[SE] [Training] to survive, one way or another

Alys

Evasion tactics had served her well thus far, and were certainly what came the most naturally to the seer. That didn't, however, mean that she should neglect other options. As Deimos said, sometimes, dodging or fleeing might not be effective, so she should at least understand the basics of how to defend herself in other ways. She mimicked Deimos's motions as he demonstrated. "Like this?" she asked, her brow creasing in concentration as she moved in ways that she had never attempted before. It was awkward, and uncomfortable, but Alys knew that if she practiced enough, it could become second nature.

So she would have to practice enough.

The next slow punch that Deimos threw glanced off her forearm when she raised it to block, and she nodded almost to herself, indicating that she understood how to obstruct a blow. Still, she didn't let her guard down, in case Deimos decided to throw another punch.

I once believed love would be burning red
But it’s golden