Sunbeam Lair Dont threaten me with a good time

The request made was understandable, but not something that the chieftess currently believed to be the best option. Avannon would be acting based on her own rage, and by allowing her to deliver the punishment, Asterr would be contributing to that. She was uncertain about the entire thing, not yet knowing what the best course of action might be. It could help her move on if she were to be allowed to punish the beast, but, at the same time, it could also push her back several steps. There was no way to tell for sure exactly how such an event would affect her until the time came. It was for that very reason that a clear answer could not be given right then and there.

“I will consider your request,” she said. “If Judas is brought to us, I will then decide if you may be the one to punish him or not.” As the current chieftess, it was her responsibility to think about what was best for the tribe as a whole. Whilst the feelings of individuals could be considered, too, she had to operate with the majority in mind. Attacking her attacker could very well send her spiraling downwards, which would put everyone else in harm’s way. Since she couldn’t allow for anyone to be injured under her watch, her final answer would need to be given a great deal of thought.