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Post by Nadia on Aug 9, 2023 1:20:17 GMT -6
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Post by Leafy on Aug 9, 2023 10:48:44 GMT -6
Before Leafy could get settled in, she felt a strong tug that indicated a mystical presence was among them. She tried to pinpoint where it was coming from and soon realized that the crystal was nestled in an area that was out of her reach. Sage clambered up onto her shoulder to get a closer look and Thane looked as equally interested in the crystal. They could just see a hint of it, trapped inside what appeared to be a bird's nest. If they wanted to reach it, they would need to figure out how to climb up.
“I guess I’ll have to teach you,” she remarked to Thane.
She had a rope that she could use as aid, but it would be more effective if she could teach Thane how to retrieve gems that were high up. His strong, gem-like front claws would give him the grip he needed to scale upwards. Leafy positioned herself underneath the nest. There were cliffs that jutted out enough that she should have purchase to climb. She made sure that Thane was watching as she grasped the lowest ledge that she could find. She then demonstrated how she could use the ledge to push her body upwards.
(Thane 5 1/5, 10 1/5 | Sage 5 1/5, 10 1/5)
(Training: Climb 1)
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Post by Leafy on Aug 12, 2023 16:08:27 GMT -6
Surprisingly, Sage also watched her with rapt attention alongside Thane. The girl was pleased with this response and repeated her demonstration so that the two had enough time to absorb everything. When Leafy took a closer look at both of her creature companions, she realized that they both shared the same opposable thumbs that she had herself. She flexed her fingers, showing her two pets that they could do the same with theirs. Sage followed her actions quickly, mimicking the motions that Leafy was showing her. The girl curled her fingers and pressed them up against one of the ledges, showing how it was possible to hang onto them.
“Nice, you’re getting the idea!” she complimented Sage as the Felusine tried to fit her fingers into the cavern wall. She was too tiny to reach the lowest edge on her own, so Leafy picked her up and positioned her so she could get a feel for the ledge.
Sage placed her hands on the ledge, curling her fingers and positioning her thumb so she could grip the ledge. Leafy held her in a way that mimicked if the Felusine were to hold herself up. Thane took a different approach. He settled on a different ledge and aimed to reach it.
(Thane 5 2/5, 10 2/5 | Sage 5 2/5, 10 2/5)
(Training: Climb 2)
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Post by Leafy on Aug 12, 2023 16:19:34 GMT -6
Leafy watched as Thane scouted out a strategy for reaching the ledge. Since he was bigger than Sage, he didn't need her help in starting. He decided to take a running leap at it, backing up a few feet to give himself some momentum before racing forward. She was surprised at his agility as he attempted to jump for the ledge. He was unable to reach the ledge successfully, but it had been a good attempt. After a few false starts, he managed to jump just high enough to touch the ledge with his front paws. His thumbs helped him to hold on, but after a few heartbeats he slipped back off and landed on the ground with a cloud of dust and a thud.
"Good job, boy!" Leafy praised him, quite impressed with how well it had gone. She couldn't expect any of her pets to perform a new move perfectly on the first go, but Thane had a more successful first go at it than most.
Sage wriggled in her grasp, wanting to try it out on her own as well. Leafy let go but stayed close just in case the baby Felusine fell. She made sure to keep her hands hovering underneath.
(Thane 5 3/5, 10 3/5 | Sage 5 3/5, 10 3/5)
(Training: Climb 3)
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Post by Leafy on Aug 12, 2023 16:44:10 GMT -6
Sage’s smaller size meant that the fall would be a harsher drop than it would be for Thane. Leafy didn't quite trust that the baby would be coordinated enough to time a dismount properly. She held herself up on the ledge, hanging for longer than Thane had managed before dropping off and landing in Leafy's arms.
"Nicely done, Sage!" Leafy praised the Felusine.
Sage beamed back at her and squirmed so that she could be put on the ground again. She wanted to try it entirely on her own next time! Thane decided to give another attempt and took a few moments to judge the distance between him and the ledge with more care. He took a running leap, managing to scrabble upwards and grip the edge of the low ledge with his front paws. He managed to hang in for quite a while before choosing to let go and dismount.
"Good job!" Leafy exclaimed as Thane padded over to her in pride. She gave his ears a quick scratch.
Sage indicated that she was going to try again, though this time would be taking the initial approach all on her own. Since she wasn’t as big as Thane, she would need to do things differently.
(Thane 5 4/5, 10 4/5 | Sage 5 4/5, 10 4/5)
(Training: Climb 4)
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Post by Leafy on Aug 12, 2023 16:53:03 GMT -6
She decided that she would mimic what Leafy did to hold onto the ledge, but she would place her hands in little slots across the wall. That way, she would be able to climb her way up in order to reach the ledge rather than try and jump towards it. She tested out a small hand hold, placing her hands firmly in place so she would be able to use her legs for balance while she was still on the ground. Satisfied with her start, Sage decided that she was ready to give it a real go.
She lifted one leg off the ground and used it to propel herself to the next handhold she had picked out, but she missed and dropped back down to the ground. Leafy decided that she would demonstrate what the little Felusine was trying to do in order to give her a proper example. Thane watched as well as Leafy placed her hands against the ledge and hauled her feet upwards, placing them in footholds. She then held herself there, trying to show off the ideal position to place her body as she then picked out another ledge and reached out with her left hand to grab onto it.
(Thane 6, 11 | Sage 6, 11)
(Training: Climb 5)
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Post by Fiera Ferella on Aug 13, 2023 10:29:25 GMT -6
A bright and shiny glimmer of red as you climb!
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Post by Leafy on Aug 14, 2023 16:07:58 GMT -6
Both pets watched her closely as she demonstrated how to swing her body upwards and redistribute her weight as she moved to hang onto the other ledge. Leafy let her arms support her as she swung her legs back and forth, building up enough momentum to then swing up even higher. She reached her right hand outward and managed to catch the next ledge with her fingertips. Deciding that she wanted to join Leafy, Sage took a running leap, just like Thane had done. She pushed off with her legs and managed to scuffle her way up the base of the wall until she could reach a comfortable ledge. The Felusine beamed proudly, thrilled that she had managed to get this far all on her own.
"Great job, Sage!" Leafy praised her as well.
Not one to be outdone, Thane decided that he would give it another go too. He stretched his body out as her prepared his jump. He then took a running start and leaped straight to the ledge that Leafy had started on. The girl decided to dismount to get a better view of how her pets were doing. She placed a hand under Sage and helped stabilize the Felusine as she reached for the next ledge.
(Thane 6 1/5, 11 1/5 | Sage 6 1/5, 11 1/5)
(Training: Climb 6)
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