Not all Mer were so stoic; Andromeda would likely take such a bruise with far more commentary, and Kaiden was... volatile, even at the best of times. But Hadama had practiced against Melita's throwing arm and compared to her fastballs Lena's tentative tosses were downright gentle.
Both had their place, and if he could help Lena become more comfortable with her aim then he hoped it would be time well-spent for both of them.
It was certainly proving to be beneficial for the King. This time he was able to judge the speed and distance through the air accordingly and the starlit tines of his trident struck true. With a neat twist and flick of his wrists he brought the broad side of the tines around and hit the deadwood squarely so that it spun off to the side and well away from his body. He almost smiled as he resettled himself and nodded in appreciation of Lena's aim. "One more," he requested, "to make certain that was not a fluke." Then it would be up to Lena how much more practice she wanted with her aim; something he was happy to help with since she had been willing to help him with his own training.
Both had their place, and if he could help Lena become more comfortable with her aim then he hoped it would be time well-spent for both of them.
It was certainly proving to be beneficial for the King. This time he was able to judge the speed and distance through the air accordingly and the starlit tines of his trident struck true. With a neat twist and flick of his wrists he brought the broad side of the tines around and hit the deadwood squarely so that it spun off to the side and well away from his body. He almost smiled as he resettled himself and nodded in appreciation of Lena's aim. "One more," he requested, "to make certain that was not a fluke." Then it would be up to Lena how much more practice she wanted with her aim; something he was happy to help with since she had been willing to help him with his own training.
