Reaper was enjoying this time near the falls, his head lowered as he drank up water. Moloch soared above him in the sky, circling and watching ever vigilant for danger. Moments of peace ticked on by and Reaper raised his head from the stream to look around. So far, there was no one else here. A sudd ekt crack of a branch made his ears and eventually his head swivel to catch the location of the noise. Much to his surprise, he saw a large bear making it's way towards the stream. He was surprised, because he thought bears were hibernating by now. This bear was different. It was far skinner than most bears should be at this stage of the year. And it looked hungry. It looked... desperate.

Moch let out a little late warning call, swooping down to land on Reaper's shoulders. Reaper let out a warning bark to the bear, for it to keep its distance. But it only kept getting closer, it's stance becoming more defensive as it let out a snarl. Reaper returned the snarl and with that, the bear led a charge forwards. Reaper lunged forwards to meet it, head on, his white maws splayed open as he sought to grab the bear's front leg in his maw. Moloch flapped it's wings and took off towards the bear's face, getting all to close to it and flapping his wings to distract it while Reaper attacked.

Ellara had been gathering herbs near the falls when the sounds of the scuffle reached her ears. Her latte-pink and coffee-brown fur bristled as she looked up, striking pink eyes catching sight of the commotion. She saw a white faced wolf, flanked by a raven, bravely lunging at a gaunt bear.

Acting swiftly, Ellara lowered her head and bent her knees, her body poised for action. She didn't know them, but the need to help overwhelmed her. She darted forward, her paws hitting the ground with a deliberate grace. As the raven flapped its wings furiously around the bear’s face, she seized the opportunity to attack.

With a powerful leap, Ellara aimed for the bear’s hindquarters, her teeth sinking into its flesh. She growled low, trying to pull the bear’s attention away from the other wolf. Her position was defensive, ready to spring back or sidestep if the bear turned on her.

"Careful!" she barked to the unknown wolf, her voice firm but not harsh. She needed to make sure they both had a plan. "We need to drive it off together!"

Her eyes flickered between the bear and the wolf, assessing the situation, ready to adjust her stance and attacks as needed. She knew this fight would require both their strengths to end swiftly and safely. She could only hope he did not bolt when the bear began to turn around and focus her.

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Ellara "Ella" Praetor

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It seemed Reaper would not be fighting alone in this battle. Soon, a wolf Reaper had not seen before was charging towards the bear and sinking their fangs into its hindquarters. The bear would suddenly twist around and focus on the new wolf, who barked at Reaper. They were to drive the bear away. The sudden jerk of the bear made Reaper loose his grip and he felt the forearm rip away from his fangs. "I agree!" He barked back loudly. Moloch moved from flapping its wings in the bear's face to violently pecking at the top of the bear's head as he cawed. Reaper moved to attack the bear's side of neck while it's focus was on the stranger wolf. His white maws splayed open and sought the thick skin of the bear's neck.

Ellara's grip on the bear's hindquarters faltered as it twisted around to face her, its eyes wild with desperation. The bear's sudden focus on her didn't rattle her resolve; instead, it steeled her determination. Hearing the other wolf's agreement, she knew they had a fighting chance together.

As the bear lunged at her, Ellara sprang back with agile precision, avoiding its powerful swipes. Her knees remained bent, muscles coiled, ready for the next move. The raven's relentless pecking and the other wolf's fierce assault on the bear's neck provided a critical distraction.

Seizing the moment, Ellara darted to the bear's exposed side, aiming for its ribs. Her teeth sank deep into the thick hide, a growl rumbling from her throat as she held on. As a large paw came swinging towards her, Ellara released her hold and sprang off her hind legs to get a few feet away from it again.

"Stay on its neck!" she called out to the white-faced wolf. "We'll wear it down!"

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Ellara "Ella" Praetor

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Reaper's gaze was focused on the brown bear as his maws were successful in grabbing a hold of the side of the neck. He applied forcible pressure until blood filled his pale maws, staining his white muzzled with shades of red. He shook his head as he tore but the constant motion made him slip and loose his grip. He stepped back and his ears perked to hear the female wolf speak again. She wanted him to stay in the neck. His seagreen eyes shot over to her and he gave a determined nod before lunging back towards the bear's neck in attempt to grab it a second time. This time the bear was focus on Reaper and sent a massive paw swinging his way and caught the wolf on his side. Reaper rolled onto the ground, carefully to avoid any major claw marks but got a good bruising on his ribcage from the blow. The Bloodjaw sprung back to his feet and let out a vicious snarl. Moloch let out a furious caw and was now using its talons to scrap at the bear, the bear was now trying to get the raven away from its face. It was distracted and now ready for the two wolves to strike again.

