have the blade slip away due to holding it too loosely. Frowning Terra bent down, picking it up again. Just because some parts were easy for her didn't mean she'd be good at it. Having any skills at fighting would be good though. Even if she was clumsy it was better than nothing, which was what she currently had. Most of the canines in the area seemed to know defense of some form or another. She'd been too young leaving her pack to be taught anything so she lacked those skills, forced to rely on hiding like a child.
Stiffening her body Terra braced to try the stroke again, determined to keep it balanced this time. Several times she flicked the blade in and out of the hidden position Dresden had taught her. She matched it with a strike to a nearby tree, trying not to jar back from the impact. What kind of stealth did you do? For her it was a question of whether he stole possessions like the dagger or food like she usually did. Having items to her name was a hard concept for her. Without the ability to carry things in optime form and constant travel taking those things had been more of a game, where she hid the stuff for the frustrated owners to seek.
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