the pros and cons of familiarity

Once she had finished, Flurry, Gilgamesh’s heir would speak up, pointing out that the beach itself didn’t really have much in the way or resources they didn’t already have on the islands. That was true, very, very true. Part of the struggle of being part of an island network. Her next concern was one to consider, but she felt the pros could outway that risk. The Raiders were meant to be fighters, so even if the rest of the pack took longer to gather, Gil would make sure those that were here could hold their own in case anyone else came knocking. But a canine, one she didn’t know the name of, would point out it would be a good start to getting back on the mainland should they wish for it. Hell, they could expand further if this went well. Someday at least.

She closed her eyes, mulling over their points as Gil began to speak again. He seemed to echo her thought that the Raiders could handle it. He would also mention the dog’s name, Jael. “I feel like there are more benefits to expanding. Having a hold on the beach, and having capable fighters here that can hold their own until other Raiders can reach them in case of an emergency protects our islands from one side. I doubt any wolves would be foolish enough to enter from the Briar… and the Hallows don’t seem the type to strike first.” She muses.

“Regardless, attempting to expand would come with risks and spread out forces until we recruit more members to fill the ranks. But more territory also gives us more resources to support those numbers.” And then there was the mention of one of the Plains to address too. “A similar thought comes if we expand to the plains on the other side. It minimizes some of the access to the islands, where we can keep the young and injured.”

"Speech," 'Thought.'