Bearclaw Valley And now there'll be no time to play

Her answer was not what the bruin-heart wanted to hear, but she supposed it was logical to want to know how much it would hurt when you were not yet worthy of the bear. Her expression hardened and she let silence fall between them for a few moments. 

Sometimes we have to sacrifice our own comfort in order to please the bear, Arielle explained. I can't tell you how much it will hurt because everyone is different. The wound will not be anything serious, though.

Follow me, she said, her voice holding none of the warmth from before. We have much to do. She didn't have to follow, of course, but it would look poorly on her part if she stayed.