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The Gyarus chattered happily, cooking weiners on sticks. His mouth watered as he inspected their arrangements. All of the appropriate fire safety measures had been taken. Regretfully, he went to pass on, when he saw two Gyarus hiding off in the woods lighting up cigarettes.
He ambled over. (2/5)

"Pardon me, Gyarus," he said. "For fire safety, smoking materials must be kept in the picnic grounds and not used in the forest."
The girls looked glum.
"But the counselor will catch us and make us turn in our cigarettes," the blond one said.
The bear thought for a moment. "I have an idea." (3/5)

They walked back, making a long orbit around the party while the bear kept his huge body interposed between the counselor and the girls while they finished their cigarettes.
"Is there any way we can thank you?" the other girl asked.
His stomach rumbled. (4/5)

She giggled, then ran back and returned a moment later with a handful of franks. "Here! For you."
"Thanks!" he said. He slurped them down in a single swallow, relishing the delicious flavor. Then he regarded them wistfully. "Say. I don't suppose you have an extra smoke…" (5/5) #wss366