Running inside, Maleficent had her curved dagger at the ready if the beast ever passes the door's limit. Hearing the Gandalf say that is was Beorn, she sighed in relief before putting the dagger back into its place in her boot. "Sometimes, he’s a huge black bear, and sometimes, he’s a great strong man. The bear is unpredictable, but the man can be reasoned with", she spoke in order to add to Gandalf's explanation. She watched the dwarves get used to their surroundings. "However, he is not overfond of dwarves", she added in grim with her eyes narrowing. "Beorn has had a troubled past, I'm afraid, and it's best not to overcrowd him during a first encounter"