The animal was about ninety centimeters from head to tail and stood roughly thirty-odd centimeters tall. Its body was black and white; its face below the brow was black, while a swath of silvery-white ran from its forehead all the way down its back, making it look as if it were wearing a silver-white cape. The patch of white on its forehead made it look for all the world like it was sporting a flat-top haircut.
Its fur was loose and very coarse, and its build was similar to a badger's. It had a thickset body, a broad head, small eyes, and no visible ears. Its nose was blunt, and its claws looked incredibly strong. Though it was clearly exhausted, you could still tell its movements were remarkably agile.
"Bin, what is that animal? Is it the one you're looking for?" Sylvie asked. Just then, the animal caught up to Bell and latched its teeth firmly into his boot. It let Bell drag it across the sand, but it absolutely refused to let go and allow him to leave.
