Bearclaw Valley lionizing

Ashlar heard the challenge but did not understand it.  A brother and a sister.  He did not know why they would fight, why they could not stand fast together and both have equal part of the bear.  Why did Avicus call?

With his tail tucked, Ashlar arrived late, sneaking hesitantly to observe with his eyes wide and worried. He had almost not come but something turned in his stomach.  They should stop.  This wasn't right.

But just as was true so many times before, Ashlar was frozen.  He could not force himself to move forward.  His throat was closed over and he couldn't call out and plead for them to  stop this.  All he could do, at the moment, was watch.

feel free to skip him if you wish!