Crashing waves, Sea Coves [P]

[Oliver]

Covepaw's Training Tracker

Requirements
Land Hunting [ X ]
Water Hunting [ X ]
Battle Lesson [ X ]
Swimming Lesson [ X ]

Additional Learning
Water Combat [ X ]
Night Hunting [ X ]

[Oliver]

Seabreeze
He/him | Riverclan Lionheart | Moons: 21 | Purrks: Go with the Flow | The Collector | Ultimate Predator |
“Ocean waters rising above your neck
You feel the glass start to crack.”

Right, this was their first proper lesson since Covepaw was assigned to him. They had gone hunting after a failed swimming lesson, and they had gone on the mock patrol. But this was the first proper lesson, Seabreeze would say, or maybe first lesson on the normal curriculum. Though in his opinion the mock patrol is something that all apprentices should be taught to help better their warriors in the future. Maybe he should talk to Fadingstar about that. Anyways, it was time for battle practice. Never a dull moment within the clan and he had learned the hard way how much of a priority this was for apprentices within the aquatic clan. Beanpaw.... He sighed. Pushing the memory away, the lionheart made his way over to the apprentices' makeshift den. "Covepaw, good morning. We are going out for some battle practice, time to meet the day." He called in, albeit playfully which surprised himself for moment. It's been awhile since he has just allowed himself to just be. And he guess that meant... he doesn't know the words... being soft with his apprentices? Maybe? Whatever doesn't matter.

After the apprentice joined him out of the den, Seabreeze launched into an overview of the planned lesson. It should be something simple enough for the eager apprentice to breeze through and then maybe they would have time for more advanced moves as well. Though Seabreeze felt a little out of sorts when it comes to battling. He's never been any good really. Perhaps he should seek out Fadingstar and then have a spar, sharpen his own skills and gets some tips for teaching his apprentices so he does them well. Seabreeze didn't want to pass on any bad habits, he wouldn't forgive himself if he did. "Today we are planned to go over the basics. Stance, dodging, basic moves. If we have time we can go into more complex maneuvers as well. The leap and hold, the usage of speed and analysis on the battle field. If we have time, if not, we will postpone the advanced battling for another day. I also want you and Duckpaw to have some partner battling practice as well."

Blue eyes met the apprentices eyes, "Any questions? Anything in particular you wish to learn? Battle and general wise?"

[ @rubberRatroom - Covepaw ]

[rubberRatroom]

Covepaw.
APPRENTICE | He/him | Purrks: N/A | 8 moons

"Enough Acorn Jellies can make life so much easier."

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Covepaw got to his paws, eager as soon as he heard Seabreeze call his name. Training, his favorite thing, second to exploring of course! He met it with the same excitement he would meet anything, except something he hated. If he despised nothing, it was clear as soon as you saw his face. His ears would pin back and he'd either give a look of disgust or horror. Or maybe even between the two! Covepaw smiled at Seabreeze, literally ready to meet the day. His paws were practically the only thing indicating that he'd been waiting to get outside. More preferably into the territory. Covepaw wasn't particularly fond of trees, however, when you lived right next to them, it was hard not to get used to the icky feeling. Now, it wasn't replaced for a fondness for this place, but what would complaining do? It most certainly wouldn't help and Covepaw hated being annoying.

"Okay! I'm ready,"

He mewed enthusiastically, following Seabreeze out of the den. His paws were more or less moving for him. He just couldn't bear his excitement! Even though she had passed, which made him sad for a moment, Splashgaze definitely didn't take him out like this. It was almost, well, like holding a bug in your paws! It was ready to fly away, yet was forced to be grounded. But now he felt like he was free, free to fly and soar and go as fast as he wanted! Maybe it was just because the level of respect he held for his mentor, but whatever the reason, he was happy he was reassigned to Seabreeze.

