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And then Hemlock learns that Oren actually did that dumb thing she mentioned in chapter 1 where they invite wolves at the entrance to chat. Rask just can’t catch a break in how this all blows up in his face.

Grey

I’m so curious how this will go.

Allyson

Ah, here comes a collision of ideologies, I think? I’m both curious and afraid to see what kind of mental state Oren is in now that one of his oldest friends sleeps in the shade. And I think Rask is in for a serious chewing out, at least verbally and maybe literally. If I were in Oren’s fur I’d be mad as a hornet.

AbigailBozarthArt

Yes- but also, this was an idea everyone agreed to. The things for him to be mad about that are on Rask’s fault as not the leader who made the call would be if he finds out Rask didn’t translate Swift’s threats honestly in an effort to protect her from the consequences of her own aggression. And Rask didn’t act swiftly to counter the threat due to fear, which is understandable but far from ideal. But when it comes to meeting with her- that seemed to be a group decision.

silverdragon76

Finally got some extra spending money to sign up and I just binged all the way up to here. So pleased to see Hemlock again! Even if she almost just bought the farm with that move. She and Swift are two of a kind, reckless, angry mothers desperate to protect their families at all costs. And I reallllly hope Rask isn't thinking about doing what I think he's thinking about doing. :(

Marcwolf

Rask is burying Sybil.

Allyson

I agree, that would be the appropriate thing for Oren to be angry about. But he’ll be in a lot of pain due to grief, and I wonder if he’ll lay all of the blame on Rask’s shoulders because he’s not being logical in that state of mind. Admittedly, it was Rask who let Swift live when they originally corralled her with the fires, and it was he who suggested that they try to talk sense to her in the first place. Oren didn’t even want to do it, initially—remember how he lamented about having his own words used against him? I wonder if he’ll feel like Rask pressured him into the failed peace talk.

BritishRabbit

Smart of Hems to think to immediately warn the others that there's a serious problem coming. Hopefully re-arm and prepare accordingly too.

BritishRabbit

Honestly it's not too reckless if you think about it. Even with the strike not connecting the Wolves were too shaken up to immediately pursue, then too fearful of an ambush when the idea DID occur. Imagine if the strike HAD connected and killed her target- suddenly having one of your packmates taken out by a Bunny in front of you *out of nowhere*. I wouldn't be so keen on ever going into those woods again. As well from Hemlock's PoV, that exact attack had worked flawlessly once already. No reason to think it wouldn't work again and she knows the terrain -very well- so every reason to think she can evade pursuit. It's a really solid hit-and-run attack. It shows she's daring enough to take the shot- but smart enough to stick to tactics that give her every advantage.

Draconic

I hope that’s all it is, but honestly after Swift made the “forget your teeth?” comment I’m a little worried he’s about to self-mutilate and join Egg in toothlessness. 😨

treefiddy

@BritishRabbit OK, to be fair on the not pursuing part, Hemlock did not know (and had no way of knowing) that these wolves were afraid of an ambush and would not give chase, or that they would be shaken up by something appearing out of nowhere (Yarrow wasn't when he and Rask were ambushed by Hemlock) It was explained that Hemlock did in fact expect to at least have a brief moment of surprise that would allow her to escape. Which is why she did it But I do not think she expected them to just tuck tails and run away and not try to give pursuit.