06-30-2018, 03:17 PM
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Jacob does not exactly fit the bill of "able-bodied." The unfortunate reality of Snowbound is that no matter how wonderful the people are, a considerable amount of the residents are injured or disabled. Not that it's a bad thing to be that way, but from a tactical standpoint, it puts the people of Snowbound at a severe risk from attack. As long as the Typhoon remains their ally, attacks on the clan are not likely, but Melantha is nothing if not a bit paranoid. The way she sees it, learning to defend oneself is of the utmost importance. The young huntress will never admit it, but she cares immensely for her clanmates and will fight tooth and claw to protect them. However, one powerless creature cannot defend the lives of every single other person. Especially if the humans ever return, which Mel is convinced will happen. So she simply smiles at the Chief's arrival. "No, you will not slow us down," she says with a shake of her head. "I'll just adjust my plans to accommodate you and Izuku." A good way to determine if someone is competent at their job is to test if they are able to overcome obstacles. Melantha is a terrible conversationalist and shitty at being emotionally vulnerable, but she's adaptable. Alright, time to get to work. "I had plans to hold a more, uh, physical class, but we can just talk for now." Maybe it's better than just launching them into training. The mountain lioness settles into a seated position, regarding all three of her "students" with sagacious olive eyes. "So to start, I would like to know how many of you possess supernatural powers and, if so, what types?" They'll see where she is going once she gets there.