Simply Unbearable

Aureus was pleased to meet the scruff but well-built mortal, though the name didn't mean much of anything to him. Before a conversation could ensue there was the sound of movement nearby. Something large was approaching. Aureus quickly set his defenses as a bear suddenly emerged from the brush. He wasn't sure if it was the coyote's squealing or the sound of blood that had caught the bears attention but the creature was intent on battle. It swung a mighty paw right toward Aureus' head and he quickly ducked and darted forward in one smooth motion. Jaws wide he dug into the bears ankle, thrashing his head while letting go to deal a glancing blow. For seconds later the bears claws were right where his head would've been.