But in the end, you don't get another shot

[Hemming]

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Hurting something would always be Hemming's last resort. Though he held the spear in his hand, ready to be used, he was not planning to use it. Unless, of course, it was his life or the bear's. Luckily, though, it never came to that. A voice cried out from deeper in the forest, and a wolf flew forward frantically, hands waving in the air. Hemming furrowed his brow and folded his ears back in confusion as he stared. Recognizing the white wolf as Attila, he lowered the spear to the side. The confused look on his face was not lost, and he continued to stare as the younger AniWayan wrapped his arms around the bear.       There were a few conflicting notions in Hemming's head. It was fairly clear that the bear was Attila's Spirit Guide, as a bear would be difficult to befriend and they were obviously quite close. Why, then, was the bear wandering through the forest so angrily, and especially, why was he going after Hemming? A spirit guide must know that other wolves are likely not dangerous, especially when they are within one's pack lands. There was only one real answer, then; in fitting with Attila's nature, he had sent a bear after someone he considered cowardly, not anticipating that he had a weapon. This was yet another encounter with this wolf that left a heavy, angry feeling in Hemming's stomach.       Unable to find words to reply to Attila's snarl, Hemming only shook his head bitterly. He could almost sense Dagrun's momentary confusion, and then the roll of her eyes. The spear was already down at Hemming's side, so there wasn't really anything he could do in response. Not appreciating the violent remark, and really not wanting to be around Attila at all, Hemming turned around and started to walk away. He had hoped, last time, that this desire to get the upper hand over others was a temporary thing that came with a young age, but it didn't seem to be fading. A little knot of frustration and anger had formed within Hemming's gut, and though he longed to physically take it out on something he knew he shouldn't. Walking away was all he knew how to do.

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