Chapter 72: Assertive
Yamanas felt conflicted. He understood and agreed with why his tribe distanced themselves from the other tribes. They were powerful, and with that power, they held a lot of responsibility, both to themselves and to the others.
But when did fulfilling that responsibility turn to neglect?
Did they not also have a responsibility to use their power for good, for the safety of the defenseless?
However, he knew it wasn’t that easy. Right now, it was taking the appropriate measures to ensure that Nuir’s tribe wouldn’t harm him again.
Tomorrow, it might be him leading the punitive force to eradicate a tribe because someone from that tribe threw a rock at someone from another tribe.
"I want to help," Yamanas eventually said.
If he was going to help, he would have said that. The words he used and the tone he said them with, made it clear that he would not be participating.
"But I think you guys have it handled. However, I will talk with my tribe members about this. With what’s happened the past few days, the Outsider’s presence, and now this... My gut is telling me that we will no longer be able to stay on the sidelines with clear consciousness." Yamanas placed a warm, caring hand on Nuir’s forehead before standing up and looking at the others. His gaze soon settled on Nick.
"I thank you for letting me take part in today’s party. I will return the favor someday," He said before turning around. Utri also got up and joined up with Yamanas, letting him jump onto its back.