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The bear took a step closer, its massive paws pressing against the ground. But Pip didn’t flinch. Instead, she arched her back, puffing up to make herself appear larger. She hissed, her tail lashing fiercely as the bear hesitated, seemingly unsure of how to respond.
Peter’s heart raced as he watched the cat, small and seemingly defenseless, challenge the bear. Pip took a step forward, her stance firm. The bear, perhaps confused by her unexpected bravery, took a few cautious steps back.
The standoff lasted only a few moments, but it felt like an eternity. The bear, no longer interested in the door, turned its tail and ran! And Pip, little as she was chased right behind it, until the bear disappeared into the trees.