"Shouldn't we be rushing to get over this mountain by now?"
Sandra asked, puzzled.
"We do need to escape this mountain as soon as possible, but no one knows how vast this side of it is, or how long it will take us to cross,"
Anthony said, giving Sandra a reassuring nod.
"It's bitterly cold here, and the harsher the environment, the more likely we'll run into fierce beasts like snow bears. If we find a cave, we can keep warm and rest, and most importantly, we can defend ourselves against wild animals if necessary."
Anthony, brimming with confidence, had already mapped out everything in his mind.
"Hairy, I know scouting for a cave is no easy task, but I trust you and the crew to handle it,"
Anthony said, patting Hairy's sturdy shoulder.
With that, Hairy ventured into the forest with
