Sea Lion Shores the bear truth

She sure looked like she'd been struck dumb, but she still had enough sense to snatch those buggers with her. Tilting his head for a moment, Jackson surveyed their surroundings. Yep, she was definitely going this alone, and there wasn't too much in the options for escape, what with the sea behind her and the coast stretched out for a few good miles. And she wasn't about to out run him, not with those in her mouth. Still, this whole act of hesitation on her part, it did serve to him feel a tad bit guilty.

Maybe it was the way she tried to address him all formal like. What's all this sir nonsense? Jackson grumbled with a huff. He'd been ready for the fire, a spit about his weight or something before the mutt took off, he definitely hadn't expected all these... manners. What game are you playin'? I'll tell you what right now, I ain't ever been tricked by no fox. So I ain't about to have you take me for a loop if that's what you're tryin'.