On the Trail

Keelin stood back behind Merrick worriedly with wide, ruby eyes as she watched the bear that approached them with concern though she knew she shouldn't be all that worried with someone like Merrick around. She knew he could handle a predator like this one without too much of an issue, but if he was injured in the process she not only didn't have the knowledge or means to feed or protect herself, but she also lacked the supplies to mend his wounds properly. Sure, she could probably piece something together from what was around here since the herbs seemed fairly plentiful in the grove, but it still wasn't ideal. She flinched a bit when Merrick roared back at the bear, startling her and the bear as well, and she ultimately just backed away a bit more to let her master do what he does best. She watched as he lunched at the bear and kicked off the fight in earnest and luckily, at least for now, the only blood spilled belonged to the bear. She stood by anxiously, mostly just trying to stay out of the way for the time being.

"Keelin"