[SuspiciousMindz]

[Hawkbite]
Enforcer Commander
Shadow Fiend | Agatha Kitty

Well, he wasn't going to wait on Duskpaw's decision so he moved on quickly, starting his quick lesson. If Duskpaw decided to stay and listen, then they could. "I'll take you out to get a little more practice, but here's a quick rundown," Hawkbite began, gesturing for Brownpaw to come closer to him so he could speak quieter.

"You won't get it right on the first go, and that's okay, but when you drop into your hunting crouch, keep your weight equal on all your paws, your tail off the ground, and your belly fur off the ground," Hawkbite spoke, demonstrating with his own crouch. It was muscle memory for him. "And when you stalk forward, keep your tail straight behind you, your pawsteps should be soft and you must be careful not to step on something that can create noise: sticks, crunchy leaves, that sort of thing," he explained, now demonstrating his own prowl.

"Now, when you spot your prey and you get close enough, bunch your back leg muscles together and spring forward with as much precision as you can muster. Your claws need to hit your target."

Hawkbite would fall silent and gesture for Brownpaw -- and Duskpaw if they stayed -- to follow after him. They would move slowly, quietly, and towards a mouse that was nibbling on some grass seeds nearby. He'd motion towards the creature and tapped Brownpaw on the shoulder. "Watch," Hawkbite would whisper before stalking forward to demonstrate a hunt. The Commander closed the distance with a proper crouch and launch forward, letting his claws hit their mark with precision. Nipping the mouse's neck, he'd rise slightly and turn to look at his apprentice.

Thankfully, there was another mouse not too far. It had it's back to them and hadn't noticed them yet. Hawkbite held onto his catch, but motioned for Brownpaw to give it a try now. He'd sink back into the undergrowth to watch and see how she did.

[+1 mouse]

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