"Aw, it ain't so bad. Bears are just big softies and need their space is all." Gorse said with an easy confidence. Bears, high cliffs, environmental hazards he could handle easily.

The people, that was the hard one to deal with. Desperate bandits unwilling to be reasoned with. Gorse still tried, though.

Probably good he hadn't headed out on his own, really.

"If you got the time though I'd love the company next time I get sent out. More the merrier."