Adorable awkwardsauce.
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The other teen’s giggle made his smile grow a little more slanted and awkward, but his curled tail wagged behind him. It felt good to make her laugh; he wanted to laugh too, but he was sure it’d sound a bit funny. While prone to fits of giddiness just like any other child, this was altogether more awkward. He scratched at his ear and pushed his mane out of his face in a characteristic gesture as he looked at the staff again.
It took a moment for Adelle to demonstrate as he requested, but she soon started to bring the stick down in a wild sweep. After swinging, she thrust forward, and then held it up in a defensive position.
When her eyes fell on him, he swallowed and moved the staff carefully, trying to get used to the balance. Finally, he delivered a ferocious, two-handed vertical slash downward before swinging in a diagonal arc; power was behind his movements more than grace.
Wanna go at it? Skoll asked at last, managing to find his normal grin this time. His tone grew teasing. Promise I won’t hit you too hard.
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