“John.” He replies—and before he can offer the kid a handshake he’s asking…

He blinks, surprised, then smiles with a chuckle as he shrugs, giving it more serious thought.

“Well…hmm. Bear’s got the size advantage, but with my knife and the right leverage? Wouldn’t be worse than the Russian guy I took down ‘fore I got back here. So…yeah, maybe. You, uh—you seen many bears? Outdoor type I mean?”