A person can't become stronger physically until they first become stronger mentally.

Rain had heard every word that the Quincy had said to the boy, choosing not to intervene just to see how things would play out. And that's one of the things that really stood out during all this dribble. There were a few other key points, the other most important one would be "Overcome yourself.".

The Grim Angel had a belief that was somewhat similar to the first point; although his was To train the mind, one must first train the body. True, you'd have to have a motivated mind to become stronger and Zachary seemed to already have that.

But telling him that he was going to 'die' wasn't going to work; if he was trying to encourage him.

It was a tiny while after the Quincy had left when Rain realized that Zach didn't know he was standing a little way behind him.

Rain let out an audible yawn and made a groaning noise when he stretched, so Zach would turn to look at him.

"I've never actually trained anyone before--officially trained, like this; separate from the world, living in a hut, not like that."

Rain sighed a little, "As a result, I'll try to train you in 'levels'. Right now, you're at level one--How good are you unarmed?"

The Grim Angel set himself, one hand behind his back. "I'll know when you throw your first punch. Hit me."