Shiraya's Odyssey
Briana listened intently to her students, her expression softening at Vera's concern and Aris's admission. Both of them had legitimate worries that she wanted to address head-on.
"That's an understandable worry, Vera. But, if you really want to help Aris — one of the best things you can do is learn how to become strong yourself. That doesn't mean you have to be the strongest combatant." She began, "There are many ways to defend yourself that don't require overpowering an opponent. Sometimes, the best defense is not just a good offense, but a keen mind that can outmaneuver an adversary." Briana paused for a moment, considering her words before continuing.
"When you're in battle, I want you to always be thinking of how to redirect your opponents energy, to consider the environment you're in and what advantages or disadvantages that gives you. Find ways to use their momentum against them, and employ defensive tactics with the Force that will allow you to maintain control of the situation. Strategy, agility, and intuition can be very powerful in their own right. Hopefully in time, you'll feel just as confident on your own, as you do with your brother." Or at least confident enough that, Force forbid anything should happen, Vera would be able to get herself out of a situation whether Aris was there, or not. Making sure they both could walk away from battle, was more important than anything else.
Turning to Aris, Briana's brows furrowed. She'd had a vague idea before meeting with them that Aris experienced the Force differently than the other Noble children, but she'd never encountered someone who couldn't feel the intentions of another like this, especially between those who shared a close familial bond. It posed a very unique challenge.
"Then perhaps we need to look for another approach to help you." Briana mused a loud, "My older student, Lily Decoria , is an Echani. One of their specialties is reading body language through combat. Perhaps this skill might be something you can learn and adapt to your own strategy. Understanding the physical cues of both foes and allies can be invaluable, as most combatants exhibit certain patterns or 'tells' that can be followed if you know what to look for."