In the cave I wait, smoke filling the lungs, masking the smell, hiding the face. I the fire starter, in the bears domain, playing my game. A moving shadow, a vicious snarl. Approaching swiftly, what a clumsy animal. The blade glistens with minimal light. Entering the furry hide, the eyes fade. A soul dissipating with the cloud. A trade, gifted at death. One heroic effort for a bite at last.