Sea Lion Shores oh, the world is dark

He was clearly possessive over the rock pile. Easy slowed upon seeing this, but did not stop her approach. He was even thinner than she'd thought, and then he was saying something that she didn't quite catch so she moved closer still to better hear him, saying, "What was that?"

His body language was confusing her. He seemed like a creature that needed her help! but also he was warning her away, all danger and bravado, and she wasn't sure how to take it. "Hey, I'm not going to hurt you," she assured him, ears pulling back in uncertainty.