Ellara watched in horror as the bear's massive paw struck the other wolf, sending him rolling. Her heart pounded, worry for her new ally mixing with the adrenaline coursing through her veins. Seeing him spring back to his paws with a snarl reassured her, but she knew they had to end this quickly before either of them got seriously hurt.

As the bear tried to fend off the raven's furious assault, Ellara seized the opportunity. Her striking pink eyes narrowed with determination as she lunged forward, aiming for the bear's vulnerable underbelly. With all her strength, her teeth sank into the soft flesh, tearing it with a fearsome growl.

She released and leapt back just in time to avoid a retaliatory swipe from the bear, her defenses still up but her mind set on ending this fight. "Stay strong!" she barked to Reaper, her voice laced with urgency.

Without hesitation, Ellara circled around, her movements swift and calculated. She leapt once more, this time aiming for the bear's throat, hoping to join Reaper in a coordinated strike while his avian friend kept it distracted. She latched on with a powerful bite, her body tense and ready to spring back if needed.

The bear roared in pain and desperation, its movements growing more sluggish. Ellara held on with all her strength, her senses heightened, ready to react to any shift in the battle. She could taste the inevitable death of the bear in the blood that rushed over her tongue.

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Ellara "Ella" Praetor

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Reaper watched as the stranger dived in for another attack on the bear's underbelly and then they quickly danced away safe from being hit. Reaper could feel the bruising on his ribs, he was lucky they were fractured from such a blow. He thought of Mae, briefly, before his attention returned to the bear. The female wolf was attacking the bear's throat now. Moloch flew back to avoid being swooped at and dove in, talons clawing at the bear's face and head fur. Reaper decided it was time to get back in there. He would launch himself forwards, his bloodied maws opening as he went to security himself a bite on the bear's throat on the other side of it. With the two wolves at its throat, Reaper knew the bear's end would be inevitable.

Ellara felt the bear's resistance weaken under the combined assault. With Reaper attacking the other side of the bear's throat, she bit down harder, feeling the rush of blood filling her mouth. The bear's roars grew weaker, its desperate thrashing slowing to feeble movements.

Finally, with one last powerful shake of her head, Ellara tore through the bear's vital arteries. The beast gave a final, gurgling roar before collapsing to the ground, lifeless. Ellara released her grip and stepped back, panting heavily, her fur matted with blood.

She turned her attention to Reaper, concern evident in her striking pink eyes. "Are you alright?" she asked, her voice softening. She took a few cautious steps toward him, her gaze scanning for any serious injuries. "That was a hard hit you took."

Ellara's heart still pounded with the adrenaline of the fight, but relief began to wash over her. They had succeeded, and now it was time to ensure her newfound ally was safe. "I'm Ellara, by the way," she added, offering a brief, weary and bloodied smile. "Thank you for fighting with me."

Ellara's relief quickly turned to practicality as she approached the fallen bear. She reached into her satchel, pulling out an ivory blade that gleamed despite its frequent use. With practiced precision, she began to cut pieces of the bear's hide, working swiftly but carefully to ensure she got the best sections for crafting. Her movements were efficient, her mind already thinking ahead to the bracers she would create.

Once she had enough hide, she set about makeshift tanning it. She used a mixture of herbs and seawater she had collected earlier, working the solution into the hide to preserve and soften it. As she worked, she glanced up at Reaper, noting his injuries but also his resilience. "I am a healer, if you would like me to take a look." She nodded towards his ribs.

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Ellara "Ella" Praetor

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Reaper felt blood fill his pale maws as his metal capped fangs burrowed deeper and deeper into the throat of the bear. He could feel its pulse on his fangs and he did not hesitate in taking it. It seems the stra her wolf had the same idea, a moments later the bear was dead. Moloch flew away from the bear and landed on Reaper's shoulders. Reaper stepped back and collected his breath, looking at the bear and then to the stranger. She had asked if he was ok. He nodded his head. "Yes, I'm quite alright. Although a little sore." Adrenaline was far too strong right now, Reaper knew he would have bruised ribs later. When the stranger introduced herself, Reaper would return the favor. "Reaper Malice Bloodjaw. Or Reaper, for short." He told her. "And this is Moloch." He gestured to the raven.

Reaper took a look at the bear. "Thank you for your help." He told Ellara. He watched as the woman got to work on the bear. Reaper would get to work himself, moving to the maws of the beast. He worked to open the once powerful jaws to expose the large fangs inside. He bent down and began to carefully pull and cut the fangs loose the gums. He did this until all four incisors of the bear were freed from their pink chambers and collected in a nest pile.

"You're a crafter I see. Or at least, have some sort of experience in the field hm?" Repeater hummed curiously, tilting his head. He was a crafter in Seether Carnage before he switched to the Sentinel branch. He still retained and used his knowledge from his crafting days. He very much enjoyed crafting this for his loved ones. He intended to use the bear's fangs to craft a necklace for Mae.

