Chapters of Our Lives [Sparrow]

Sparrow show the cat an excited, lopsided grin  when their eyes finally met. She held her tail still only by sheer will knowing that if she were to let it loose, it would wag her right off the branch and crashing into the ground below. That would also probably hurt and double also bring the bear's attention to her, leaving her there as chopped liver. So, yeah, she wouldn't be wagging her tail, she was sure the cat would understand.

The cat told her that the bear was being incredibly stubborn and wouldn't leave. She asked Sparrow if she was brave and adventurous, earning a slight and very controlled tail wag. "Both," she replied. "And maybe a little too stupid to know any better." Sparrow stuck out her tongue for effect. Her father had explained the line between bravery and stupidity, and since then Sparrow liked to think she tread that line pretty well. The cat asked if they should teach the bear a lesson, and Sparrow gave a curt nod, a plan already forming in her head.

"Gonna get you some moving space," she said, scurrying down the tree as best as she could while letting out a few loud barks at the bear. It lazily turned to look at her and she charged at it, waiting until she knew she had its full attention before curving away and barking again. The bear let out a loud, seemingly unimpressed snort and trundled in her direction. Sparrow shot the cat a look as a cue. It was her turn now.