Bearclaw Valley [m] It's very easy to take more than nothing

Both Merrick and Pandora did as the bear demanded. Arielle watched silently as they both stepped upon the altar, dipped their paw in blood, and then painted the stone with their print. 

The bruin-witch welcomed the petite woman to Ursus. Arielle agreed; this one deserved a chance to prove her worth. The bruin-heart hoped she wouldn't be a disappointment. 

Merrick slipped away quietly and the new skeptic lingered. The healer turned to her. Now I must be alone. She turned to face the altar, closing her eyes and letting the world around her fall away. She would remain there in that position for as long as the bear demanded it.