The clearing outside of the cave is very small and rocky. Only about four or five people can fit it if they squeeze. The ground is very rough and covered with plant life. There are also a few trees growing in the mouth of the cave, to the east of the tiny clearing, meaning people have to slip between the trees to get into the cave. This makes it easier to hide, because the people will drag brush to the cave mouth and make it look like it has fallen there naturally, blocking the existence of the cave at all. The clearing is both very convenient as it makes an excellent hiding place, and very inconvenient because it is very hard to get people through the clearing and into the cave quickly in an emergency.
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I make my livelihood here with my family.  It is a sad situation: I sit around and wait for opportunities to take what the bears have plundered from bushes or trees.  There is more than enough for us and them, and they hoard our food so that we cannot eat.  Our attempts to speak with them have them feeling angry and casting us out.
Hello Hello how are you this morning Chirp chirp..i am doing fine.  That's good I think the patients should be coming in soon. So we shall be busy soon They will.  I sit around and wait for opportunities yes, and what opportunities are those to get food..i need to pack as much as I can for my family I see I will pick up some extra at the market for you this afternoon thanks a lot.chirp chirp. here munch on this while we wait for the morning rush this is very delicious. Can I get more? here you can eat some these