While Klein had taken time to visit Elev back in the East, he had thought to help train her in the arts of a basic sword. The feline knew it was a dangerous world and who better to teach her how to protect herself than the very wolf the saved her life? The one who had done so much for her?

Clearly, the weight of the weapon wasn't what she thought it would be. Her poise was lacking and her stature was rigid, but she had the heart to learn. The burden of the armor, no matter how light, felt a bit encumbering but she grew used to it.

Klein had been so kind and seemed to help her through each step. Having taken a liking to a bow and different style in the North, the wolf was already advancing in other areas of melee weaponry while Elev was still struggling at the beginning steps of her first weapon.

"Now, don't be afraid and stand your ground. Show your enemy you're prepared to put them down, should they push you to it," Klein told her, taking a stance and smiling to himself. "They should know better than to mess with the Seer~"

"R-right," Elev stuttered, gripping the sword's handle with both hands and feeling her arms shake lightly. She wasn't ready for this, but she needed to learn to defend herself. She couldn't rely on others all the time. The only thing that made the serval worry was being on the other end of a sword. Once was enough..

Art is by the incredibly talented  RedDyeNo5
This was such a lovely surprise from my wonderful buddy  Spirix during a bit of stress. Thank you so much for everything~