Bearclaw Valley Greetings

So absorbed was he in his thoughts, that one moment he was walking along, staring at the sky, and another he was only a few tail lengths away from an adult bear. He gave a yip of alarm, and was quick to take a couple steps backward. "Hello Mr.Bear. You won't eat me, right Mr.Bear? Please?"

The little fox's eyes were sparked with worry, but he held his ground. If this bear decided to chase him, there were a number of small burrows and other such hiding spots that he could fit into. As he told himself this, the worry in his eyes was less so, but his stance and eyes were still alert.