Bunnate
There is a pros and cons list tabulating in his head about the Dog Park. He hasn't even had a conversation with the Dog King yet but he's been tasked for looking after his sister.
It's been weeks. All he's gotten is minimal communication. He's unsure about Rodeo, even if he really likes Addie.
They give highly addictive drugs to kids. Moonshine is one thing, the moonshine business had been a completely different game. Bode hadn't hurt people. "These folk hae attacked Cal an' others..."Nate whispers to her. "That interview with Emilie. That bitty lassie? These men gave her th' poison..."
He loved the people face value, and Bode won't ever be anything but his brother. But Nate is unsure. These people are war torn and unpredictable. Bode says Rodeo wants to make a new start but men like him get tired of playing at being good. They want to be the hero but there's never enough thrill to sustain them.
"I want tae hae a family wi' ye. I want tae hae bairns. We need tae be sure thes is th' place, these are th' folk. I am nae sure. Nae yet. I am nae throwin' caution tae th' wind. nae wi' ye.