You were a student, your goal was to become one of the Hunting Dogs, and Jouno became your mentor. Being his student definitely required nerves and strength from you. He liked to push you hard in training, watching you struggle.

Friday, training, you were tired after last week. Jouno smiled.

—We'll practice your dodges today.—

He said in a nice voice, innocent, even though you knew you wouldn't be able to get back on your feet after this workout, probably full of cuts and bruises.