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Hotaru waited patiently as Dalgina took her time to answer the question. Although the puppy knew a few things about shifting, she would have to learn more. "Correct. It is also important to remember that shifting takes time and energy. You can't go wild with your shifting, no matter how tempted you are. If you are badly injured, you must stay in one form until the injury is healed. Shifting will only make things worse." Hotaru continued on for a short while, explaining the advantages of each form and any other basic things that Dalgina would need to know as a newly shifted luperci.
The grey female's lesson wasn't long, but it was condensed with a lot of information. Even so, she expected Dalgina to understand and at least remember the most crucial parts. It wasn't like the young female was dumb and Hotaru expected a lot from her because she was sure that Dalgina could handle it. With her first lesson done it was time to move onto her next lesson: the care of raptors. Hotaru turned and led the way back to her house where Kelia, Tehu, and Fawkes were waiting for them. Fawkes greeted Hotaru as she entered the house, followed by a reluctant greeting from Kelia. The blind female offered her paw to Kelia who refused to do a tactile greeting. Fawkes on the other hand flew up to Hotaru's shoulder and nibbled on her ear.
The red-tailed hawk was happy to see Hotaru, even if she didn't bring any food back for them. He nibbled on her ear and spoke kind words in his low speech. He had forgiven Hotaru for picking up the white falcon chick. In fact, the tiny bird practically worshiped him and he adored the extra attention. Kelia flapped her immature wings pathetically and chirped because she couldn't join Fawkes on his perch.
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