Pride suffused Shattervenom until she thought her heart would burst with the shimmering emotion. She'd thrown odd, quirky exercises at Turtlepaw and the boy had tackled them all, regardless of his misgivings or nervousness. The fluffy apprentice took her feedback, adjusted, and
succeeded--all while maintaining a positive earnest attitude. It was true: the pair of them made a good team. Hopefully the slender warrior had done her part to not only assist Turtlepaw in completing his assigned task, but also lend him valuable hunting practice… she'd gladly train him again if he ever asked for her help.
"You were a delight to work with, partner," Shatter told her charge gruffly, softly bumping his fur-padded shoulder as they marched back to Fallownose.
"You should be proud of yourself." Despite her flat mask, Shattervenom's eyes twinkled; think of the greatness still to form in this kid! He had a bright future ahead of him, for sure.
Waving her tail high to flag Fallownose down, Shattervenom finally slowed to a halt, feeling as if her face was about to crack in half from the tiny genuine grin curving her muzzle.
"Task complete, deputy. Turtlepaw hunted a rabbit and a field mouse after showing me his current skills. He's a natural."