Great Bear Wilderness Walla walla

When Peregrine saw a bear lumbering in the distance (no surprises there—he was in the Great Bear Wilderness), he didn't conceal himself nor change his path, though he did give her a wide and respectful berth. The sight of her reminded him of poor bedridden Finley. Should he kick this bear's ass in her honor? Better yet, should he try to recruit her? She was a stranger who knew nothing of the caldera's dramatic past and he didn't even have to meet her to know she could kick ass and take names. How rad would that be, having a bear in his ranks?

He smirked at the silly thought, dogging the ursine's steps from afar. Although he wasn't actually keen on either kicking her ass or recruiting her, he couldn't say he wasn't curious. She was a majestic beast and Peregrine found he couldn't tear his eyes away from her. In fact, he sped up without even realizing it, closing the distance between wolf and bear.