Miss Lyra, I'm sure that Mister Krastos'll be alright. He's a darn fine bear and he cares an awful lot for you and Sweetie. He'll come through this. It's hard to put down a stallion - or a bear - like that.
When you’ve seen the things I’ve seen, then you can be a judge of what can or can’t end a life.
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My apologies. I’m sure you mean well.
