"Careful," He says, as it steps forward again. He can't believe that this reindire, with talons for hooves and antler that look like they're for hanging entrails on, isn't about to kill them.

Or at least, it hasn't made up its mind yet.

If they had something tasty to offer it other than themselves, perhaps that would seal the deal. Unfortunately, Jacob doesn't have any idea what these things could possibly eat.