Raven is Always Hungry

Bear was very pleased with his new friend, Raven, so he brought out a salmon he had been saving for dinner, and he roasted that salmon over the fire so they could feast. Now Raven was very hungry at the time, having been so cold and wet and then being so warm, but he worried that the salmon, which had not been seasoned before roasting, would be dry and flavorless. He glanced around Bear’s cave for salt and pepper but saw none.

Bear caught Raven looking around and said, “Fear not, White Bird Raven. Do not let your prejudices deceive you.” Then, with a long claw, Bear pricked the palm of his hand and squeezed some fat from his hand onto the roasting salmon, and the flavor swelled. Raven’s eyes grew wide. He ate that salmon, and it was the most delicious salmon he had ever eaten.

“You have taught me much, Bear. I am grateful.”

Bear felt a swelling of pride in his chest, for no one thanked Bear for anything.

Heh.