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Hearing the donkey speak was also a shock, but one lessened by seeing it attack the bear. At least this time he didn’t let it strike him dumb! As the donkey turned and began to race away from the polar bear, Mercury followed suit. Hearing a confused, angry bellow from the bear behind them.

His paws were able to gain purchase better than the donkey, and it made up for the donkey's extra speed. He was able to race alongside it without getting lost behind. Once they were out of range of the polar bear they began to slow. Warmed from the fight and the run, he had all but forgotten about the cold. “I’ve never met a talking donkey before… never thought I’d like one, either but you really saved my ass out there. So, uh… thanks. I’m Mercury”


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