The bear was walking throughout his domain to see if all was safe. For he kept watch all night over his lady in wait.
She is a frail and fragile thing. But with a strength unparalleled even to the bear himself. To see the sorrows and passions that lye in wait. The potential was enormous in her eyes and for the bear this brought great comforts.
Even though he was a strong a sturdy beast, his inner being was as soft and weak as any cub. The lady brought confidence and inner strength to the bear, and this was something that he had to protect.
'Bear are you okay? Something seems to be bothering you. Do you want to rest?'
'No my lady. There is nothing that is bothering me. I am just wary of this place and I want to keep going in order to find a safe place for you too rest. Any concern for me is unnecessary. You are all that matters.'
But there were many things that were bothering the bear. Him and his brother cowering under the gaze of the dark one. Trying so hard, to discern that feeling of remorse and guilt. Past transgressions and past deceits never leave the minds of the living. It is only the dead and sleeping that escape the trifles of the past.