As The Storm Rages

Hattori thought on it for a moment, his gaze cold and knowing. He learned from experience, both good and bad, but like everyone else he was not omniscient. There was no way to know for sure whether staying with Valhalla was the right choice to make, all she could do was stick to her choice and see where it led. To lean back and forth would get her nowhere in life, some risks simply had to be taken. And out of all the decisions she could make, this was not the most foolhardy. Last winter had been brutal, near intolerable for even the most resilient pack, so if this one was as bad as the last then Audra would not stand a chance alone. That Hattori knew for certain.

"Do what you must. If this turns out to be a mistake, learn from it. Be aware of the risks and consider as much as you can. In the end your life is your own, do not let others sway you to take a different path. "