Awakening to the sound of bells, something big, angry and furry isn't exactly the most pleasant thing to see first thing in the morning. Starting to rise, he glances over at Sean and sees the rifle trained on the animal - hopefully that would stop it, because Richard didn't relish the prospect of getting between the rest of the group and something that big. He would do it if he needed to, of course, but that didn't mean he liked it.
SpoilerChange Posture from lying down to kneeling.