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~dust~
Leopardstrike quirked a brow in amusement, tail flicking idly behind her,
"A solid start. I am never one to begrudge a good battle face. Now--" she placed a paw between Paprikapaw's forepaws and spread them a few inches apart,
"Keep your stance wide, that will make you much harder to unbalance. And bend your legs just a bit--stay wide and low, that will anchor you to the ground. Imagine your paws are great stones, weighting your body to the earth. Whenever the enemy moves to unbalance you, sink all your weight through your legs--become solid, like a tree." she explained.