Acquiring some fish for it
Reynolds stepped into the “ice box,” the nickname the crew had given to the chilly storage room where their fresh catch from the past few days was kept. He selected a large fish—one of the biggest—and made his way back to the edge of the ship. The bear’s continued vocalizations told him it was still there. With a practiced motion, Captain Reynolds tossed the fish toward the animal. But instead of eagerly catching or devouring it, the polar bear did something completely unexpected.
Acquiring Some Fish For It
It didn’t consume it
The bear didn’t react as expected—it merely gave the fish a sideways glance, sniffed it briefly, then stood back up on its hind legs and released another powerful roar. Captain Reynolds’ brow creased in confusion. If the bear wasn’t hungry, then what was it trying to communicate? The uncertainty gnawed at him; he genuinely wanted to help the magnificent creature, but he wasn’t reckless. As much as his instincts urged him to do more, he knew better than to get too close—he didn’t have a death wish.
It Didn’t Consume It
