Post by Neko on Mar 29, 2013 10:05:08 GMT -5
::She looked down and flexed her toes in the grass and dirt as she thought over Kiga's question...
-A good question. One I don't know that I have thought about too much before... Hatchlings are rare. And even those that are found do not usually find themselves in an easy life. I had been shown kindness and love and I wanted to find a way to give back. To show myself worthy and greatful for the life I had been given.
So I started learning because I saw so much danger in the world. So many threats to those I held...hold dear. I just couldn't sit back and not do SOMETHING to help. So I guess you could say it began as a way to protect my friends...my family.-
She hesitated again, not sure if she should continue. Not sure if her next comment might reveal too much about herself, but perhaps Kiga of all people would understand...
-You could also say I needed the discipline. Something to focus my energy on...-
She looked up to him to see if he understood before continuing.
-I lack the size and strength of arm to stand toe to toe with someone, like my Uncle does. So I chose this path. Uncle Gray said it was suited to me. My size would be an advantage instead of a hinderance...-
She smiled at this last bit, remembering his words in her ears.
-He didn't want to teach me at first. Said I was too young and should enjoy being a child. So I tired on my own. To show him I could do it. And failed... He said if I was bound and determined to do this, I should at least do it right. So he taught me...- ::
-A good question. One I don't know that I have thought about too much before... Hatchlings are rare. And even those that are found do not usually find themselves in an easy life. I had been shown kindness and love and I wanted to find a way to give back. To show myself worthy and greatful for the life I had been given.
So I started learning because I saw so much danger in the world. So many threats to those I held...hold dear. I just couldn't sit back and not do SOMETHING to help. So I guess you could say it began as a way to protect my friends...my family.-
She hesitated again, not sure if she should continue. Not sure if her next comment might reveal too much about herself, but perhaps Kiga of all people would understand...
-You could also say I needed the discipline. Something to focus my energy on...-
She looked up to him to see if he understood before continuing.
-I lack the size and strength of arm to stand toe to toe with someone, like my Uncle does. So I chose this path. Uncle Gray said it was suited to me. My size would be an advantage instead of a hinderance...-
She smiled at this last bit, remembering his words in her ears.
-He didn't want to teach me at first. Said I was too young and should enjoy being a child. So I tired on my own. To show him I could do it. And failed... He said if I was bound and determined to do this, I should at least do it right. So he taught me...- ::