Luka was unable to understand this unanticipated behavior. Luka’s children and himself were compelled to follow the invitation, balancing caution with a strong curiosity.
The “waving bear” jumped off the deck as soon as they took a few more steps. He landed smoothly on the forest ground. The bear stood at the edge, periodically looking back to the glass door. As if he were waiting for someone or something. He retreated eventually into the thick green cloak of the forest, but those backward glances persisted, hinting at a hidden invitation.