[Dust]

Originally Posted by \\/\/

"Well, if you close the distance, you have a much better chance of hitting, since your opponent will have trouble avoiding your attacks. Don't let up, because if your opponent is too focused on defending themselves, they'll have less opportunities to hit back. Another thing, moving backwards will give the enemy the advantage, because, in my experience, it's easier to attack while moving forward then back."

Chillhop thought for a moment, "Then again, that's just my fighting style. Some cats can leap faster and more suddenly, and catch you off guard, so it works for them, and some cats might like being defensive because they're good at taking advantage of when their opponent exposes themself to counterattacks."

Condorpaw's face contorted into displeased annoyance as he shook his head,

"So then what should I even do? I want to fight! Not play stupid baby soft-paw games... What's the point of practicing with no claws if we use our claws in battle?" His tail lashed behind him as he dropped back into a crouch, remembering to keep claws in paws. With a quiet growl rumbling in his throat, the apprentice stalked forward before laying on his belly.

"Have you ever killed anyone in battle before, Chillhop?"