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Originally Posted by panchiko

BASSPAW
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The guy felt a little nervous being assigned to the Enforcer Newtbelly, somewhat feeling like he had gotten himself into an ordeal in which he was not prepared for and would very likely get his butt whooped in. He had been expecting another apprentice, who, even though he had pretty much no battle experience and would maybe still get whooped, would be a more even match for him and less of an embarrassing loss.

This was okay. It was fine. He took a deep breath and a good chunk of the nerves he had dissipated, though they weren't all gone for good. Maybe he could get some brownie points with Newtbelly if he did an okay job, though. That'd be chill. “I must be quite the lucky duck,” he replied lightheartedly.

Basspaw then quickly got to trying to copy Newtbelly's example, crouching down, spacing out his paws, adjusting his shoulders so that they felt looser than before. His head was down so he could look at his lower body easily, to check if everything looked correct. He glanced back up at the Enforcer to compare their stances and realized his body was much too low, so he fixed himself. Small bend in the knees. Shoulders were loose, paws were — he moved them a tiny tiny bit — evenly spaced. Ready!

The apprentice looked eagerly at Newtbelly for approval.

Newtbelly
he/him | 25 moons
Agatha Kitty, Shadow Fiend, Killer Aptitude T2, Kitty Softpaws T1
ShadowClan Enforcer

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He couldn't help but give a small smile to Basspaw's response. Lucky duck? Now that was a phrase he hadn't heard much! It was quite sweet, though Newtbelly wouldn't let that much be known. The apprentice copied his stance, taking some extra time to adjust and correct himself, shoulders, knees and whatnot. "Good," the calico responded with a nod. It'd be good to move on, considering Basspaw and most of the other apprentices seemed ready, but Tigernight was yet to give any kind of go ahead. He tilted his head and looked at the warrior, awaiting further instruction.

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