You know that it's a task just for you to walk right with your
injuries, so running away is out of the question. So
you...
You hear a low, menacing growl. A colossal canine steps tentatively
into the light from the windows. Its matted fur is the shade of an
oak in winter, and its eyes have the look of a child on Christmas who
got exactly what they wanted, but is not quite sure if it's real.