Blacktail Deer Plateau There's no kingdom to come [challenge]

Aningan was quick to return to his feet after the other male backed off. Physically, there were but dulling aches spread throughout various points of his body—perhaps the deepest wound of all was the one inflicted on his pride. And although Rosencrantz listened and stepped down when told, the bear could not help but feel bothered.

Later on, after calming down, Aningan would likely seek out the older male and request lessons in the art of battle. But, for now, he gave the warrior one last glance—a glare, even—and then took his leave.