Horizon Ridge For the Heart

Gavriil's wariness was understandable, since it had taken a lot of time for Pump to figure these creatures out and decide, how far it was possible to go, without causing any damage to her. But they had turned out to be pretty calm creatures and, unless you provoked them or tried to attack their young, they pretty much ignored you. However, you still had to watch out, since some of them were very keen on considering you as a big rag-doll to play with.

"As long as they are on the ground - they are quite slow and clumsy," Pump explained resuming to walk in the direction of the sea-lions. "Don't get in the water though and watch your feet, since they like to grab and nibble occasionally," she said and chuckled at her own odd sense of humor. "We will be careful to close the distance gradually," that was the simple plan. When dealing with these guys, you always had to have a clear escape route.