Two Rivers Isle One's loss, another's gain

The wild glint still remained within the deep copper depths of the boys eyes as he stood tall, watching with narrowed eyes as the beast lunged his magnificent paw through the air with a quiet swoosh. Admiration and pity for the poor creature allowed his ridged pelt to flatten slightly, though he did not let his gaze depart from the bears weakened form. One rosy ear flicked back to acknowledge Aeronwyn as she corralled the youngsters. Good; they were safe for now, so long as the three of them would be able to end this quickly. "Perhapse one day our bodies will be able to provide your kin with strength in future times of hardship," he murmured with an underlying growl, stepping forward to keep in line with the dark dame, his tail also angling into an aggressive position. "You will feel better, I promise." He risked a glance at Burke, watching silently as he waited for the brute to make the first move.