He perked his ears as Seabreeze started explaining the lesson. it sounded awful simple, for being something like battle moves. He'd seen the way some cats contorted their bodies and sometimes it made him wonder how'd he do it, too. Then he heard the word "Basics" and immediately eased. Basics was where everything needed to start, he thought.

"Alright, I trust you! I'll make sure and ask Duckpaw when we get back to camp!"

He grinned, maybe he and Duckpaw would become friends after all! He shook his head as he had no questions. Covepaw continued, bouncing, across wherever they went, now happy that a new friendship he wanted to happen, could be possible.

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[ @Dolomedes ]

[Oliver]

Seabreeze
He/him | Riverclan Lionheart | Moons: 21 | Purrks: Go with the Flow | The Collector | Ultimate Predator |
“Ocean waters rising above your neck
You feel the glass start to crack.”

No questions yet it seems, but perhaps that would change once they actually get into the lesson portion of their day. Seabreeze leaded the young apprentice from camp and into a small more open space not too far away. It would do for the task they have set out in front of them. The lionheart slowed and then came to a halt before turning to face the apprentice head on, his blue eyes looked over Covepaw.. His mind went to Frostmelt for a moment before he could catch it and he was forced to suppress a wince at his missing friend. He misses Frostmelt. Maybe the other would return to him one day. Though for now, Seabreeze would do him well to finish his apprentice's training.

"So the first thing we will be going over is a battle stance. Do you remember that hunting crouch I taught you not too long ago? A battle crouch is similar, you bend down not so much and keep your paws wider but its similar that you want to keep your paws light and even, but for the purpose of dodging rather than stealth. What do you think is the most important thing to know in a fight?"

[ @rubberRatroom - Covepaw ]

[rubberRatroom]

Covepaw.
APPRENTICE | He/him | Purrks: N/A | 9 moons

"Enough Acorn Jellies can make life so much easier."

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Covepaw nodded his head, a bit surprised when Seabreeze turned around, but he was still a-okay!

"Yeah, I think! Though I'm not really good at it."

He got as low to the ground as he could, belly barely hovering above the bare-earth. He could feel legs shaking ever so slightly. His tail didn't move as he crawled forward. He tumbled a moment later, sighing then bouncing right back up. Maybe he wasn't all that bad at doing it, it was rather holding the position. He figured he'd get better with time. His legs were still growing, he assumed, so he would surely develop the ability to hold a crouch later on!

Covepaw listened to his mentor as time went by. Battling sounded exhilarating, thrilling even! He pondered the question for a while before thinking anything up. What would the most important thing be? He figured balance or stance. It made more sense to him. You could know any matter of moves, but how you executed them seemed rather important!

"Execution, balance, or stance!"

Covepaw smiled, not sure he got it right, but was glad he tried anyways.

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[ @Dolomedes ]

[Oliver]

Seabreeze
He/him | Riverclan Lionheart | Moons: 21 | Purrks: Go with the Flow | The Collector | Ultimate Predator |
“Ocean waters rising above your neck
You feel the glass start to crack.”

Seabreeze tilted his head as thought over the apprentice's answers. I wasn't one that he was thinking for the answer but it wasn't too far off the mark, it certainly wasn't something that he was expecting. "Well, that all applies as well. But truly, in my opinion, it comes down to your ability to dodge and understand your opponent. It doesn't matter how well you can hit if you are wounded too badly to continue. It's a balance, almost like swimming, it comes with practice and it comes with risk. If you fail you risk your life." Seabreeze blinked and realized how intense that was, "Sorry, but battling isn't something as prideful and full of honor that it seems while in the nursery." He readjusted his paws under him to rest more evenly, and therefore more lightly, ready to dash any way as needed.

"But with learning how to dodge, you learn how your opponent may do the same, how to counter certain things, how to get your enemy where you want them. You manipulate the battle field as you please... but that's much more advanced.. we'll be starting with the basics. To begin, show me your best battle stance."

[ @rubberRatroom - Covepaw ]