Thanksgiving Bounty

Rhyme didn’t dislike the silence that settled between them, they were faced with a heavy load but she didn’t seem to mind that either. He was indeed thankful for the help, though not so much because he was ‘bored’ (because he was never bored) but because the going was much faster. Until they reached the log. He dropped the leg in his own mouth as Caelestis vaulted the fallen tree. He stifled a good natured chuckle as she reached for her side of the leg and eventually looked back at him asking for help with a sugary smile. Rhyme moved to offer his help, but as he bent down his head movement caught his eye.

His eyes widened as he took in the sight of a bear barreling towards them. "Look out!” He shouted as he jumped into a defensive stance. Rhyme wasn’t about to give up this kill. He growled deeply as he tucked his chin and bared his teeth. Evenly distributing his weight his hackles would rise over his back and he snapped his teeth at the charging beast. It didn’t diminish its charge, but Rhyme maneuvered further to his right. The creature’s right hand flashed out, aiming to score Rhyme with its long talon like claws. The alpha managed to stay out of its way, but he couldn’t find an opening.
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