Toil and trouble

Aristaios could feel the rush of adrenaline coursing through his veins as he engaged the bear. There was no time for introductions or pleasantries – only the immediate need to overcome their opponent. And for Aristo, the thrill of the fight.

As Alaric changed his tactic to target the bear’s flank, Aristaios continued his onslaught on the bear’s ribs. Of course it swapped at him, but his skin and bones were strong. He was pushed, scratched, but given his vantage the bear was hard pressed to land a proper hit. So Aristo kept pushing it, trying to force it down between the two of them. His jaws shaking and crunching down into the bear’s side. With every ounce of strength he possessed, he channeled his hefty weight and resolve into the strike, hoping to unbalance the beast – or better yet, tire it out by holding it in place.