User blog comment:Astar Goldenwing/Cripple/@comment-2142396-20150916101258

@Segalia: It's true that marriage would give Razorclaw more weak spots, but Viscum is also bothered by the way Armata affects him. He went out of his usual battle-hungry way to protect her, and then he openly defied Viscum for the first time in many seasons. Viscum certainly doesn't want to lose her influence. Thanks! I thought that Kyle's reaction to both outcome of the battle and his father's marriage should be very in-character for him, and I enjoyed writing him bonding with Farl more.

@Sayna: Yep, be afraid! Viscum is unhappy... and that means other beasts would be unhappy, too. *evil laugh* Razorclaw's reaction to Kyle's deeds was more him being too happy to get upset over his son than truly accepting him, but you're right, it's possible for things to change. I'm glad you like the dynamics of the villains, I think Razorclaw had been drifting more into 'grey' territory lately. Farl and Kyle's relationship is one of my favourite things to write about, too! :) Yep, Farl in a tight spot there, between angry otters and plotting Viscum... And thanks!