Is it Truly More Courageous to Overcome?

She rumbled out a chuckle of amusement at his thoughts of what manner of craft his pelt could be. So not a rug- then she was sure of it; he’d be a nice coat. It would be a nice contrast against her black and white figure. She did have the impression that maybe helping would enhance the learning experience so when he pointed out she could assist him Absinth readily stood and set to work following his motions on the other side of the hide. Though she had really just gotten clean it was a nonissue for her to get down and dirty again, glancing at his usually pale lower fores streaked and splattered in blood themselves; some remaining blood lining his lips .. she almost wished she was as bloody to match.

While they worked he came to share the final details of the task- stretching and drying the hide to complete the process. She noted that it would shrink, however this bear's pelt was so massive it would hardly be a problem. Maybe something smaller would be a hassle- she peered up at him, pausing. ’-but it will make you something nice to sleep on.’  “Oh, is this for me?” She cocked her head to the side, wondering if she had misunderstood somehow.

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