"I have someone who can look me over, tha k you for the offer." He told Ellara politely. He wanted Mae to look him over while he presented the bear's teeth to her as a gift. It would be a bonding moment, he thought.

She continued to work on the bear's hide, her ivory blade slicing through the thick fur and skin with experience. She glanced up as Reaper introduced himself and his raven companion, Moloch. "Nice to meet you both, Reaper and Moloch," she said through a smile, her voice calm now that the immediate danger had passed.

As Reaper began extracting the fangs, Ellara carefully folded the cut pieces of hide, ensuring they were treated with the herbal mixture she had prepared. The process was meticulous, but necessary if she were to craft sturdy bracers. She couldn't help but smile and blush a bit as Reaper observed, "Yes, I have some experience in crafting," she replied in a modest tone. "It's a useful skill to have, especially when it comes to armoring yourself. What is your plan with those teeth?" she asked curiously.

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Ellara "Ella" Praetor

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Reaper would collect the teeth gently and take them towards the waters edge. He would then one by one gently clean each of the teeth from any meat or blood that had coated them. One by one until they were all clean as a whistle. He then would recollect the teeth into a pile and search around for a large yet sturdy leaf and some vine. Once said leaf was found, he tested its durability by tugging on it and the vine. He was going to make a makeshift pouch to put the teeth in so they did not get lost. He set the teeth inside the middle of the leaf before using a paw to close up the leaf. He then took the vine and wrapped it around the bundle and pulled it tight. Carefully he used his maws to knot the vine the then took the pouch into his maw. He trotted back over to Ellara and set the pouch down on a nearby stone.

"I plan on making a necklace for my beloved." He told Ellara with some pride. He was sure Mae would enjoy such a gift. "All I need is a decent rope like material for the necklace. I am wondering if I take some of the sinew from the bear and dried it out if it would be more effective than simple vine." He had heard of others making rope from sinew before, but had never attempted it himself. He looked over the bear critically, wondering where the best spot to get sinew from would be.

Ellara watched as Reaper cleaned and prepared the bear's teeth with utmost care, admiring his dedication and craftsmanship. As he returned with a makeshift pouch, she nodded in approval. "That sounds like a wonderful gift. I'm sure your beloved will appreciate the effort."

She continued her own work, ensuring the bear hide was properly treated and ready for crafting. When Reaper mentioned Sinew, her ears perked up. "Sinew can be incredibly strong and durable once dried," she confirmed, her pink eye glancing over the bear's body. "It would definitely be more effective than a simple vine, especially for something as significant as a necklace."

Ellara stood and moved closer to the bear's legs, where the tendons would be most accessible. "The best sinew usually comes from the legs and back," she explained, using her blade to make precise cuts. She exposed the tendons, pulling them free with practiced ease. "It will need to be dried and twisted into cord, but it will make a sturdy material."

She tossed the sinew to Reaper with a smile, "Here, this should be enough for your project. If you need help with the drying process, I can assist." She really had nothing better to do, anyway!

Her paws returned to the hide, ensuring it was properly treated and ready to be fashioned into bracers. She measured each around her forelimbs and cut away the excess with her blade. It wasn't long before she anchored the blades she'd been saving in the bracers and put them on, her work finished. She danced on her forelimbs, shifting her weight as she tested how the bracers felt with a smile on her lips. "Perfect."

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Ellara "Ella" Praetor

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Reaper listened as the woman responded. So he was correct in his thought of sinew making a better rope for the necklace than vine. Reaper would move over to her, watching as Ellara would slice open the bear's leg with her blade. His seagreen eyes were fixated, watching as she effortlessly harvested the sinew from the leg. He flashed her a grin. "You're very skilled at this." He complimented her genuinely. From one crafter to another.
His gaze shifted to the sinew that was tossed his way. Gently to took the sinew in his maw and set beside the packed up bear teeth on the stone. He dipped his crowned head towards her. "I thank you kindly." He told the woman. "I should be able to figure out the drying and rope process from here." He watched as than woman then tried on her newly made bracers from the bear fur. He gave her a smile. "Those look rather comfortable. I'm sure they will hold up quite well." He looked to Moloch and pointed to the sinew and pouch with his one front red paw. "Moloch, could you carry this for me while we return home?" He asked the raven politely. The raven cawed and flew down from its perch, hopping over to the stone and inspecting the items carefully.

"I must thank you again for your aid. I would like to meet again someday, should the stars align for us." Reaper smiled, flicking an ear. He would then turn and motion Moloch to follow behind him, the bird clutched the sinew and pouch within its talons and took flight towards the air.

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