Lost Creek Hollow Pickled Hot Peppers

Nunataq rarely showed fear and Breccan was one of the few people to see her visibly distraught at the sight of the moose. The encounter with smaller beasts of the deer kind was still vivid in her memory - they had let the young wolf flee with bruised ribs and a "blue eye", where the kick had been particularly well aimed. They had taught her a good lesson she would never forget.

Therefore with her limited faculties at imagination, she still could foresee the pain and trouble, if an animal twice the size of those she had met prior, were to challenge them. She shot a wary glance in Cubanelle's direction, wondering, what would be the best action for a Pepper Squad member. Being bold, brave and stupid or admit defeat even before the potential fight has begun.

Against her "better" judgement, she chose the latter, scooted closer to her team-mate, touched his shoulder lightly and asked him to go somewhere else.