Jacen sensed the massive wolf before he even saw it, although when he did and realized that it had singled him out, he felt no fear. Sure, there was a lingering feeling of dread in his system, one he'd picked up from all around him, but as spooky as the wolf's red eyes were, he was hardly fazed.

Still, he was careful in his movements, slowly and deliberately setting down the lantern and his other paraphernalia on the ground. Then he turned to the creature, keeping his swirling emotions at bay as he tried to reach out through the Force in greeting.

Hey there, he thinks, offering a small smile.