[They're going to do their best!!! But that weird bear sure has other ideas.]
[As Branwen hurries both Ami and himself with his stubby legs towards the barn, Kieran guides Eavan--and, by proxy, the bear--away from the ranch proper. It's slow going, and Eavan certainly doesn't like it, but at least it's working. They keep up the song and dance until they reach an edge of thicker vegetation.]
[If he had a saddle and reins, Kieran would've had no problem with navigating with Eavan through the shrubs and trees. As they (literally) stand, though, it would be far too risky a gamble to even try. The bear, slow and lumbering as it is, would have the clear advantage, and with the way it's growling, Kieran has no doubt that it's ready to use that advantage to its full potential.]
[But it's still acting as addled as ever, and as far as Kieran is able to tell, it's in no shape to run after a healthy horse. So, against Eavan's wishes, he turns them both around and pulls out his gun. As the bear picks up speed, running int heir direction, he aims it to the sky and shoots twice. The piercing crack is enough to startle the poor bear into stopping in its tracks (and enough to startle the poor mare into a loud whinny). Despite Eavan's vocal surprise, Kieran takes that moment to dig his heels into her sides, prompting her to book it in the opposite direction.]
C'mon girl! Git!!!
[Somewhere behind him, he can hear the bear roaring in frustration, but Kieran's not about to turn back and take a look. He's pretty sure Eavan wouldn't even let him, what with how fast she's running. He has to grip her mane to keep his balance as she thunders along the trail that leads back to the barn. Sure, it's the long way around, but all the better. If, by some small chance, the bear is trying to follow them, it won't make it all the way to the ranch again.]
[The thing about taking a roundabout path, though, is that it's going to take a while for Kieran to make it back, but when he does, it's with a happy wave!]
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[As Branwen hurries both Ami and himself with his stubby legs towards the barn, Kieran guides Eavan--and, by proxy, the bear--away from the ranch proper. It's slow going, and Eavan certainly doesn't like it, but at least it's working. They keep up the song and dance until they reach an edge of thicker vegetation.]
[If he had a saddle and reins, Kieran would've had no problem with navigating with Eavan through the shrubs and trees. As they (literally) stand, though, it would be far too risky a gamble to even try. The bear, slow and lumbering as it is, would have the clear advantage, and with the way it's growling, Kieran has no doubt that it's ready to use that advantage to its full potential.]
[But it's still acting as addled as ever, and as far as Kieran is able to tell, it's in no shape to run after a healthy horse. So, against Eavan's wishes, he turns them both around and pulls out his gun. As the bear picks up speed, running int heir direction, he aims it to the sky and shoots twice. The piercing crack is enough to startle the poor bear into stopping in its tracks (and enough to startle the poor mare into a loud whinny). Despite Eavan's vocal surprise, Kieran takes that moment to dig his heels into her sides, prompting her to book it in the opposite direction.]
C'mon girl! Git!!!
[Somewhere behind him, he can hear the bear roaring in frustration, but Kieran's not about to turn back and take a look. He's pretty sure Eavan wouldn't even let him, what with how fast she's running. He has to grip her mane to keep his balance as she thunders along the trail that leads back to the barn. Sure, it's the long way around, but all the better. If, by some small chance, the bear is trying to follow them, it won't make it all the way to the ranch again.]
[The thing about taking a roundabout path, though, is that it's going to take a while for Kieran to make it back, but when he does, it's with a happy wave!]