Me: Okay. We're going to learn the front paw blow. Remember - claws sheathed!
Darkpaw and Pebblepaw: Okay....
Shrewnose: Good. Now, Cloudpelt and Hareleap will be helping us -
Cloudpelt: Aw, yeah!
Hareleap: Okay, I guess... I don't want to hurt any of the young she-cats around here.
Shrewnose: Good. Now, Cloudpelt, you're pairing with Darkpaw. Hareleap, you're with Pebblepaw. Let's start off with Pebblepaw.
Pebblepaw: Okay!
Shrewnose: When Hareleap charges you, give him a blow with your paw. Remember -
Pebblepaw: Claws sheathed!
Hareleap: Well, then - let's try it! *charges towards Pebblepaw*
Pebblepaw: *squeals* Eeek! *holds out a paw and gets knocked over*
Hareleap: I'm sorry! *helps her up* Would you like to try again? I'll try to be more gentle.
Pebblepaw: .... Okay!
Hareleap: Let's try again. *charges towards Pebblepaw, slow motion*
Pebblepaw: GET AWAY FROM ME!! *smashes paw into his side*
Hareleap: *staggers back, then straightens* Well, you're a powerful little she-cat, are you?
Pebblepaw: Yes!
Me: .... Okay, then... Darkpaw, it's -
Darkpaw: I know, I know! Come on, Cloudpelt - attack me!
Cloudpelt: Erm... Okay, but remember -
Darkpaw: Yeah, yeah. Claws sheathed. Whatever.
Cloudpelt: Please be a little more respectful, Darkpaw.
Darkpaw: I know.... Can we start now?
Cloudpelt: *nods, then charges*
Darkpaw: *knocks him back*
Cloudpelt: Careful, little one -
Darkpaw: I'm not little! I'll be the best and most powerful warrior in the forest - I know it! When all those weak leaders are merely a shadows in the storm of ThunderClan, I'll become the leader and I'll -
Cloudpelt: .... Skyfoot, you should speak to your apprentice about respect.
Me: It's not my fault - Oh well, okay.
Cloudpelt: *leans in
way too close* I know it's not your fault, but it's your duty, right? I remember I had an apprentice like yours. *winks*
Me: I - Oh...