Blackfeather Woods awaiting the sensation of a short, sharp shock

Where there is one, others may follow, Ramsay reminded Maegi quietly, peering at her for any sign of the levelheaded woman he knew her to be. He could understand her head being clouded by whatever she shared with Mou; he would be similarly troubled if he had to come up with a punishment for Euron, if their brother was in Mou's shoes. But he would do it, and he expected her to as well.

Taking the things your followers believe in seriously isn't stupid, Ramsay gravely disagreed. Abraxas was indeed the only wolf who thought that Titmouse had committed a crime, but that didn't mean he was wrong in his thinking. Respecting these opinions from pack members was, in his opinion, paramount in keeping the pack satisfied with the status quo. If they had no voice and fell under a leader's strict dictatorship, they were more likely to rebel. Somehow he doubted that the shadowy oddball would have too much trouble convincing others if it came to that.

You will think of something, Ramsay agreed, and I will ensure that whatever it is is sufficient. By which he meant he would help her, but also that he needed to know what she intended to do so he could judge whether or not it was enough.