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Speedy sat up at his words. She just looked at him skeptically, unable to come up with anything to say. He said it so matter-of-fact, which just made it all the more confusing. What did he mean by he needed an anchor? She would think he was crazy, but he seemed completely lucid as he spoke. 

At his next comment, Speedy stood up on the rock she had been perched on. What do mean prepare me? and ritual? what kind of ritual? Speedy asked, looking around nervously. What did he want to do to her? He was, as usual with most wolves, larger than she was and could easily hurt her if he wanted to. She studied him as she waited for his answer, looking for any sign he might want to cause her harm so she could attempt to bolt. Still, she was, for some reason, intrigued enough to wait for more of an explanation, although a little wary of his intentions.