Bearclaw Valley and he sings to me real low

bears. a wave of concern crossed over the dark beast's features to learn of his ursine neighbors. thus far, he had not detected any bears by the lake.. but that did not mean diaspora's claim was free of peril.

he supposed they were in hibernation now -- but come spring, they would wake and be ravenous; some with suckling cubs.. and he knew no beast in the world was as violent nor as lethal as a bear sow.

another thing that he would tell @Stigmata immediately, once his meeting with treason was concluded. "perhaps they are sleeping. but that is troubling all the same. any other bad news to share with your new neighbors?"