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Good, Ulrich said simply. And so another member was added to the Isle's ranks. He smiled, satisfied. Come. I will show you where it is safe to cross the river. We must be careful, for the water is freezing. He paused, uncomfortable. And... you owe me no such debt. In the Isle, you do things because you want to. No one will force you to do anything. Then his overthinking brain took over. U-Unless you seriously break the rules, I suppose. No fighting. No causing trouble. But as long as you are kind to your fellow packmates, then... then everything will be fine. He nodded, then let the subject drop, not wanting to overwhelm Goliad with his anxious brain.

And off they went to find a smaller, shallower part of the river.