POBear 78.2 - A Bear-y Satisfying Day
Noigakkuq ran out of the tunnel as fast as she could. But, the moment she stepped out into the Underway proper, she was assaulted by a heavy, acrid scent. Her eyes widened as two glowing eyes lit up the darkness, and then a dark shape pounced right towards her. She didn’t even have time to scream.
But just before her end arrived, something shot past her face. She heard metal stab into flesh and the roar of a cave panther before someone grabbed her hand.
“Come on!”
She was pulled away into a run before she could process what was happening. They passed by a glowing mushroom which gave her a glimpse of the figure pulling on her arm.
“Metsaitti?!”
He just shook his head.
“Later!”
Noigakkuq swallowed her words and focused on running. Once she did, Metsaitti let go of her arm and fell back behind her, holding his spear at the ready as they retreated up the Underway…
Ultimately, though, the two made it back to the smaller river tunnel without issue. They kept on until they were back out above ground. Noigakkuq bent over, resting her hands on her knees while she panted for breath. When she had finally recovered enough to speak…