[ This one is an old Red Panda with the grave voice of Dustin Hoffman. Bigger than a chinchilla. Around two feet tall and standing on his hind legs, fluffy tail bobbing behind him. He pads into the hall and going 'round the lad, as if studying him. ]
A student of the sword, I see. If you do not focus then that practice sword will do you more harm than good.
[ Settling in, and setting himself in a lotus position on one side of the dojo where he can watch the boy. ]