kaiden
There is no shame in survival
Only strength
There is no shame in survival
Only strength
Kaiden's eyes increasingly widened as the brat worked to kill the fish. At the same time, a grin continued to grow as well. She learned, adapted, and improvised until she overcame her own limits. As such, the fish soon met its end. When Trinket eventually looked up, she found the mer watching her with pride and satisfaction. "Yes. Yes, you did. Well done." The praise was nearly a croon.
"You beat the fish, and now you must continue to beat any and all that try to make you lose. Every second of everyday. Survive, not just by hunting and killing for food. But by killing all that try to kill you." The mer leaned slightly out of the water, their own eyes meeting the unblinking stare of the demigod.
"Do you understand now?"
